Graveyard
The Devil Makes Three Lyrics

I wanna tell you a story
The singer wants to share his experiences with the listener through an anecdote.

Ain't got no characters in it but me
The singer is the only person in the story as it is about his own life.

I wanna sing you a sad song
The singer intends to convey a message of sadness through the song.

Most of it I don't expect you to believe
The artist anticipates that his narrative might be hard to believe for the listener.

It starts off just the Whiskey and Wine
The story begins with the enjoyment of alcoholic drinks.

Miles of travel and some real good times
The singer had some happy moments in his life while traveling extensively.

But it ends in a dark corridor
The story concludes with a depressing situation or event.

Where there ain't no windows
The atmosphere or the environment where the story ends is without any ray of hope or access to the outside world.

And there ain't no doors
The artist feels trapped in this space, unable to escape the miserable circumstances.

Well that's me
The artist is describing a scene or situation where he is the central character.

Just a'drinkin' off this bottle
The singer reveals that he is drinking alcohol to cope with his situation.

And a'driftin' out to sea
The character is losing control and feels like he is drifting aimlessly like a boat in the sea.

Just a'sittin here starin'
The singer is depicting himself as being idle in a particular location.

And a'shakin' like a leaf
The character is trembling in fear or despair.

Just a'leanin' on my shovel
The singer is leaning on a shovel, perhaps symbolizing that he is not working or doing anything constructive.

In this graveyard of dreams
The artist is stuck in a state where all his dreams or hopes have been crushed and are now buried like in a graveyard.

I wanna take you to a shipwreck
The artist wants to bring the listener to another memory or thought that he wants to share.

A thousand miles underneath the black sea
The singer's experience is located deep under the sea, which is a metaphor for a place that is not easily accessible or pleasant.

It looks like everybody's sleeping
The situation is like a graveyard or a place of death where people are resting in peace.

But look close they are dead indeed
The artist is emphasizing that the people are not sleeping but has passed away.

I wanna lead you to an armchair
The character is bringing the listener to another mood, possibly to share another story.

Deep black in the files of my mind
The artist is revisiting a dark memory or thought that he has kept hidden until recently.

I wanna sit you in the candle's light
The singer wants to create an ambiance or scenario where the listener experiences the same feeling that the singer is currently feeling.

Where I've been spendin' all of my time
The artist has been consumed by these thoughts and feelings and has been spending most of his time being idle.

Is it drinkin' off of me
The singer is wondering if he is becoming dependent on drinking instead of managing his problems.