“The rhythm is what our band is about." Says Pete Bernhard: Guitarist, Front Man. The Devil Makes Three are quite possibly the best band that you have never heard of. They have been constantly on tour, selling out dates across the country and in their neck of the woods on the West Coast drawing near capacity crowds nightly. This is all word of mouth. Over the years, the Devil Makes Three have garnered fans the old school way, playing a city, making friends, conquering fans and moving on.
Laced with elements of ragtime, blues, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummer-less trio - consisting of Vermont native, guitarist/front man Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean, also of rural Vermont - brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music. The sound is deeply steeped in rhythm and alive with three part harmonies, while keeping a slightly punk aesthetic to their music and especially their live shows.
Note: the following songs belong to a different band with the same name, a small local metal band from Northern Ireland:
A Lesson Unlearnt
Dead
Feed the Greed
Heaven Descent
All Hail
The Devil Makes Three Lyrics
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you can watch the whole world go insane
see the lighters hit the rocks in the bushes
like the stars are coming down like rain
here she comes just a skin and bones skeleton
shes food for the crack cocaine
she got a baby living right outside the city
man, she don't even remember his name
all hail, all hail, to the greatest sales
everything in sight's got to be sold
all hail, all hail, its to work or to jail
man they're closing them doors on the world
Laugh if you want to, really is kinda funny
'cause the world is a car and you're the crash test dummy
herd's stampeding now, fences gone
television is always on - and it says
save the children, but drop the bomb
replace the word right now, with the word wrong
hey there's a big sale on Tuesday, get it 'fore its gone
get a picture with the four horsemen for a nominal sum
Now that they got everything they'd like to sell you some!
(chorus)
Take this pill now and put it on your tongue
keeps you actin', just like everyone
keeps you from feeling good, bad, ugly, crazy, dumb
it ain't a drug god-dammit! I give it to my only son!
well, noone's gonna get arrested, noone's having any fun
doctor's orders: you feel your heart beating go ahead and take you one!
and now you're dumber than a singin saw
playing uncomfortably numb
its a thorazine work party with free fluoride bubble gum
man you wander like a zombie out into the midday sun!
(chorus) x2
The Devil Makes Three's song "All Hail" is a commentary on the capitalist society that we live in. The lyrics in the first verse describe a place where the world is going insane and people are destroying themselves with drugs while their babies are left abandoned. The line "she got a baby living right outside the city, man, she don't even remember his name" is particularly poignant as it speaks to the idea of how people in our society have become so disconnected from themselves and the world around them. The chorus, "all hail, all hail, to the greatest sales, everything in sight's got to be sold, all hail, all hail, its to work or to jail, man they're closing them doors on the world" reflects on how society has put so much emphasis on material possessions, making sure people work just to stay afloat, and those who don't fall into the cracks and get left behind.
The second verse takes aim at the consumerism culture that we live in. The line "hey there's a big sale on Tuesday, get it 'fore its gone, get a picture with the four horsemen for a nominal sum," is highlighting how desperate people can be for a bargain and how companies use advertising to lure in customers. The final verse speaks to the idea of how society medicates people to help them fit into the mold they have created for them. The line "take this pill now and put it on your tongue, keeps you actin', just like everyone, keeps you from feeling good, bad, ugly, crazy, dumb" shows how people are unable to express themselves or feel emotions because they are too busy trying to fit in. The song finishes with the chorus and shows how society is closing its doors on the world by trying to force people to fit into a pre-existing mold.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on down to where them tracks cross high street
Join us at the intersection of the train tracks and High Street
you can watch the whole world go insane
Observe the madness of the entire world
see the lighters hit the rocks in the bushes
Watch as lighters land amidst the shrubbery like falling stars
like the stars are coming down like rain
Appearing as if the stars have become precipitation
here she comes just a skin and bones skeleton
A woman, thin and emaciated, is approaching
shes food for the crack cocaine
She is a victim of the addictive drug, crack cocaine
she got a baby living right outside the city
Her child lives right outside of the city
man, she don't even remember his name
She has forgotten the name of her own offspring
well his name is Adolf Hitler, Albert Einstein, Jesse James
The child's name is unimportant, but any famous name could be attributed to him
all hail, all hail, to the greatest sales
Praise the commercialism and capitalism that drives the world
everything in sight's got to be sold
Anything that can be seen is relentlessly marketed and sold
all hail, all hail, its to work or to jail
Pay homage to the reality that one must work or face imprisonment
man they're closing them doors on the world
The world is becoming more exclusive as people prioritize self-interest
Laugh if you want to, really is kinda funny
The situation, though dire, can still be seen as amusing or absurd
'cause the world is a car and you're the crash test dummy
The world utilizes its inhabitants as test subjects, exposing them to danger
herd's stampeding now, fences gone
The masses are in turmoil and any semblance of order or protection is lost
television is always on - and it says
The television is constantly active and influencing people's perceptions
save the children, but drop the bomb
There are conflicting messages from authority figures: save the innocent while promoting violence
replace the word right now, with the word wrong
The current state of things is not acceptable, and changes must be made
hey there's a big sale on Tuesday, get it 'fore its gone
Despite the chaos, consumerism still finds a way to thrive
get a picture with the four horsemen for a nominal sum
An image capturing the symbols of impending doom can be purchased inexpensively
Now that they got everything they'd like to sell you some!
