Devo
Sneaks Lyrics


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Divine, divine, devo

I'm so sure what I've been told and I don't need it
I don't know what I've just learned but I won't repeat it

Divine, divine, devo
Divine, divine, devo
Divine, divine, devo
Divine, divine, devo

We all want a little bit but
We all want a little bit but

Divine, divine, devo
Divine, divine, devo

I'm so sure what I've been told and I don't need it
I don't know what I've just learned but I won't repeat it

Divine, divine, devo (divine, divine, devo)
Divine, divine, devo (divine, divine, devo)

We all want a little bit but





Plastic dinosaurs and hot dog buns,
strawberries strategically placed (woo!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Devo" by Sneaks are open to interpretation, as they are brief and somewhat cryptic. However, there are a few themes and messages that can be discerned from the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "divine, divine, devo" suggests a focus on the divine or spiritual realm, while also evoking the name of the band Devo, known for their satirical take on American culture and consumerism. The line "I'm so sure what I've been told and I don't need it" could be interpreted as a rejection of societal norms and expectations. The second line, "I don't know what I've just learned but I won't repeat it," may suggest a desire to break free from conventions and think independently. The final lines, "We all want a little bit but," leave the listener hanging and open to speculation about what they might want and why.


The next section of the lyrics introduces a series of nonsensical images, including "plastic dinosaurs and hot dog buns" and "strawberries strategically placed." These images may be intended to convey a sense of playfulness and whimsy, but they could also be read as critiques of consumer culture or conformity. Overall, the song seems to be about questioning and resisting the dominant narrative, whether that involves cultural norms, societal expectations, or consumerist values.


Line by Line Meaning

Divine, divine, devo
An invocation of divinity as a prelude to the reflections about one's personal beliefs.


I'm so sure what I've been told and I don't need it
Although I've been told something, I don't feel the need to believe it because it lacks credibility.


I don't know what I've just learned but I won't repeat it
I've probably learned something that would be better left unsaid, but I will refrain from sharing it with others.


We all want a little bit but
Everyone desires to have a piece of something.


Divine, divine, devo
An invocation of divinity that points to how the divine power is omnipresent and everlasting.


Plastic dinosaurs and hot dog buns, strawberries strategically placed (woo!)
A random selection of funny and peculiar things paired together in an ironic fashion that makes them memorable.




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