Devil Woman
Starlite Singers 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,
I want to go home.
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 lyrics to Starlite Singers' song "Devil Woman" depict a tale of temptation, regret, and the power of love. The singer confesses to someone named Mary about their sinful relationship, expecting her to be angry and unforgiving. However, to their surprise, Mary responds with tears and forgiveness, taking the singer back despite the betrayal. Mary offers the singer freedom if they desire it, but the singer realizes they no longer want their freedom or to see Mary cry anymore.
The song portrays Mary as a symbol of love and forgiveness, contrasting with the devil woman who represents temptation and destructive love. The singer pleads for the devil woman to let go, expressing their desire to be left alone and return to their true home with Mary. Despite hurting Mary, the singer realizes her unwavering love and is determined to break free from the clutches of the devil woman.
In essence, "Devil Woman" explores themes of temptation, the consequences of giving in to desire, and the redemptive power of love and forgiveness. It serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of toxic relationships and the importance of cherishing genuine love.
Line by Line Meaning
I told Mary about us, told her about our great sin
I confessed to Mary about our relationship and the wrongdoing we committed
Mary just cried and forgave me, Mary took me back again
Mary reacted with tears but showed forgiveness and decided to give me another chance
She said if I wanted my freedom, I could be free evermore
Mary offered me the option to break free and have my freedom if that's what I truly desired
But I don't want to be and I don't want to see Mary cry anymore
However, I don't want to be free and I don't want to witness Mary's tears again
Devil woman, devil woman, let go of me
Addressing the manipulative woman as a devil who has a hold on me
Devil woman, let me be
Asking the devilish woman to release her influence and control over me
Just leave me alone,
Requesting her to leave me in peace
I want to go home.
Expressing the desire to return to Mary and our shared home
Mary is waiting and weeping alone in our shack by the sea
Portraying Mary as patiently waiting and crying by herself in our humble dwelling near the ocean
Even after I hurt her, Mary' still in love with me
Despite my actions causing her pain, Mary remains deeply in love with me
Devil woman, it's over, trapped no more by your charms
Declaring that the power of the devilish woman's seductive influences is no longer binding or trapping me
I don't want to stay, I want to get away, Women let go of my arms.
Expressing the desire to distance myself from the situation and asking the woman to release her hold on me
Devil woman, you're evil like the dark coral reef
Comparing the wickedness of the woman to the dangers and treachery of a dark coral reef
Like the winds that bring high tides, you bring sorrow and grief
Drawing a parallel between the woman's presence and the emotional turmoil she causes, similar to how strong winds bring severe waves
You made me so ashamed to face Mary, barely had the strength to tell
Expressing how the woman's actions made me feel immense shame in confronting Mary, to the point where it was difficult for me to confess
Skies are not so black, Mary took me back, Mary has broken your spell.
Contrasting the previously bleak outlook with the realization that Mary has forgiven me and shattered the power the woman held over me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marty Robbins
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