In 2018, they continued to showcase their love of live performance with two sessions - For Folk’s Sake Live at Beechmast.
In 2019, Madeleine and Joey recorded their second studio album - The Horror and the Wild - which was released in February the following year.
Though garnering considerable industry interest, The Amazing Devil remains independent.
New York Torch Song
The Amazing Devil Lyrics
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"Fuck you" she said
"Fuck you" they said
As they threw their threads from their wedding bed
We′ll talk about this (talk about this)
Tomorrow
In the backwards of the world
In the upside down frown of the dark
On the tippy-toe tin rooftops
In the vodka drama thrift shops
It's there we′ll make our mark
It starts off like a pin prick
A trick of the light oil slick
Then grows to the size of your hand
Turns you outside in
Cigar burns and scar skin
Ripping bone and nail and gland
But your blood does not bleed red, no more
It's whiter than the sun burns, it's bright with every hum
From within this gaping wound of ours
A new us has begun, a new us has begun
A new us has, a new us has, a new us has begun
Can′t we just talk about this
Tomorrow?
Light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, watch the fire surprise, surprise
Burn up and up into those skies
Oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Tear me up and burn me up and rip me up
And leave your hand on the wall as you go
Blood′s pouring like Martini
Graffiti sweet bikini
Is that what you think of me now? No no no no
Are you god or devil, ghost dishevelled?
Childhood friend or drunken revel?
I cannot stop, I'm bleeding out for you
You angel-heart, you monster, oh
Some godforsaken Prospero
Your feathers and your paws
Your hell for leather applause
You dance on tables, endless labels
Are you Cain, ′cause I'm not Abel
Your bastard lasting night bus asking
What′s the everlasting fable?
I cannot find the words to keep you
I cannot find the words to keep you
'Cause your blood does not bleed red, no more
It′s brighter than the sun burns, it's whiter with every hum
From within this gaping wound of ours
A new us has begun, a new us has begun
A new us has, a new us has, a new us has begun
Can't we just talk about this
Tomorrow?
Light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, watch the fire surprise, surprise
Burn up and up and up and up
Oh, light me a New York, light me a New York, oh
Fuck you, fuck you
She said, he said
Fuck you, fuck you
She said, he said
Fuck you
They threw their threads from their wedding bed
We′ll talk about this
Talk about
Oh oh oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh oh oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh oh oh, watch the fire surprise, surprise
Burn up and up and up and up
Oh, light me a New York torch, light me a New York
In the backwards of the world
In the wings unfurled twirl
In the upside down frown of the dark (light me a New York torch, my boys)
On the tippy-toe tin rooftops
In the vodka drama thrift shops
It′s there we'll make our mark (light me a New York torch, my boys)
It starts off like a pin prick
A trick of the light oil slick
Then grows to the size of your hand (watch the fire surprise, surprise burn up and up and up)
I cannot find the words to keep you, oh
The lyrics of "New York Torch Song" by The Amazing Devil are complex and poetic, full of imagery and emotions. The first verse is a repetition of "Fuck you" as different people throw their wedding clothes out the window. The phrase "We'll talk about this tomorrow" suggests that there has been a fight or a breakup. The following verses describe the chaos of the city, the upside-down world of the dark, and the places where the couple will make their mark. The imagery is striking, with references to tin rooftops, vodka thrift shops, and oil slicks.
The chorus repeats the phrase "light me a New York torch, my boys" and adds layers of meaning as the song progresses. The torch could be a symbol of hope, a call to action, or a destructive flame. The repetition of "watch the fire surprise, surprise" suggests that the outcome of the couple's actions is uncertain. The bridge of the song is perhaps the most powerful section, with descriptions of bleeding, burning, and the transformation of blood to a bright, white substance.
Overall, "New York Torch Song" is a complex and evocative song that captures the intensity and contradictions of life in New York City. The lyrics address themes of love, loss, and violence, and the imagery is full of tension and contrast.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck you he said
He expressed anger and frustration towards someone.
Fuck you she said
She expressed anger and frustration towards someone.
Fuck you they said
As they threw their threads from their wedding bed
We'll talk about this (talk about this)
Tomorrow
They expressed anger and frustration towards each other on their wedding night and decided to discuss the issue the next day.
In the backwards of the world
In the wings unfurled twirl
In the upside down frown of the dark
On the tippy-toe tin rooftops
In the vodka drama thrift shops
It's there we'll make our mark
The song describes a setting where unconventional things happen, and they will leave their impact there.
It starts off like a pin prick
A trick of the light oil slick
Then grows to the size of your hand
Turns you outside in
Cigar burns and scar skin
Ripping bone and nail and gland
A small problem quickly grows out of control and causes physical and emotional damage to a person.
But your blood does not bleed red, no more
It's whiter than the sun burns, it's bright with every hum
From within this gaping wound of ours
A new us has begun, a new us has begun
A new us has, a new us has, a new us has begun
Can't we just talk about this
Tomorrow?
Despite the damage caused, the person sees hope and the possibility of a fresh start in their relationship the next day.
Light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
Oh, watch the fire surprise, surprise
Burn up and up into those skies
Oh, light me a New York torch, my boys
The singer requests a symbolic gesture of lighting a torch to signify a new beginning or a fresh start in a place like New York City.
Tear me up and burn me up and rip me up
And leave your hand on the wall as you go
Blood's pouring like Martini
Graffiti sweet bikini
Is that what you think of me now? No no no no
The violent and destructive language paints a picture of a messy and volatile breakup, leaving the person hurt and confused about how they are perceived by their partner.
Are you god or devil, ghost dishevelled?
Childhood friend or drunken revel?
I cannot stop, I'm bleeding out for you
You angel-heart, you monster, oh
Some godforsaken Prospero
The artist expresses confusion and desperation about the nature of the relationship, and how the person they are bleeding for can be both good and bad, an angel or a monster.
Your feathers and your paws
Your hell for leather applause
You dance on tables, endless labels
Are you Cain, ′cause I'm not Abel
Your bastard lasting night bus asking
What's the everlasting fable?
The artist describes their partner using animalistic and theatrical imagery, highlighting their unpredictable and wild behavior. The reference to Cain and Abel suggests a destructive and fatal relationship dynamic.
I cannot find the words to keep you
I cannot find the words to keep you
The singer struggles to find a way to hold on to their partner or to fix their relationship.
Writer(s): Joey Batey, Madeleine Hyland
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.