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.
Welly Boots
The Amazing Devil Lyrics
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Take hold of all your books and fold
The corners, they warned us
A storm is coming on
What do you mean you've lost your scarlet welly boots?
Do y'know what they cost?
Wear a raincoat or it'll soak you to the bone
It's just like falling snow, I am above you
And I love you, don't you know
That I'll be with you all along, as long as you are kind?
To those who are not strong and cannot find their scarlet welly boots
'Cause when it's cold
I'll wrap my scarf around you
And when it's hard
I'll place your head into my hands
And when you scream that it's not fair
It's like I've gone off to the coast
Left you behind just standing there
Pretending not to see your ghost
If only you could hear my voice
But you are screaming far too loud to hear me swear
Just because I left doesn't mean that I'm not still there
I get to watch you grow up now
And make me proud
Make all of the mistakes that make me laugh
Oh, darling, Lord, how you make me laugh
Get drunk for me, sing louder than you've sung for me
Grow young each time that thunder in
Your lungs begins to rumble at the world
'Cause you were always strong
When you were young, you'd kick things just to see if they would fall
They said, "That girl, she's wrong"
But I'll stick up for you
Even though you haven't got a clue
(You haven't got a fucking clue)
And I'm so proud of you
And when they laugh at us
You'll feel my fingers down your back
And when you scream, "I'm not alright"
And throw my picture at the wall
You were supposed to be my light
And keep me safe against them all
"How could you leave me here?," you'll scream
And louder, I'll scream back to you from that unknown
And say
"I know you're strong enough, I know you're strong enough
I know you're strong enough to do this on your—"
"I know you're strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your own"
"I know you're strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your own"
"I know you're strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your own"
"I know you're strong enough to do this on your— (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your (I know you're strong enough to)
Strong enough to do this on your own"
And years from now at night, that storm will break
You'll step outside to feel it shake
And barefoot walk across the lawn
You'll miss me, oh, Jesus Christ, you'll miss me
Just much as all those years ago
And you'll look up at the storm
You'll say, "I've been so scared
You left me here behind, do you not care?
How the fuck am I supposed to carry on without you here?"
Just when you're about to give up every hope you have
You'll turn around, perched by the stairs
Someone's gone and left behind
A brand new pair of scarlet welly boots
The song "Welly Boots" by The Amazing Devil is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that speaks to the feelings of abandonment and loss. The opening lines urge the children to take hold of their books and fold their corners as a storm is coming on, setting a melancholic tone for the rest of the song. The singer, who speaks throughout the song, asks the children what it feels like to lose something dear to them, referencing her own loss of her scarlet welly boots.
As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that the singer is addressing a loved one who has been left behind. She promises to be with them, even when she is physically absent, and reminds them to be kind to those who are weaker and cannot find their own welly boots. She also acknowledges the mistakes that her loved one will make, expressing pride and love nonetheless, and promising to be there for them even when they feel most alone.
The second half of "Welly Boots" is a powerful conversation between the singer and her loved one. She speaks from the unknown, encouraging them to be strong and reminding them that they are capable of navigating the world on their own. She promises that years from now, when they are about to give up hope, they will find a new pair of scarlet welly boots left behind by someone who loves them. In the end, the song speaks to the endurance of love and the hope that it provides, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Awake, awake, you children bold
Rise up and be alert, fearless youngsters
Take hold of all your books and fold
Gather and organize your knowledge
The corners, they warned us
The signs were there
A storm is coming on
Trouble is approaching
What do you mean you've lost your scarlet welly boots?
You lost something important to you
Do y'know what they cost?
Do you understand the value they hold?
Wear a raincoat or it'll soak you to the bone
Take measures to protect yourself from harm
"What's it like", the children ask?
Curiosity piques
It's just like falling snow, I am above you
A feeling of being watched over
And I love you, don't you know
Unconditional, boundless affection
That I'll be with you all along, as long as you are kind?
Supporting those who show compassion
To those who are not strong and cannot find their scarlet welly boots
Empathizing with those who struggle to cope
'Cause when it's cold
During difficult times
I'll wrap my scarf around you
Providing comfort and warmth
And when it's hard
When life gets tough
I'll place your head into my hands
Offering a sense of safety and reassurance
And when you scream that it's not fair
Expressing frustration with injustice
It's like I've gone off to the coast
Disconnected and alone
Left you behind just standing there
Abandoned and forgotten
Pretending not to see your ghost
Denying the past and what was lost
If only you could hear my voice
Yearning for communication
But you are screaming far too loud to hear me swear
Emotions are overwhelming
Just because I left doesn't mean that I'm not still there
Presence can be felt even from a distance
I get to watch you grow up now
Observing personal growth
And make me proud
Feeling gratified by success
Make all of the mistakes that make me laugh
Mistakes bring laughter and memories
Oh, darling, Lord, how you make me laugh
Joy in company and humor
Get drunk for me, sing louder than you've sung for me
Celebrate and express yourself
Grow young each time that thunder in your lungs begins to rumble at the world
Feeling youthful and invigorated
'Cause you were always strong
Having inner strength and resilience
When you were young, you'd kick things just to see if they would fall
Exhibiting curiosity and testing limits
They said, "That girl, she's wrong"
Others may criticize and judge
But I'll stick up for you
Showing support and loyalty
Even though you haven't got a clue
Even in moments of uncertainty
(You haven't got a fucking clue)
Emphasizing the lack of knowledge or direction
And I'm so proud of you
Continuing to express pride and admiration
And when they laugh at us
When faced with ridicule or mockery
You'll feel my fingers down your back
A sense of comfort and support
And when you scream, "I'm not alright"
When feeling overwhelmed or distressed
And throw my picture at the wall
Reacting to intense emotions
You were supposed to be my light
Expectations of others to find guidance and direction
And keep me safe against them all
Protection from harm and danger
"How could you leave me here?," you'll scream
When feeling abandoned or betrayed
And louder, I'll scream back to you from that unknown
A call from the beyond
And say
Responding to these emotions
"I know you're strong enough, I know you're strong enough
Reaffirming resilience
I know you're strong enough to do this on your—"
Affirming independence and ability to carry on alone
"Cause years from now at night, that storm will break
In the future, being confronted with past pain and grief
You'll step outside to feel it shake
Confronting the emotional turmoil
And barefoot walk across the lawn
Facing vulnerability
You'll miss me, oh, Jesus Christ, you'll miss me
The reality of loss
Just much as all those years ago
The feeling of loss remains just as strong
And you'll look up at the storm
Raising a question to the universe
You'll say, "I've been so scared
Acknowledging fear and uncertainty
You left me here behind, do you not care?
The pain of feeling abandoned
How the fuck am I supposed to carry on without you here?"
The struggle to move forward without guidance or support
Just when you're about to give up every hope you have
In the darkest moments
You'll turn around, perched by the stairs
Unexpectedly finding hope
Someone's gone and left behind
Receiving a gift or solution
A brand new pair of scarlet welly boots
A symbol of moving forward
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.