In early 2015 he signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group, becoming the first solo artist from Serbia to have an exclusive contract with this worldwide music corporation. His debut single D-Generation was released along with a music video in February 2015. D-Generation and another single Holding on to Love is included in Luke's first Extended play Thorns, released on 18 September 2015.On 18 December, he released his double single Jingle Bell Rocks / Nebula Lullaby, including a cover of Jingle Bell Rock and song Nebula Lullaby, previously self-released single from 2014. Immediately upon the release of his new single titled Demons, which was shortlisted to represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, he embarked on his first tour in China. He further released singles Walpurgis Night and his cover of Olive Tree during 2017. The single Frankensteined with Majed came in late 2019 and in 2021, he released the extended play F23.8.
In January 2023, he was announced as one of the contestants of Pesma za Evroviziju '23, the Serbian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Samo mi se spava". On March 4, "Samo mi se spava" won the selection, receiving the most points out of sixteen finalists, making him the Serbian representative for the contest in Liverpool. In the grand final, on May 13, he performed fifth and ultimately finished in 24th place.
Post-Eurovision, Black performed at two sold-out headline shows in London and released a single, the Lily Allen and Nirvana inspired "I'm So Happy", in August 2023. In November, Black released another single, "God's Too Cool", a bass-heavy dance track produced by fellow London-based musician Shurk. One month later, Black returned to Serbia for a sold-out concert at the Belgrade Youth Center, on the same stage where he first performed live 10 years prior. A number of his artist friends performed together with him for this occasion, including Konstrakta, the Serbian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Demons
Luke Black Lyrics
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Floating in my head
I've got them demons
Right under my bed
I've got them saying
"It's good" when it's bad
Is this what I really want,
Is this the only thing I have?
Fire on the run
I've got them armed
And they're giving me a gun
I've got them demons
Volumed down to low
They are waiting for the bombs
But it tool me time to know that
What I want is what I really got and
What I want is what I really have and
What I love is what I really want
It took me time to realise it
Hope that you're not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
I've got them vipers
Slither through my bones
I've got them thoughts
They're closing all the doors
I've got the eyes of a Melancholic God
All I've got to do is smile
But it took me time to know that
What I want is what I really got and
What I want is what I really have and
What I love is what I really want
It took me time to realise it
Hope that you're not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
(Got ‘them, demons
Got ‘them, demons
Got ‘them, demons
Got ‘them, demons)
What I want is what I really got and
What I want is what I really have and
What I love is what I really want
It took me time to realise it
Hope that you're not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
Not already gone
(Got ‘them, demons
Got ‘them, demons
Got ‘them, demons
Got 'them, demons)
The song "Demons" by Luke Black is a deeply introspective track that examines the internal battles that the artist faces. The lyrics use the metaphor of "demons" to describe the negative thoughts that are constantly swirling in the artist's mind. The demons are "floating in my head" and "right under my bed", indicating that they are always present and ready to attack.
The artist acknowledges that these demons can be seductive, telling him that "It's good" when it's actually bad. This suggests that the negative thoughts and emotions can be alluring and feel good in the moment but ultimately lead to destructive behavior. However, the artist realizes that what he wants and what he has are the same thing, and that he loves what he really wants. This realization comes with time, and the artist hopes that he hasn't pushed away someone he cares about in the process.
The lyrics also touch on depression, with the artist describing his vipers slithering through his bones and his thoughts closing all the doors. The eyes of a melancholic god could be a reference to the artist feeling isolated and alone in his struggles. However, despite the darkness, the artist chooses to remain hopeful and strive for clarity and self-awareness.
Overall, "Demons" is a powerful and relatable portrayal of the internal struggles that many people face.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got them demons
I'm plagued by personal demons.
Floating in my head
These demons roam freely in my mind.
Right under my bed
My demons are always ready to pounce from underneath.
I've got them saying
My demons influence my thoughts.
"It's good" when it's bad
My demons tell me to think positively even in negative situations.
Is this what I really want,
I'm questioning my true desires.
Is this the only thing I have?
I'm afraid I have nothing else to live for.
I got the army
I possess an army of my inner demons.
Fire on the run
They're always ready to attack.
I've got them armed
My demons are well-equipped and powerful.
And they're giving me a gun
They've given me the means to harm myself with negative thoughts.
Volumed down to low
My demons are less overpowering now.
They are waiting for the bombs
But they're still there, ready to cause havoc.
But it took me time to know that
It took me a long time to realize.
What I want is what I really got and
My true desires align with what I have.
What I love is what I really want
I have come to understand what I truly love.
Hope that you're not already gone
I'm hoping that anyone who was with me through this is still there.
I've got them vipers
I'm being attacked by poisonous thoughts.
Slither through my bones
These thoughts pervade my whole body.
They're closing all the doors
My negative thoughts are shutting out any hope.
I've got the eyes of a Melancholic God
I feel both detached and heavy-hearted at the same time.
All I've got to do is smile
I appear fine outwardly, but inside I am struggling.
What I want is what I really got and
I've found that I have what I truly want.
Got ‘them, demons
I still have my inner demons.
Hope that you're not already gone
I hope those who matter to me haven't given up on me yet.
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚
I'm obsessed with this one hell of an immensely talented guy, there's something deep and magnetic about his aura, the way he chooses to express himself that can't really be replicated is what makes him so raw and interesting for me, with the addition of such a beautiful and unique voice. Serbians should be SO proud of him, never seen anyone quite like him before! Luka please never stop stayin' true to your artistic self, you deserve international attention🦞🖤 volim te from Italy🇮🇹
mi
We are really proud. ❤
Lukinfan
Oduševljena sam radom ovog momka .
Luka,nikad nemoj da odustaneš! Ima nas puno koji sa nestpljenjem čekamo nešto novo od tebe! Do tad,uživaćemo u divnim pesmama koje si stvarao do sad.😊
Jasmina Blagojevic
Iskreno,sramota me je sto tek sad saznajem za njegova nestvarna stvaralastva!Ovo je magicno!!✨️✨️✨️
Joanna Filip
Dziękuję Serbio, że przedstawiłaś Europie tego świetnego Artystę ❤
🇵🇱🤝🇷🇸
Yvonne
I totally agree!
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Egyptian hibiscus 🌺
@Yvonne Luke Black hatte einen Auftritt in Berghain Berlin, Ivana Pilja Berlin 2017 suchen (vlt. habe ich schon woanders geschrieben 😅) es ist eine Fashion show
Yvonne
@Egyptian hibiscus: Danke für den Tipp! 😉
Lidija Vujicic
ZA one koje imaju neke sumnje u vokal i originalnost ovog Umetnika i Kompletnog Autora!!!
𝕲𝖎𝖓𝖔
Holy crap. This hits so hard Luka. Hell i'm here listening to this since like 3pm. Now is 8pm. Hope u see this after like 8 years :/