Devil Woman
Robbins Marty Lyrics
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Mary just cried and forgave me, Mary took me back again
She said if I wanted my freedom, I could be free evermore
But I don't want to be and I don't want to see Mary cry anymore.
Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
Just leave me alone,
Mary is waiting and weeping alone in our shack by the sea
Even after I hurt her, Mary' still in love with me
Devil woman, it's over, trapped no more by your charms
I don't want to stay, I want to get away, Women let go of my arms.
Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
Just leave me alone,
I want to go home.
Devil woman, you're evil like the dark coral reef
Like the winds that bring high tides, you bring sorrow and grief
You made me so ashamed to face Mary, barely had the strength to tell
Skies are not so black, Mary took me back, Mary has broken your spell.
Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me
Devil woman, let me be
Just leave me alone,
I want to go home.
The song Devil Woman by Robbins Marty is a tale of sin, regret, forgiveness, and liberation. The singer confesses his tryst with a woman known as the devil woman to his love, Mary. Despite being hurt, Mary forgives him and offers him freedom if he desires. However, the singer realizes that he loves Mary and cannot bear to see her cry anymore. Even though the devil woman has a hold on him, he chooses Mary over her and wants to be with her forever. The devil woman is portrayed as evil, bringing sorrow and grief, and the singer is ashamed to face Mary because of her. But, in the end, Mary breaks the devil woman's spell and they both reunite.
The lyrics of the song reveal the complexities of love and the power dynamics in relationships. The devil woman is symbolic of temptation and lust, and the singer realizes that staying with her will only bring him pain and misery. Mary, on the other hand, signifies love, forgiveness, and compassion. The singer's yearning to be with Mary despite his sinful actions shows the redemptive power of love.
Overall, Devil Woman is a compelling narrative woven around the theme of love, lust, and temptation. It shows how love can overcome all barriers and liberate us from the clutches of temptation and sin.
Line by Line Meaning
I told Mary about us, told her about our great sin
I confessed to Mary about our affair and the acts of infidelity that we committed together.
Mary just cried and forgave me, Mary took me back again
Mary was hurt and cried upon hearing of our affair, but she forgave me and decided to give me another chance.
She said if I wanted my freedom, I could be free evermore
Mary gave me the option to leave her and be free from our relationship forever.
But I don't want to be and I don't want to see Mary cry anymore.
Despite the option of freedom, I have chosen to stay with Mary and don't want to hurt her any further.
Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me
I'm addressing the mistress and asking her to let go of me and stop manipulating me.
Devil woman, let me be
I want the mistress to leave me alone and stop trying to control my life.
Just leave me alone, I want to go home.
I want to be able to go back to Mary and live a peaceful life away from the mistress.
Mary is waiting and weeping alone in our shack by the sea
Mary is waiting for me in our humble abode by the sea, crying and worrying about my whereabouts.
Even after I hurt her, Mary' still in love with me
Despite my unfaithfulness and betrayal, Mary still loves me and wants to make things work between us.
Devil woman, it's over, trapped no more by your charms
I'm telling the mistress that our affair is over and I'm no longer under her spell or influence.
I don't want to stay, I want to get away, Women let go of my arms.
I want to get away from the mistress and have her release me from her grasp.
Devil woman, you're evil like the dark coral reef
I'm likening the mistress to something dark and evil like the dark coral reef that is often associated with danger.
Like the winds that bring high tides, you bring sorrow and grief
I'm comparing the mistress to the high tides caused by strong winds that can be devastating, just like the sorrow and grief that she brings.
You made me so ashamed to face Mary, barely had the strength to tell
I feel guilty and ashamed for what I did and find it difficult to face Mary because of it.
Skies are not so black, Mary took me back, Mary has broken your spell.
Despite all the hardships and challenges that we faced, Mary and I were able to reconcile and move on, breaking the mistress's spell over me.
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Written by: MARTY ROBBINS
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Muttley Smith
When mountains fall into the sea
And sun and moon stand still
When God no longer hears our plea
Do you know where you will be
When trees shake violently in the wind Leaving no clear place
No life left on ground or wing
Will you see CHRIST'S sweet face
The dead and living saints will hear The very voice of GOD
They had the strength to persevere Thru SORROW they found LOVE
These are they who kept the WORD
Thru the bitter and the sweet
To receive their rich reward
Do you know where you will be
gladys barbour
The only singer that stole heart for most of my life....I'm almost 90 and still absolutely love Marty's way of singing.
Edie Koller
Me too Gladys and Turned 75 last October of 2021.
Ghadavi Meet
Hello how are you?
Brenda Drumm
Hope u are OK love and respect from coventry xx
Toby’s Gaming World
I wanna you be when I grow up lol. I’m 40 and I love westerns and Marty’s music.
Brenda Drumm
Gladys I'm 72 lived in Coventry England all my life have never knew a person who has heard the song but me ignorant deaf people love and respect to you xxx
don rutter
The only professional singer to ever win a nascar race. A real rebel.
Rotting Potatoes
He never won a race but he did save a racers life by choosing to crash into a wall instead of crashing into him.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Robbins
Matt Godfrey
Michigan, 1974. Such a badass
Matt Godfrey
dasfette no doubt to finish that high in a pro race and still possess all the swag and musical ability this man had is incredible!