The powerful have amassed great wealth and still seek to exploit the masses
(chorus)
Refrain
Take this pill now and put it on your tongue
Consume this medication now
keeps you actin', just like everyone
The pill keeps you from deviating from societal norms
keeps you from feeling good, bad, ugly, crazy, dumb
The medication numbs your emotions and perceptions
it ain't a drug god-dammit! I give it to my only son!
The singer resents the drug label, despite giving it to their own child
well, noone's gonna get arrested, noone's having any fun
The authorities are not cracking down on this drug use, but it is not leading to enjoyment or fulfillment
doctor's orders: you feel your heart beating go ahead and take you one!
The physician prescribes the medication for those who are experiencing heightened anxiety
and now you're dumber than a singin saw
The medication has made you dull and apathetic
playing uncomfortably numb
Existing in a state of numbing discomfort
its a thorazine work party with free fluoride bubble gum
Taking the psychiatric drug thorazine is comparable to attending a work event, and it is being distributed like candy
man you wander like a zombie out into the midday sun!
You are a lifeless shell, lacking personality and direction
(chorus) x2
Refrain
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seleucus Nicator
"All Hail"
Come on down to where them tracks cross high street
you can watch the whole world go insane
see the lighters hit the rocks in the bushes
like the stars are coming down like rain
here she comes just a skin and bones skeleton
shes food for the crack cocaine
she got a baby living right outside the city
man, she don't even remember his name
well his name is Adolf Hitler, Albert Einstein, Jesse James
[Chorus:]
All hail, all hail, to the greatest sales
everything in sight's got to be sold
All hail, all hail, its to work or to jail
man they're closing them doors on the world
Laugh if you want to, really is kinda funny
'cause the world is a car and you're the crash test dummy
herd's stampeding now, fences gone
television is always on - and it says
save the children, but drop the bomb
replace the word right now, with the word wrong
hey there's a big sale on Tuesday, get it 'fore its gone
get a picture with the four horsemen for a nominal sum
Now that they got everything they'd like to sell you some!
[Chorus]
Take this pill now and put it on your tongue
keeps you actin', just like everyone
keeps you from feeling good, bad, ugly, crazy, dumb
it ain't a drug god-dammit! I give it to my only son!
well, noone's gonna get arrested, noone's having any fun
doctor's orders: you feel your heart beating go ahead and take you one!
and now you're dumber than a singin saw
playing uncomfortably numb
its a thorazine work party with free fluoride bubble gum
man you wander like a zombie out into the midday sun!
[Chorus x2]
Blake's weird instrument?
Always loved this song and hearing it on this very morning, it hits even more. Lets all sit and watch while the world goes absolutley insane
Kapecknick
boy do I have some news for u-
Blake's weird instrument?
@Kapecknick Let's hear it!
Evan H.
Wait till he hears about what’s happening with Russia
boozecruzer
We f
Mike Co
This music is timeless.
Boise treblemaker
Pete is such an amazing songwriter.
Jessica Howard
He's also fine as hell
Lethal dose of idiots
This song is amazing
Zman the panda
this song is amazing, much love to yall.