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.
The Horror and The Wild
The Amazing Devil Lyrics
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Every night I hear them howling deep beneath your bed
They said it all comes down to you
You're the daughter of sightless watching stones
You watch the stars hurl all their fundaments
In wonderment, at you and yours, forever asking more
You are that space that's in between
You are the driftwood and I'm the rift
You're the words that I promise I don't mean
We're drunk but drinking, sunk but sinking
They thought us blind, we were just blinking
All the stones and kings of old will hear us screaming at the cold
"Remember me," I ask
"Remember me," I sing
Give me back my heart, you wingless thing
Think of all the horrors that I promised you I'd bring
I promise you, they'll sing of every time
You passed your fingers through my hair and called me child
Witness me, old man, I am The Wild
You are the son of every dressing-up box
And I am time itself, I slow to let you play
I steal the hours and turn the night into day
Day by day, oh Lord, three things I pray
That I might understand as best I can
How bold I was, could be
Will be, still am, by God, still am
Fret not, dear heart, let not them hear
The mutterings of all your fears
The fluttering of all your wings
Welcome to the storm, I am thunder
Welcome to my table, bring your hunger
Think of all the horrors that I promised you I'd bring
I promise you, they'll sing of every time
You passed your fingers through my hair and called me child
Witness me, old man, I am The Wild
Remember me
Remember me
Remember me
Remember me
Remember me
Remember me
"Remember me," I ask
"Remember me," I sing
Think of all the horrors that I promised you I'd bring
I promise you, they'll sing of every time
You passed your fingers through my hair and called me child
Witness me old man, I am the
Think of all the horrors that I promised you I'd bring
I promise you, they'll sing of every time
You passed your fingers through my hair and called me child
Witness me, old man, old man, old man (I am the)
The song "The Horror and the Wild" by The Amazing Devil presents a haunting story of fear and wildness through its lyrics. The first verse talks about someone who was raised by wolves and voices. This person seems to have some sort of supernatural ability to hear howling deep beneath their bed every night. They are told that everything comes down to them, and they are described as the "daughter of sightless watching stones." This imagery suggests that this person is both a force of nature and ancient, with roots that go far beyond our understanding.
In the chorus, the singer pleads with someone to remember them and give back their heart. They offer up the promise of bringing horrors and wildness to this person's life. The second verse shifts to another character, who is described as the son of every dressing-up box. The singer is time itself, allowing this person to play and dream, but also stealing hours and turning day into night. The singer prays for understanding of their own boldness and promises to remain bold.
The final chorus repeats the plea for remembrance and promises the horrors they will bring. The song ends with the singer announcing themselves as "The Wild" and challenging an old man to witness them.
Line by Line Meaning
You were raised by wolves and voices
You grew up with both animal instincts and the voices in your head dictating your actions
Every night I hear them howling deep beneath your bed
I can hear the haunting sounds that you keep hidden and can't escape from
They said it all comes down to you
Your fate and future is in your hands alone, as determined by the voices in your head and your upbringing
You're the daughter of sightless watching stones
Your family and history are the foundations that have always watched over you, even if they could not see or intervene
You watch the stars hurl all their fundaments
You bear witness to the grandeur and power of the universe, the stars reflecting the infinite possibilities in your own life
In wonderment, at you and yours, forever asking more
You are the subject of perpetual amazement from both yourself and others, always reaching for more than what life presents to you
You are that space that's in between
You occupy the margins and the liminal spaces, the undefined territory between absolutes
Every page, every chord and every screen
You permeate every form of media and art, touching those who experience them in a way that can't be quantified
You are the driftwood and I'm the rift
You are the symbol of resilience and adaptation, while I am the one causing division and separation
You're the words that I promise I don't mean
You represent the things I want to say but can't. I use you as a buffer and a shield
We're drunk but drinking, sunk but sinking
We are perpetually indulging in something that is damaging us both, as we spiral towards our own destruction
They thought us blind, we were just blinking
People dismissed us as ignorant or naive, but we were merely blinking and taking everything in without flinching
All the stones and kings of old will hear us screaming at the cold
Even the most ancient and powerful members of society will take notice of our defiance against the harshness of life
"Remember me," I ask
I plead with you to remember me and to recognize my existence
"Remember me," I sing
In my desperation, I use music and melody to try and embed myself in your memory
Give me back my heart, you wingless thing
You have taken something vital from me, leaving me grounded and unable to soar
Think of all the horrors that I promised you I'd bring
I warned you that I would bring chaos and destruction into your life, and now it's up to you to face the consequences
I promise you, they'll sing of every time
I vow that my impact on your life will be felt and remembered by all who witness it
You passed your fingers through my hair and called me child
You once held me close and regarded me with care and affection, reminding me of a simpler and less painful time in my life
Witness me, old man, I am The Wild
I demand to be recognized, even if it means asserting myself in a way that is uncontrollable, spontaneous, and primal
You are the son of every dressing-up box
You embody the constant transformation and experimentation that comes with childhood play and imagination
And I am time itself, I slow to let you play
I represent the universal force that shapes and governs all of our lives, yet I stand back to allow you to enjoy yourself and act as a child
I steal the hours and turn the night into day
I have the power to manipulate time, making it feel as though the darkness of night has disappeared and the light of day has taken its place
Day by day, oh Lord, three things I pray
I am making a pledge to myself and to a higher power to improve my life and outlook over time with three specific goals
That I might understand as best I can
I hope to reach a higher level of understanding, both of myself and the world around me, using whatever limited capacity I possess
How bold I was, could be
I aim to recapture the fearless and daring spirit that I once had, or that I could potentially regain if I work at it
Will be, still am, by God, still am
I affirm that no matter how my life changes over time, I am still the same person at my core, with the same inherent strengths and weaknesses
Fret not, dear heart, let not them hear
Don't be afraid, even if others might hear your fears and judge you for them
The mutterings of all your fears
The doubts and worries that you keep to yourself are valid and important, even if others don't understand
The fluttering of all your wings
The nervous energy and indecision that you possess is just one part of your ever-changing and multi-dimensional self
Welcome to the storm, I am thunder
I am inviting you to experience tumultuous times with me, confident in my own power and influence
Welcome to my table, bring your hunger
I am extending an invitation to you, encouraging you to seek nourishment and fulfillment in my company and my offerings
Contributed by Victoria L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.