Twisted
Stevie Nicks Lyrics


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You think you hear demons,
I think we are the demons
In this place where the images are born
You remember your childhood,
Oh, in firing sequences

The sun goes down, filling the air with colors
And winds lift you up to God, lift you up to God

You fall to your knees, you embrace the storm
You no longer care, if it's cold, or if it's warm

You live for the danger,
Oh like your passion and your anger, you don't let go
You like to be twisted, by the force
You like to be shaken by the wind
And this game that you play with God
You've been warned to retreat

You take it to the limit
When the winds come up
Crazy men, crazy women
Cryin' out for love
You'd like to save her
But you just can't give it up

You'd rather be rapped up, in the arms of a storm
You'd rather be rapped up, in the arms of a storm

Crazy men, crazy women
In the storm
And the sun goes down
Chasin' down the demons
You think you hear demons
Well I got your demons
They're cryin' out for love
Cryin' out for love
Cryin' out for love
Cryin' out for love

Crazy men, crazy women
In the storm
And the sun goes down
They're still chasin' down the demons
And you think you hear demons
Well I got your demons
And they're cryin' out for love
And they lift you up to God
Lift you up to God




And you don't let go
'Cause you like to be twisted

Overall Meaning

The song "Twisted" by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham speaks about the nature of human beings and their perception of themselves. The first verse of the song highlights the contrast between two individuals: one who thinks they hear demons, and another who believes that they are the demons themselves. The imagery in the following line, "In this place where the images are born," emphasizes the idea that one's perception is ultimately the result of their own creation.


The second verse speaks about the beauty found in chaos and danger. The lines “You fall to your knees, you embrace the storm / You no longer care, if it's cold or if it's warm” suggest a sense of surrender to the unpredictable nature of life. The chorus emphasizes the desire to be "twisted" and shaken up by the force of the wind, indicating that living on the edge and taking risks is preferred over a life of safety and comfort.


The bridge of the song speaks about the desperate need for love, as highlighted by the "crazy men" and "crazy women" crying out for it. The reference to "chasing demons" could be interpreted as trying to escape internal struggles or pain, but ultimately realizing that those demons can only be resolved through love and connection.


Overall, the song speaks to the complex nature of the human experience, including the desire for danger, love, and the surrender to the uncontrollable forces of life.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you hear demons,
You believe that negative forces haunt you,


I think we are the demons
I think that our own actions and choices are causing our problems,


In this place where the images are born
We are in a chaotic environment where our feelings and ideas take shape,


You remember your childhood,
You reminisce about your early life experiences,


Oh, in firing sequences
And those memories come back in a rapid and overwhelming way,


The sun goes down, filling the air with colors
The day ends with a beautiful sunset,


And winds lift you up to God, lift you up to God
The wind makes you feel connected to a higher power,


You fall to your knees, you embrace the storm
You surrender to the chaos and seek comfort from it,


You no longer care, if it's cold, or if it's warm
You are consumed by your emotions and are unaware of your physical sensations,


You live for the danger,
You enjoy taking risks and challenging yourself,


Oh like your passion and your anger, you don't let go
Your strong emotions motivate you and you refuse to give up,


You like to be twisted, by the force
You find pleasure in being pushed around by life's challenges,


You like to be shaken by the wind
You find excitement in unpredictable situations,


And this game that you play with God
You see life as a competition between yourself and a divine force,


You've been warned to retreat
You've been told to avoid certain behaviors or situations, but you ignore the advice,


You take it to the limit
You push yourself to the extreme,


When the winds come up
When challenges arise,


Crazy men, crazy women
People who act in irrational ways,


Cryin' out for love
Yearning for affection and connection,


You'd like to save her
You want to rescue someone from their troubles,


But you just can't give it up
But you can't let go of your own desires and impulses,


You'd rather be rapped up, in the arms of a storm
You prefer to be enveloped in chaos than to face your problems head-on,


Crazy men, crazy women
People who act in irrational ways,


And the sun goes down
As the day ends,


Chasin' down the demons
Trying to overcome their own internal struggles,


Well I got your demons
I understand your inner demons,


They're cryin' out for love
They are craving love and attention,


And they lift you up to God
Your struggles connect you to a higher power,


And you don't let go
You refuse to give up and keep fighting,


'Cause you like to be twisted
Because you find pleasure in being challenged by life's difficulties,




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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