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Devotion
The New Division Lyrics
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For its safer at night to stay around the house
And if the weather's grey, and if the mornings are cold
I'll just sit and I'll pray, I'll open the doors
When the pressure's on
That's when I lose myself
But I'm still holding on
To much better days
So restless tonight, I lose my sinner guilt
And if the weather's turning grey, and if the mornings are cold
I just sit and I pray, I open up the door
When the pressure's on
That's when I lose myself
But I'm still holding on
To much better days
Oooo, ooo, ooo (4x)
The lyrics to The New Division's song Devotion seem to suggest a sense of conflicting emotions and beliefs within the singer. The opening line, "My devotional ties are keeping me around," implies a sense of obligation or duty to something, possibly a form of religious devotion. This sense of duty seems to bring the singer some sense of safety, particularly at night when it's more secure to be at home. However, this sense of safety seems to come at the cost of feeling restless and guilty.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be struggling with a push and pull between their sense of duty and the desire to break free and explore their own desires and passions. They describe losing themselves when the pressure is on, but still holding on to the hope of better days. The repetition of the line "When the pressure's on, that's when I lose myself" seems to suggest that the singer feels trapped and suppressed by their devotion.
Overall, the lyrics of Devotion convey a complex emotional landscape, with the singer struggling to balance their sense of duty with a desire for freedom and expression. The repeated use of religious imagery and language also bring up questions about the potential conflict between faith and personal beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
My devotional ties are keeping me around*
My religious commitments are making me feel safer at home at night.
For its safer at night to stay around the house
Remaining indoors at night provides security and protection.
And if the weather's grey, and if the mornings are cold
Even in dark or uninviting situations, such as cold and grey mornings,
I'll just sit and I'll pray, I'll open the doors
I'll take solace in prayer and meditation, welcoming any positive influences.
When the pressure's on
During moments of stress and tension,
That's when I lose myself
That's when I forget who I am and what matters most.
But I'm still holding on
Yet I still cling to hope and faith,
To much better days
Believing that brighter, happier times are ahead.
My devotional ties are making me feel
My religious connections stir complex emotions in me,
So restless tonight, I lose my sinner guilt
Such as restlessness tonight, causing doubts or uncertainties to surface
And if the weather's turning grey, and if the mornings are cold
Even when the world seems bleak or unwelcoming,
I just sit and I pray, I open up the door
I'll find calmness and purpose in prayer, and keep myself open to opportunities.
Writer(s): John Glenn Kunkel
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.