1. An American pop band active… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name
1. An American pop band active in the 1970's
2. An alternative rock solo musician
3. A hard rock band from Australia
4. An electronica musician
1. Looking Glass was an American pop music group of the early 1970s that was part of the Jersey Shore sound. They are best remembered for their million selling 1972 song, "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)". The group was formed in 1969, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and consisted of four members: Elliot Lurie (lead guitar and vocals), Lawrence Gonsky (piano), Pieter Sweval (bass), Jeff Grob (drums). They became Starz in 1974.
2. The name used by Jim Wallis of My Sad Captains for his alt-indie solo work.
3. Looking Glass is also an exceptional three-piece hard rock band from Canberra, Australia, who deliver a crushing brand of high-volume noise in the vein of Hawkwind, Cactus and Black Sabbath.
https://lookingglass.bandcamp.com
4. Electronica side project of Gareth Hughes from Bristol band, Maps and Legends. (www.soundcloud.com/looking-glass)
Dealin' With The Devil
Looking Glass Lyrics
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She said 'boy don't let me catch you out
Runnin' wild'
Burn-out for your time is due
Darlin' it's bound to come back real good
Dealin' with the devil
Don't go dealin' with the devil
Trying to make the most out of life
Mama told me you'd call
The cards are stacked
My back's against the wall
Well I don't wanna sell my soul
But I'm sure we could arrange a loan
Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Dealin' with the devil
Tryin' to make the most out of life
And when the judgement comes
I'll say whoa oh oh
It's me
And to your righteous sons
I say glory
Glory be
Every word my mama told me was true
I guess I've got to pay when the payment's due (yes I do)
But he's the only man in town that swears
He's gonna see me through
I've been dealin' with the devil
Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Trying to make the most out of life
The song "Dealin' With The Devil" by Looking Glass tells a story of a person who was warned by their mother not to get involved with the devil. However, as the person tries to make the most out of life, they find themselves being tempted by the devil who offers them a loan. The person is torn between not wanting to sell their soul and wanting to make the most out of life. The lyrics "Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil, Tryin' to make the most out of life" indicates that the person is aware of the risks involved with getting involved with the devil, but the desire for a better life is greater.
The chorus of the song "Dealin' With The Devil" indicates that the person knows that they will have to face the consequences of their actions, but they are willing to take the risk. The line "And when the judgement comes, I'll say whoa oh oh, It's me" means that the person accepts that they will be held accountable for their actions, but they will not back down from their decisions. The line "Every word my mama told me was true, I guess I've got to pay when the payment's due (yes I do)" shows that the person realizes the wisdom in their mother's warning, but they cannot undo what has already been done.
In summary, the song "Dealin' With The Devil" by Looking Glass is a cautionary tale that warns against the dangers of getting involved with the devil. It shows the struggle that people face when they try to balance their desire for a better life with the risks involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama told me when I was a wee child
My mother advised me when I was young
She said 'boy don't let me catch you out
Runnin' wild'
She warned me not to behave recklessly
Burn-out for your time is due
Darlin' it's bound to come back real good
If I don't change my ways, I will suffer the consequences
Dealin' with the devil
Don't go dealin' with the devil
I am engaging in risky behavior and should stop
Trying to make the most out of life
Hello Satan
I am willing to take risks to achieve success, even if it means dealing with the devil
Mama told me you'd call
The cards are stacked
My back's against the wall
I knew there would be consequences for my actions, and now I feel trapped
Well I don't wanna sell my soul
But I'm sure we could arrange a loan
I am hesitant to make a deal with the devil, but willing to compromise
Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Dealin' with the devil
Tryin' to make the most out of life
I am aware that I am taking a great risk and am trying to reap the greatest benefits from it
And when the judgement comes
I'll say whoa oh oh
It's me
I will take responsibility for my actions and accept any punishment that comes my way
And to your righteous sons
I say glory
Glory be
I acknowledge the superiority of those who resist temptation and live righteous lives
Every word my mama told me was true
I guess I've got to pay when the payment's due (yes I do)
My mother's warnings were accurate and I must suffer the consequences of my actions
But he's the only man in town that swears
He's gonna see me through
The devil is the only one offering me a way out of my predicament
I've been dealin' with the devil
Lord, I've been dealin' with the devil
Trying to make the most out of life
I am still engaging in risky behavior despite the potential consequences
Writer(s): P. Sweval
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