The Sea
Louis Levy & His Orchestra Lyrics
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You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
[Repeat: x2]
I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
And I come running back for more
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
The devil and the deep blue sea
The lyrics to Louis Levy & His Orchestra's song "The Sea" tell the story of a conflicted lover who finds themselves caught in a difficult situation. While they don't actually want to be with their partner, they can't bear the thought of losing them either. The metaphor of being caught between the devil and the deep blue sea is used to describe the singer's predicament, emphasizing the difficult choices and emotional turmoil they are experiencing.
The repetition of the phrase "You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea" reinforces the feeling of being trapped and unsure which direction to take. The lyric "I ought to cross you off my list" suggests that the singer knows in their heart that they need to move on, but they are unable to resist the pull of their partner's presence. The chorus resolves with the line "You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea", emphasizing the sense of being stuck in a difficult circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
I have mixed feelings towards you and cannot make a decision.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I am stuck in a difficult situation and forced to make a hard choice.
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
I hold no grudge against you, but memories of you linger.
I ought to cross you off my list
I know I should move on from you.
But when you come a-knocking at my door
But when you show up in my life again.
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
I feel a strong emotional pull towards you that I cannot explain.
And I come running back for more
And I cannot resist the temptation to be with you once again.
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
I am conflicted about my feelings towards you.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I am caught between two difficult situations regarding you.
The devil and the deep blue sea
A metaphor for being caught between two bad options with no easy way out.
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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