Sympathy For The Devil
Rolling Stones(롤링 스톤즈) Lyrics
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I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul to waste
And I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
I stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the czar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general's rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah
(Woo woo, woo woo)
I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made
(Woo woo, woo woo)
I shouted out,
"Who killed the Kennedys?"
When after all
It was you and me
(Who who, who who)
Let me please introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
(Woo woo, who who)
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
(Who who)
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby
(Who who, who who)
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what's confusing you
Is just the nature of my game
(Woo woo, who who)
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint
(Who who, who who)
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
(Woo woo)
Use all your well-learned politesse
Or I'll lay your soul to waste, mm yeah
(Woo woo, woo woo)
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, mm yeah
(Who who)
But what's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, mm mean it, get down
(Woo woo, woo woo)
Woo, who
Oh yeah, get on down
Oh yeah
Oh yeah!
(Woo woo)
Tell me baby, what's my name
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name
Tell me baby, what's my name
I tell you one time, you're to blame
Oh, who
Woo, woo
Woo, who
Woo, woo
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Oh, yeah
What's my name
Tell me, baby, what's my name
Tell me, sweetie, what's my name
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Woo, who, who
Oh, yeah
Woo woo
Woo woo
The song "Sympathy For The Devil" by Rolling Stones is a song that introduces the devil himself as well-spoken, well-traveled, and cunningly intelligent. He has been around for a long time, and he takes credit for some of the most evil deeds in history. The song is believed to be a manifestation of Mick Jagger's fascination with Satanism and the occult. The song explores the devil's role in human affairs and how he has been instrumental in shaping history. The devil speaks confidently, telling listeners that he is in control of what happens in the world, and that he is the root of all evil. He takes credit for Jesus' betrayal by Judas, the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and other historical events. He also taunts listeners, daring them to guess his name and to figure out his game.
The lyrics in "Sympathy For The Devil" create an eerie atmosphere, with the background music adding to the song's dark tone. The song was controversial when it was released, as many believed it was promoting Satanism. However, Jagger has clarified that it was not intended to promote Satanism but to explore the idea of evil and how it manifests in the world. The song's theme is controversial and has attracted criticism over the years. Some listeners have found the song to be unsettling and unnerving, while others have praised it for its exploration of the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm going to take a moment to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I am a sophisticated and affluent individual
I've been around for a long, long year
I have been present for many years
Stole many a man's soul to waste
I have ruined the lives of many individuals
And I was 'round when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain
I witnessed Jesus' moment of weakness and suffering
Made damn sure that Pilate washed his hands and sealed his fate
I was involved in ensuring Pilate condemned Jesus to his fate
Pleased to meet you
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance
Hope you guess my name
I am curious if you can guess who I am
But what's puzzling you
If you are confused by my appearance
Is the nature of my game
It is the nature of my existence to play games
I stuck around St. Petersburg
I was present in St. Petersburg during a time of change
When I saw it was a time for a change
When I noticed the opportunity for change
Killed the czar and his ministers
I took the lives of the czar and his advisors
Anastasia screamed in vain
Anastasia yelled her protests, but to no avail
I rode a tank
I was a tank commander
Held a general's rank
I was a high-ranking military officer
When the blitzkrieg raged
During the intense warfare
And the bodies stank
The stench of dead bodies filled the air
I watched with glee
I enjoyed watching
While your kings and queens fought for ten decades
While your rulers battled for a century
For the gods they made
For their respective deities
I shouted out, "Who killed the Kennedys?"
I asked, who was responsible for the deaths of the Kennedys?
When after all it was you and me
When, in fact, we were both responsible
Let me please introduce myself
Once again, allow me to introduce myself
And I laid traps for troubadours
I set up tricks to deceive singers
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Many of these singers died before reaching Bombay
Just as every cop is a criminal
Similarly to how every police officer possesses criminal tendencies
And all the sinners saints
All those who commit sins have the potential to be good people
As heads is tails
As with the coin toss metaphor
Just call me Lucifer
Reference to the devil
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint
I require someone to keep me in check
So if you meet me, have some courtesy
If we happen to meet, please be polite
Have some sympathy, and some taste
In addition to politeness, be compassionate and refined
Use all your well-learned politesse
Employ all your learned manners
Or I'll lay your soul to waste
Or I'll ruin you forever
Tell me baby, what's my name
Ask me, what is my name
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name
Elaborate on your efforts to guess my identity
Tell me baby, what's my name
Once more, ask me what my name is
I tell you one time, you're to blame
I'll tell you once- you are responsible
Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wonton-the-Sea-Snail
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"Mankind must put an end to the undead, before the undead put an end to mankind!"
"Ugh...need some beans for the chowder here!"
"Your president needs slugs!"
"hehehe, Nothing bad ever happens to the Kennedy's"
@rubberuke
Who killed Lincoln?
Who owned the majority of slave ships, slaves, and plantations?
Who to this day have a special word for a person who is not allegedly chosen (gentile)?
Who has a country who's law is ethnic nationalism and global supremacy?
Who's countrymen hold public office in all european countries?
Who has treasonous mandatory sworn loyalty from all western countries?
Who ran both the african and European slave trades?
Who is way over represented in the media, academia, politics, finance, etc.?
Who actively prays for owning gentile slaves by the thousands and ethnic supremacy?
Who has been kick out of 109 counties?
Who will tell you what happened to them but never why?
@Macro105
"I rode a tank, held a general's rank, when the blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank" what a lyric
@sekwah1k143
referes to Hitler and the Nazis during the Second World War.
@thebigslsd5029
Woo woo
@charlieley6975
I think it’s a Reference to Heinz Guderian An early pioneer and advocate of the Blitzkrieg
@josephdeleone5716
refers to hitler
probably most satanic of all
@PaquetasCar2147
@@josephdeleone5716 yeah but he wasn't alone in evilness. Uncle Joe Stalin alone was responsible for killing millions more people than Hitler & the Nazis.
@mykneesarebees7242
As a great man once said: “This is the most Mick Jagger song that Mick Jagger ever Mick Jaggered.”
@djordjemaletic5667
Who said that?
@brayzaroo
@@djordjemaletic5667 a great man
@believe_in_milk
@@brayzaroo lol too Great