Don't Let the Devil Ride
Neal Roberson Lyrics
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Don't let the devil ride,
Don't let the devil ride,
Oh if you let him ride, he'll want to drive away,
Don't... Please Don't let him drive your car,
ooooh ooooh uh uh uh
Don't let him drive your car
Don't do it, Don't do it, Don't do it
The song "Don't Let the Devil Ride" by Neal Roberson is an apt reminder of the power of temptation and the consequences of giving in to it. The central theme of the song is to not allow the devil to take control, an allegory used to refer to any negative impulses that may lead us astray. The opening lines "Don't let the devil ride, Oh if you let him ride, he'll want to drive away" indicate that resisting temptation is crucial, otherwise, it may lead to a loss of control of one's life.
The next verse, "Don't let him drive your car, if he drives your car he'll take you too far," suggests that the devil's influence can quickly spiral out of control, akin to giving someone your car keys and they drive you to a place you never intended to go. The chorus reiterates the main message of the song to not let the devil get the best of you, with the repeated refrain of "Don't do it, Don't do it, Don't do it."
Overall, the song encourages us to stay strong in our beliefs and not let the temptations of the world take control of us. It is a call to remain steadfast in our faith and to not let negative influences steer us away from our goals and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh.
Introduction to the song
Don't let the devil ride,
Do not allow the devil to have any control in your life
Don't let the devil ride,
Emphasis on not letting the devil have any control in your life
Oh if you let him ride, he'll want to drive away,
If you give the devil an inch, he will take a mile and try to have complete control over your life
Don't... Please Don't let him drive your car,
Do not give the devil any control, even the slightest bit
ooooh ooooh uh uh uh
Musical interlude
Don't let him drive your car
Reiteration of the importance of not allowing the devil to have control
if he drives your car he'll take you to far, (don't let him)
The devil will lead you down a dangerous path if you allow him any control
Don't do it, Don't do it, Don't do it
Final plea to not allow the devil any control in your life
Writer(s): Oris Mays
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samanathaharris499
My grandmother used to sing this song to us...Old School. Her memory of this song was from the late days of Old. But my mother and I are simply enjoying it again. Reminds us of grandmother. Lived to be 101 Years Old. Died in 2016. Thanks for sharing.
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