Posted By Moon Walker via Spotify
Devil
Moon Walker Lyrics
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Devil
Turn on the television
Don't gotta think for nothing
I pay the cable bill monthly so they can do it for me
Load up on information
I like my stories in propaganda-form every morning
I wash it down with water
Don't need no dirty money
Don't gotta live no scandal
Elected, law-making politicians have got it handled
They sell you corporatism
And wrap it up in freedom
I like to keep my god close but the devil closer
And he's at the door
And he's got something to prove
Because he ain't got a job to do
And it's true
That he made us believe he wasn't there
Until you
Who wrote the storybooks
Pinned all the world's destruction on the most upsetting word that you could find
Devil
I got a bad addiction
Prescribe me medication
All of the nurses and doctors say I'm exaggerating
They think I'm power-stricken
Don't know communication
They want something entertaining, don't wanna keep them waiting
Here comes the show
No more anticipation
Ain't gotta show no patience
I'm just a canvas reflecting back what your system's painting
Can't take away my pistol
Can't take my ammunition
I like to keep Jesus close but my demons closer
And they've got the floor
And they've got something to prove
Because they ain't got a job to do
And it's true
That they made us believe they weren't there
Until you
Who wrote the storybooks
Pinned all the world's destruction on the most upsetting word
They say the devil looks like you
I hear the devil's an American
They say, they say he's a real smooth talker
Real put together
And I hear he might make a run for office (Devil)
And I think you all know who's gonna support him
I just don't know if they know it yet (Devil)
Cause I don't think they realize that they're the devil
The lyrics of "Devil" by Moon Walker touch on the idea of blindly trusting mainstream media and the government without questioning their motives. The first verse talks about consuming propaganda through the medium of television, while the second verse highlights the dangers of blindly following doctors' orders and the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout the song, the singer suggests that the devil is always lurking around, waiting to take advantage of those who fail to question the status quo. The final lines reveal that the devil may actually be the people in power, those who manipulate the masses and profit from their ignorance.
The first few lines suggest that the singer is not keen on thinking for themselves but instead relies on mainstream media for information. They talk about paying for cable so that they don't have to filter the news, indicating a lack of critical thinking. The second line, "Don't gotta think for nothing," emphasizes this point. The use of "propaganda-form" in the next line highlights the idea that the news is often spun to suit political or hidden agendas. The first verse ends with the singer stating that they like to keep their god close but the devil closer, suggesting that they are aware of the manipulative tactics used by those in power.
In the second verse, the singer talks about being addicted to medication, indicating that they don't trust doctors or the pharmaceutical industry. The line "They want something entertaining, don't wanna keep them waiting" suggests that doctors and nurses are more interested in their own entertainment than in treating patients. The following lines suggest that the singer is aware of the system's efforts to control them and brainwash them through the media. The lines "I like to keep Jesus close but my demons closer" reinforces the idea of being aware of the manipulative tactics of those in power.
In conclusion, "Devil" by Moon Walker is a commentary on the dangers of blindly following mainstream media and the government without questioning their motives. It highlights the importance of critical thinking, awareness, and self-education.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn on the television
Start watching the TV
Don't gotta think for nothing
No need to think
I pay the cable bill monthly so they can do it for me
I pay for cable to watch TV
Load up on information
Gather information
Don't gotta filter nothing
No need to filter
I like my stories in propaganda-form every morning
I prefer propaganda stories in the morning
I wash it down with water
I drink water after
Don't need no dirty money
No need for dirty money
Don't gotta live no scandal
No need for scandalous life
Elected, law-making politicians have got it handled
Politicians handle everything
They sell you corporatism
They promote corporatism
And wrap it up in freedom
And make it seem like freedom
I like to keep my god close but the devil closer
I keep God closer and the devil even closer
And he's at the door
The devil is here
And he's got something to prove
The devil needs to prove something
Because he ain't got a job to do
Because he has no purpose
And it's true
This is true
That he made us believe he wasn't there
He made us believe he was not present
Until you
Until you realize it
Who wrote the storybooks
Who wrote the books about the devil
Pinned all the world's destruction on the most upsetting word that you could find
Blamed the world's destruction on the worst word possible
I got a bad addiction
I have a bad addiction
Prescribe me medication
Give me medication
All of the nurses and doctors say I'm exaggerating
They say I exaggerate my symptoms
They think I'm power-stricken
They think I'm obsessed with power
Don't know communication
Don't understand communication
They want something entertaining, don't wanna keep them waiting
They want entertainment right away
Here comes the show
The show is starting
No more anticipation
No need for anticipation
Ain't gotta show no patience
No need for patience
I'm just a canvas reflecting back what your system's painting
I reflect the system's painting
Can't take away my pistol
Can't take my gun
Can't take my ammunition
Can't take my ammo
I like to keep Jesus close but my demons closer
I keep Jesus close and my demons even closer
And they've got the floor
My demons are in control
They say the devil looks like you
They say you look like the devil
I hear the devil's an American
I heard the devil is American
They say, they say he's a real smooth talker
They say he is a smooth talker
Real put together
Very organized
And I hear he might make a run for office (Devil)
I heard he might run for office
And I think you all know who's gonna support him
You know who will support him
I just don't know if they know it yet (Devil)
Maybe they don't realize it yet
Cause I don't think they realize that they're the devil
I don't think they realize that they are the devil
Writer(s): Harrison Springer
Contributed by Owen A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@faceoddity373
I got this song as an ad on Instagram, it's so damn good 🔥
@yuki_mcr4889
Me too
@marcusviniciusfelipeavelin3043
Me too
@arturoalcantara8722
Same here.
@patriotz3547
https://youtu.be/DbGauMfs4y8
@scotidaddyjori9140
Yeah it was really a nice song hope you're doing well over there...??
@pbhalilkurt1351
I love how crisp yet pulled back the production on this bands music is. it walks the line between lo-fi but it's very modern
@tommyaguirre3479
exactly
@c-opsturkiye6633
This feels truly special to be here so early. This band will blossom into something VERY special
@hjillumi880
lol this is literally a complete imitation of how i grew up this is fucking creepy as fuck