RKS was formed in early 2013 when the first two members, Ela Melo and Darrick "Bozzy" Keller, decided to begin writing and composing music together. What started out as just two college students with acoustic guitars, would soon turn into a full band with a uniquely controversial name.
After recording RKS's first EP "Mary" in an old dorm room on the campus of Appalachian State University, the duo decided to take it up a notch by adding more members and instruments to the band. Over the next year the group widely expanded in size and sound by adding three more members: Ethan Goodpaster (Electric Guitar), Jess Haney (Drums), and Charlie Holt (Bass). In that year, RKS independently released their first album "Seven" (Which was later re-released in combination with the band's first EP as a joint album titled "Seven + Mary"). The title song, "Seven" has been featured in many places on the web including in the very popular podcast by IGN, Podcast Beyond! The song "Devil Like Me" and its music video earned the band a spot in VH1's "Make A Band Famous" contest where they made it to the final 24 out of thousands of artists from across the US.
The group's main interest is producing a quality, unique, and fresh sound for all music lovers to listen to and enjoy. Their new album "RKS! Live from Athens, Georgia" is now available on iTunes & Spotify
Devil Like Me
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Lyrics
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What you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
We die alone, we'll all die young,
What you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
Snow, snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the bed,
shake it out and light a cigarette
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you.
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you.
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns,
and his kids learn to say, "fuck you"
they don't, love you.
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams,
where the earth burns,
she cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What'ch you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
You see the devil don't mean to be evil,
he just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation.
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead,
shake it out and line a silhouette
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad.
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, you.
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep,
while the earth turns
And his kids learn to say, "fuck you"
they don't love you.
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams,
where the earth burns, she cries
'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
what do you want from a devil like me?
am I like you?
...
The opening lines "My heart and soul were never mine to own, what you care to die for?" sets up the theme of the song, which is exploring the devil and their role in the world. The devil is often portrayed as an evil figure but the lyrics imply that this is not necessarily true. The lines "Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns, and his kids learn to say, 'fuck you'" suggest that the devil may have a softer side and possibly loves his children, even though they may not love him in return.
The second verse continues to explore this idea of the devil's vulnerability, with the lines "Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns, she cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?" implying that the devil may feel isolated from humanity and long to be accepted despite being different. The chorus asks "what'ch you want from a devil like me?" and then asks if the devil is like the listener, implying that we all have evil tendencies and that the devil is perhaps not so different from anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart and soul were never mine to own,
The singer feels like they have never really had control over themselves or their fate.
What you care to die for?
Asking what is worth dying for and if anyone truly cares about it.
We die alone, we'll all die young,
Regardless of who we have in our lives, death is a solitary experience that happens to everyone.
Snow, snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the bed, shake it out and light a cigarette
Describing a scene with snow outside and whiskey in bed, with the artist feeling the need to shake off their worries and light a cigarette.
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right.
When someone realizes they are wrong or made a mistake, they will miss the artist and wish they had listened to them.
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you.
If the singer is wrong about something, they want to be corrected so that they can make things better for the other person.
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you.
When the singer is gone, they hope the other person will be able to move on and let go of any negative feelings.
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns, and his kids learn to say, 'fuck you' they don't, love you.
Questioning whether someone is truly evil if they have moments of vulnerability and sadness, and if their children's behavior is a reflection of their love for the devil.
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns, she cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
Asking if the devil is afraid of dying and if she is fundamentally different from humans, who might relate to her emotions.
What'ch you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
Asking what someone expects from the artist, who they see as a devil-like figure.
You see the devil don't mean to be evil, he just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation.
Arguing that the devil is not intentionally evil, but sometimes disappoints others by not living up to high expectations.
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead, shake it out and line a silhouette
Describing someone with bullet holes in their head, and the artist's desire to shake off their own negative thoughts and create a new image of themselves.
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad.
When someone is sort of relieved to not be with the singer or have them in their life, they will still miss the singer.
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you.
If the other person feels like they have exhausted the singer's potential or energy, they can let them go for their own benefit.
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, you.
When the singer is no longer in the picture, the other person can begin to rebuild and shake off any lingering negativity.
what do you want from a devil like me? am I like you?
Reiterating the question of what someone expects from the artist and if they see any similarities between themselves and the devil-like figure.
Contributed by Jayden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kayleepaffhousen8534
Lyrics~ My heart and soul were never mine to own
What you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
We die alone, we'll all die young
What you care to die for?
What you care to die from?
Snow, snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the ledge
Shake it out and light a cigarette
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
She cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
You see the devil don't mean to be evil
He just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead
Shake it out and line silhouette
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What do you want from a devil like me, am I like you?
@gandysm7343
My heart and soul were never mine to own, what you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
We die alone, we'll all die young, what you care to die for?
What you care to die from?
Snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the bed, shake it out and light a cigarette
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, fuck you they don't, love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
You see the devil don't mean to be evil, he just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead, shake it out and line silhouette
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, fuck you they don't, love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What do you want from a devil like me, am I like you?
@rhysmentalhealth2521
I’ve been through the most horrific indescribable things. This song encapsulates how I feel.
The depression and anxiety are putting me through hell. I can’t seem to get past the trauma that happened to me as a child, it completely shaped my brain and life for the worse.
I’m a 22 year old dude now and to be honest suffering is all I’ve ever known. The loneliness is slowly turning into hate and bitterness which I know only makes me a worse person. I just can’t seem to stop it.
Like I’ve never had nobody so I just rot away in my bedroom, I couldn’t tell you the last time I touched another human it’s been many years.
I’m trying to do good but it never feels like enough. The constant dissociation has a way of numbing me to the good stuff.
Man I feel ridiculous writing this however at the same time I don’t care because what have I got to lose… nothing.
@jenniferhorvath2962
"Devil Like Me"
My heart and soul were never mine to own
What you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
We die alone, we'll all die young
What you care to die for?
What you care to die from?
Snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the bed
Shake it out and light a cigarette
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, fuck you they don't, love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns?
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
You see the devil don't mean to be evil, he just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead
Shake it out and line silhouette
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, fuck you they don't, love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, where the earth burns?
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What do you want from a devil like me, am I like you?
@apatapata
Lyrics
My heart and soul were never mine to own
What you care to die for?
What you care to die for?
We die alone, we'll all die young
What you care to die for?
What you care to die from?
Snow, snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the ledge
Shake it out and light a cigarette
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
She cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
You see the devil don't mean to be evil
He just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead
Shake it out and line silhouette
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
What do you want from a devil like me, am I like you?
@KazBrownRP
I went to school with these boys. I am nothing but happy that they are doing so well. I remember looking at the lead singer standing on a rock in the shitty quad we had, just looking up to the sky. We went to 4 rainbow shows that year.
@dantodd5050
I’m a Boonie love you! Love this band ❤
@jhashuawingo7795
😮
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@brittanycox1741
I was at App State when they were too. Pretty damn cool.
@johnnyringo2695
no you didnt
@Murimz
He did im the kitten @@johnnyringo2695
@NoxAmante
Don't worry guys, we're picking up everyone else's slack by listening to this on repeat.
@denisedicaprio6631
All the emo feels 💀
@beaucephus6295
Bout time
@beaucephus6295
@@denisedicaprio6631
I AM the EMO feels