Rockets to Ruin are a sleaze rock band based out of Atlanta, Georgia. They … Read Full Bio ↴Rockets to Ruin are a sleaze rock band based out of Atlanta, Georgia. They released their debut album "Love * Drugs * Rebellion" in October 2006. The album was produced by Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan. Along with supporting Skid Row, they've supported King's X and Nashville Pussy, among others.

Devil Girl
Rockets To Ruin Lyrics

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Lots of people on the TV screen
Video whores with nothing to say
Daydream of stardom 'cause everybody looks the same
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And all you want is money
And all you want is fame
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Baby's got the sex that kills

And everybody wants a thrill
Got your finger on the trigger
Your ego's gettin' bigger
Baby you were born to lose
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Sex queen baby in a fantasy land
Devil Girl junkie in the palm of my hand
Daydream of stardom 'cause everybody looks the same
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And all you want is money
And all you want is fame
()
Baby's got the sex that kills
And everybody wants a thrill
Got your finger on the trigger
Your ego's gettin' bigger
Baby you were born to lose
Baby's got the sex that kills
And everybody wants a thrill
Got your finger on the trigger
Your ego's gettin' bigger
Baby you were born to lose
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All you do
Is sit and look at me
With your Gold halo
Another minute gotta win it
Sold your mother's soul for a day in the sun
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And all you want is money
And all you want is fame
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Baby's got the sex that kills
And everybody wants a thrill
Got your finger on the trigger
Your ego's gettin' bigger
Baby you were born to lose
Baby's got the sex that kills
And everybody wants a thrill
Got your finger on the trigger
Your ego's gettin' bigger

Baby you were born to lose
Baby you were born to lose!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rockets to Ruin's song "Devil Girl" criticize the shallow and money-driven culture of the entertainment industry. The first verse mocks the people on TV and their lack of substance, referring to them as "Video whores with nothing to say." The chorus focuses on the characters' desires for wealth and notoriety, which the singer sees as empty and destructive. The lead singer admonishes the eponymous Devil Girl, who is a symbol of all the illusory promises of stardom: "Baby you were born to lose." Later, the lyrics mention the Devil Girl's sex appeal, which is a weapon that she uses to gain power and attention.

The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the message that the entertainment industry's values are shallow and unfulfilling. The second verse describes the Devil Girl as a "sex queen" who lives in a fantasy world, further reinforcing the idea that her persona is built on fantasies rather than reality. The final verse describes the false promises made to aspiring stars who will do anything, including "Sold(ing) your mother's soul for a day in the sun," to achieve fame.

Line by Line Meaning

Lots of people on the TV screen
There are numerous individuals appearing on the television screen.

Video whores with nothing to say
These people in the videos are being derogatorily referred to as individuals with a lack of message or purpose.

Daydream of stardom 'cause everybody looks the same
People idealize achieving stardom because they perceive a sameness in appearance between media personalities.

And all you want is money
Money is the only desire for some people.

And all you want is fame
Fame is the only desire for some people.

Baby's got the sex that kills
A woman is attractive and dangerous.

And everybody wants a thrill
Everyone seeks excitement.

Got your finger on the trigger
You are about to act on impulse.

Your ego's gettin' bigger
Your sense of self-importance is increasing.

Baby you were born to lose
You were destined to fail.

Sex queen baby in a fantasy land
A woman is a revered sex object in a fabricated world.

Devil Girl junkie in the palm of my hand
A woman is a drug addict and helpless under my control.

Daydream of stardom 'cause everybody looks the same
People idealize achieving stardom because they perceive a sameness in appearance between media personalities.

And all you want is money
Money is the only desire for some people.

And all you want is fame
Fame is the only desire for some people.

Baby's got the sex that kills
A woman is attractive and dangerous.

And everybody wants a thrill
Everyone seeks excitement.

Got your finger on the trigger
You are about to act on impulse.

Your ego's gettin' bigger
Your sense of self-importance is increasing.

Baby you were born to lose
You were destined to fail.

All you do
You continuously perform a singular task.

Is sit and look at me
You just stare at me.

With your Gold halo
You exude a holier-than-thou attitude.

Another minute gotta win it
You always need to be victorious in every moment.

Sold your mother's soul for a day in the sun
You have betrayed a trusted individual for personal gain.