Necessary Evil
The Devlins Lyrics

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I feel like I've been lost somewhere
And I find out why I'm here again
And time stretches across my mind
Spins all the way around

And now I find myself alone
My head without a home
I turn myself to you

But what else could I do

And where will you be when all this is coming down?
With time to kill
Where will you be when all this is coming down?
You're a necessary evil

You lit a fire with the sweetest kiss
I saw the flame and I held my hand to it
And I know that if I ever miss
You'll burn me to the ground

And now I'm lost within myself
I'm losing self respect
I turn myself to you
But what else could I do

And where will you be when all this is coming down?
With time to kill
Where will you be when all this is coming down?
You're a necessary evil

You've changed me now
I search for something new
And I hurt myself
But I can't see it through

Now I find myself alone
My head without a home
I turn myself to you
But what else could I do

And where will you be when all this is coming down?
With time to kill

Where will you be when all this is coming down?
You're a necessary evil

Overall Meaning

In The Devlins's song "Necessary Evil," the singer is reflecting on their present state of being. They feel lost and unsure of their purpose but eventually realize that being with their lover is what makes them feel alive. The lyrics describe a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of falling for someone who is not good for them but being unable to resist their allure. The line "You're a necessary evil" sums up this sentiment -- the singer knows that their relationship with this person will ultimately end in heartbreak, but they can't help but be drawn to them.

Despite the darkness in the lyrics, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance that runs through the song. The singer seems to be unwilling or unable to break free from the toxic relationship, and instead chooses to embrace the pain that it brings. The repetition of the line "But what else could I do" reinforces this feeling of being trapped in a situation that is beyond the singer's control.

In summary, "Necessary Evil" is a melancholic meditation on the power of love and desire, even when it is destructive.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I've been lost somewhere
I am experiencing an aimless existence

And I find out why I'm here again
I discover the purpose of my existence

And time stretches across my mind
I am engulfed in thoughts of the past and future

Spins all the way around
My mind is in a state of chaos

And now I find myself alone
I am lonely and isolated

My head without a home
I am experiencing confusion and uncertainty

I turn myself to you
I seek comfort and solace in you

But what else could I do
I have no other options or choices

And where will you be when all this is coming down?
Will you be there for me in times of crisis and difficulty?

With time to kill
With nothing better to do