His debut project Indigo Child, was released in August 2014 and signed to Columbia Records the same year for a full release in 2015. Raury described Indigo Child as "written from the viewpoint of a young kid who was looked down upon, was an underdog, and was uprising. It's a really youthful project, and the next will be about that same kid that found success and is happy about it."
Raury came fourth in the BBC's "Sound of 2015", which highlights emerging artists for the year ahead.
Devil's Whisper
Raury Lyrics
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You better run, run from the devil
You better hide, hide
Hide from the
Hide from the
Young boy
Trying to rule the world I see
I can give you everything
Diamonds
Everything you touch can be
Golden
But first you gotta listen to me
I'll tell the truth, I'll promise you
This world may frown upon the things I have you do
But I got taste, and I got style
I know the twists and turns to make your life worth,
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
My brother you could probably win in a shit talking competition
My compositions the opposition of all the shit that
Got niggas wishing to spit tragic, the shit that get
You deal crack and you spend cash on cement asses
My heart burns in the fire of truth
Got the heat of seven suns in the meteor treatment needed
More niggas burn on WorldStar than 1792
Won't act like I'm any better, you or me, I am you
We are hate, we are love, as below so above
We got poison everywhere so what's a war on a drug?
We at war with ourselves, talking war with no guns
So if you had to meet yourself would you go do it a run?
'Cause I could be MLK, I could be Juicy J
Or a lame on Instagram that shows the world his AK
Fourty seven's the way, you can follow a stray
At the end of the day, at the end of the day you better (Run!)
Run in some type of direction
'Cause the people going nowhere are the ones that are flexing
I'm not trying to be a preacher, I was never a reverend
But I can take your ass to church and show you glimpses of heaven you better (Run!)
Run in some type of direction
'Cause the people going nowhere are the ones that are flexing
I'm not trying to be a preacher, I was never a reverend
But I can take your ass to church and show you glimpses of heaven you better
(You better run, run from the devil)
In Raury's song "Devil's Whisper," he urges listeners to be mindful of the devil's pull and the lies he tells to lure people into darkness. The song's dramatic opening line, "You better run, run from the devil," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Raury speaks to a young boy who is trying to rule the world, telling him that he has the power to give him everything he wants - diamonds and gold - but first, he must listen to Raury's message. Raury tells the truth and promises that the world may not approve of the things he wants the boy to do, but he knows the twists and turns to make his life worth living.
Raury then goes on to highlight the issues in society and the destruction that comes with pursuing the devil's whisper. He talks about the competition to be the best at "shit-talking" and the glorification of the drug scene. Raury emphasizes that we are at war with ourselves and our habits, and if we don't run in some direction towards positivity, we're only flexing to maintain a facade. Raury's lyrics strive to steer the young boy away from the devil's call and give him an alternative path towards growth.
Line by Line Meaning
You better run, run from the devil
Be wary of evil and avoid it at all costs
You better hide, hide
Hide from the
Hide from the
Stay hidden from the danger or harm that may come your way
Young boy
Trying to rule the world I see
Well, young boy
I can give you everything
Diamonds
Everything you touch can be
Golden
But first you gotta listen to me
The devil entices and corrupts the young and inexperienced by offering them luxury and power, but at a great cost.
I'll tell the truth, I'll promise you
This world may frown upon the things I have you do
But I got taste, and I got style
I know the twists and turns to make your life worth,
The devil promises to guide the artist through the complexities of life, despite society's disapproval of his methods.
My brother you could probably win in a shit talking competition
My compositions the opposition of all the shit that
Got niggas wishing to spit tragic, the shit that get
You deal crack and you spend cash on cement asses
My heart burns in the fire of truth
Got the heat of seven suns in the meteor treatment needed
More niggas burn on WorldStar than 1792
Won't act like I'm any better, you or me, I am you
We are hate, we are love, as below so above
We got poison everywhere so what's a war on a drug?
We at war with ourselves, talking war with no guns
So if you had to meet yourself would you go do it a run?
'Cause I could be MLK, I could be Juicy J
Or a lame on Instagram that shows the world his AK
Fourty seven's the way, you can follow a stray
At the end of the day, at the end of the day you better (Run!)
The artist takes the chance to speak his truth and offer a critique of modern society, condemning the prevalence of drugs, hate, and violence.
Run in some type of direction
'Cause the people going nowhere are the ones that are flexing
I'm not trying to be a preacher, I was never a reverend
But I can take your ass to church and show you glimpses of heaven you better (Run!)
The singer urges the listener to take action and move forward, warning against those who only boast without substance. He invites them to see the beauty and possibility of the world.
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
Repeated warning to stay away from evil
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAURY DESHAWN TULLIS, GARRETT LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Young boy
Trying to rule the world I see
Well, young boy
I can give you everything
Diamonds
Everything you touch can be
Golden
But first you gotta listen to me
[Bridge]
I'll tell the truth, I promise you
This world may frown upon the things I have you do
But I got taste, and I got style
I know the twists and turns to make your life worth-
[Break 1]
Oh na na
Oh na na (Be careful)
Oh na na
Oh na na
[Hook]
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
You better run, run from the devil
[Break 2]
Oh ya!
Hide from the!
[Verse 2]
My brother you could probably win in a shit talking competition
My compositions the opposition of all the shit that
Got niggas wishing to spit tragic, the shit that get
You deal crack and you spend cash on cement asses
My heart burns in the fire of truth
Got the heat of seven suns in the meteor treatment needed
More niggas burn on WorldStar than in 1792
Won't act like I'm any better, you or me, I am you
We are hate, we are love, as below so above
We got poison everywhere so what's a war on a drug?
We at war with ourselves, talking war with no guns
So if you had to meet yourself would you go do it or run?
Cause I could be MLK, I could be Juicy J
Or a lame on Instagram that shows the world his AK
Fourty seven's the way, you can follow a stray
At the end of the day, at the end of the day you better-
(Runnn!)
Run in some type of direction
Cause the people going nowhere are the ones that are flexing
I'm not trying to be a preacher, I was never a reverend
But I can take your ass to church and show you glimpses of heaven you better
(Runnn!)
Run in some type of direction
Cause the people going nowhere are the ones that are flexing
I'm not trying to be a preacher, I was never a reverend
But I can take your ass to church and show you glimpses of heaven you better
[Outro]
Runnn, run from the devil
@ArsenicJellyfish
Okay but the fact that this fits seamlessly into God’s Whisper is phenomenal writing
@ANNUNAKTRACKS
factual
@milatoro5358
Yury
@joshuadebord9342
I just found the pinnacle
@morrissmith5610
@@joshuadebord9342 the upper echelon of humankind
@user-gk1lo6ni1b
goosebumps, always with this track and vid
@noneya9035
There's two types of muscians : those that perform a certain way for the masses to see, and those that perform this way whether or not anyone's watching ... This one is the latter. And that's why i love it. Amazing.
@sagewhunder642
💯💯💯
@beckys5636
Facts
@mr.anderson1454
this song is trash