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The Devil
Nadine Shah Lyrics
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He's hiding in the cracks
He came to shake me hand
And then he
Stabbed me in the back
Was I just your fun time
Was I just your release
To know I'm here to please
Where withered flowers rest
I let new ones blossom and grow
There was happiness
Dust it down so it may show
Let not a single tear
Roll down a wrinkled cheek
For sorrow of a love
That wasn't mine to keep
The lyrics of Nadine Shah's song "The Devil" portray a theme of betrayal and deception. The title of the song, "The Devil," refers to the person who has betrayed the singer in the song. The first line "The devil's in the detail" means that the person responsible for the betrayal is hiding in the small details or cracks of their actions. The phrase "he came to shake me hand and then he stabbed me in the back" is a metaphorical expression of treachery or betrayal of trust.
In the second verse, the singer questions whether they were just the person's "fun time" or a release. The individual has used the singer and taken advantage of their kindness. The following line "Does it feel good to know I'm here to please" portrays how the person has been pleased while taking advantage of the singer. The song suggests that the relationship may have been one-sided; the person only uses the other person for their own desires without any reciprocation of affection.
The third verse speaks of the singer's grief and the pain of betrayal. The reference to the "withered flowers" suggests that the singer has been hurt before, but they have learned to move on and let go of what no longer serves them. The line "let not a single tear roll down a wrinkled cheek" means that the singer does not want to cry anymore for what they have lost. They know that the love they had was not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
The devils in the detail
The source of danger or difficulty is in the fine points or particulars
He's hiding in the cracks
He's lurking in the crevices, waiting for an opportunity to strike
He came to shake me hand
He came to greet me in a friendly manner
And then he stabbed me in the back
And then he betrayed my trust or friendship by doing something harmful
Was I just your fun time
Was I only there to amuse or entertain you
Was I just your release
Was I only there to satisfy your physical or emotional needs
Does it feel good
To know I'm here to please
Does it make you happy to know that I exist solely for your satisfaction
Where withered flowers rest
Where dead or dying flowers are found
I let new ones blossom and grow
I allow new flowers to flourish and develop
There was happiness
There was once joy or contentment
Dust it down so it may show
Clean it off so that it may be visible or evident once again
Let not a single tear
Roll down a wrinkled cheek
Do not allow any tears to fall from an aged cheek
For sorrow of a love
That wasn't mine to keep
For the sadness of a love that was not meant for me to hold forever
Contributed by Gabriel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
labrini komporozou
The devil is in the detail
He's hiding in the cracks
He came to shake me hand
And then he
Stabbed me in the back
Was I just your fun time
Was I just your release
Does it feel good
To know I'm here to please
Where withered flowers rest
I let new ones bloom and grow
There was a happiness
Dust it down so it may show
Let not a single tear
Roll down a wrinkled cheek
For sorrow of a love
That wasn't mine to keep
labrini komporozou
The devil is in the detail
He's hiding in the cracks
He came to shake me hand
And then he
Stabbed me in the back
Was I just your fun time
Was I just your release
Does it feel good
To know I'm here to please
Where withered flowers rest
I let new ones bloom and grow
There was a happiness
Dust it down so it may show
Let not a single tear
Roll down a wrinkled cheek
For sorrow of a love
That wasn't mine to keep
MeloLand
I love her voice.
Nejib
This is so underrated... I feel sad to see real artists not getting what they deserve.
sara zuccon
I cannot stop listening to this song
dereksmallsuk
Praise the sun
FRATERGAUDINISTHXXI
sublime morceau... PJ Harvey n'est pas si loin. NADINE SHAH is the revelation of this year!!!
Philippe Cottet
on écoute, on réécoute. On ne se lasse pas ! Magnifique ...
Mychael Helmz
Finally! A Song About Me....
jeanclume
Praise the sun
Black Raven
Dark Souls seems to always lead to some good music, anyone else got that problem lol