Wil was born… Read Full Bio ↴1.) Wil is a Canadian rock/americana/electropop artist.
Wil was born to parents who were both musically proficient. On Friday nights he would sit and listen while his parents played and sung along to the old crooners and guitar legends such as Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams.
By the age of 13 he was seriously refining and defining his playing style unknowingly blending his love of "old school country" with new diverse punk and alternative rock influences. He subsequently landed his first paying gig in 1992 and spent a number of years honing his musicianship while finding his true voice.
In 2001, Wil wrote his first album "Both Hands" selling over 6000 copies off stage subsequently allowing him to tour with artists such as Colin James, Matthew Good, Joel Plaskett Emergency and Xavier Rudd among others as well earning him 4 nominations at the 2005 WCMA’s including producer and “entertainer of the Year”. The CD has since gone on to sell over 16,000 copies.
For Wil’s sophomore release titled By December he collaborated melodically with some of Canada's most respected musicians; producer and multi-instrumentalist Dave MacKinnon (FemBots), " 54-40's Neil Osborne and Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett among others. In October 2008, Big Life a beautiful track from Wil’s last studio album, By December was featured in a pivotal hospital scene in the ABC TV series, Eli Stone (Johnny Lee Miller).
Wil was recently featured in a White Iron Films, Rosie Award-winning documentary entitled, Music Is The Message: Wil, which detailed Wils ongoing journey within music. The doc was aired on MuchMoreMusic in September 2010 and scooped three awards at the recent ‘Rosies’, including best Best Music or Variety Show.
Wil spent the winter of 2009 at home on Vancouver Island acreage writing the songs for the 2010 release, “In This Together”. These songs made the journey from Wil’s home in the woods to his management’s studio space in Calgary before hopping the border to be fully realized in the recording studio. Wil says, “The recording process…has given me the opportunity to work with a wonderful collective of people; open, honest and loving people who are involved for the sheer love of music and art.
Wil spent the fall and winter of 2010 writing songs for a new album as well as honing his talent for creating music for television and film. Wils song “Ride” was selected as the official theme song for TV of the 100th Anniversary Calgary Stampede as well as landing the songs “Roam”, “Here We Go” and “Look Around in Travel Albertas’ 2011/12 “Remember to Breathe” commercial campaign.
When asked about the writing process for these songs, Wil says, “While watching the incredibly shot footage for these commercials, the words and music just spilled from my head onto the page. I suppose living so near the Rockies kind of rubbed off on me.
Although I now live on Vancouver Island, I still consider myself a “Calgary boy” at heart. On my new record there is a song called “Gold” which is really about my Dad packing up and moving us from Quebec to Calgary where he had been offered a job working as a mechanic for Ingersoll Rand. My Mom, my sister and I cried the whole way to Alberta. In retrospect, I don’t know how he made the trip with us!!
It all worked out for us mind you; my Dad ended with a great job, my Mom’s been working at the same nursing home for 25 years and my wife and I seem to visit her more than when we lived in the same city.
The album, "Heart of Mine" contains 9 tracks written entirely by Wil, then recorded/produced in a small Victoria studio with the help of his drummer, producer/engineer, Jason Cook. Those who have heard it feel it is his best work to date, honest and raw; if one were to label it, roots/rock or indie roots; this is a studio album yet it manages to defiantly capture the energy of Wils’ famous live performances.
Wil is and will remain, the consummate touring musician, developing his expansive roots-rock sound and world-weary lyricism while building a dedicated following for his famously intense live shows. Wil has always preferred to play live either solo or with “just a drummer”. He says that freedom allows him to immerse himself onstage utterly and completely. One such performance was written up by the Calgary Sun as having so much "power and soul it could stop your heart."
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2. ) Wil is a stoner / doom metal band based in Chicago, IL.
3. ) WiL is an independent rapper, song writer, based from Stockholm Sweden, always creating unique sounds and vocals, part of XelfGang, along with J Swey and Azide
Dance With the Devil
Wil Lyrics
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Hell get in your mind
When hes done dancing
Hell throw you aside
Hell show you bad places
Make some sad faces
Eventually take all your pride
The devil inside
Dance with the devil
Sometimes it will last
Know that so soon
The floor drops so fast
His eyes will just cut you
His laughter will stay with you
Dont push away
From him now... oh lord
Hes the devil
The devil inside
Just learn how to love him
Never offend him
Dance with him all through
Your life... oh lord
Hes the devil
The devil inside
Dance with the devil
Hell get in your mind
And know, hes done dancing
Hell throw you aside
Just learn how to love him
And never offend him
Dance with him all through
Your life
Hes the devil
The devil inside
Hes the devil
The devil and I
The lyrics of Wil's song "Dance with the Devil" is a warning against getting too close to the devil. It warns that the devil will infiltrate your mind and eventually throw you aside, taking all your pride. Even though you may enjoy dancing with the devil and he may give you temporary pleasures, soon the floor will drop out from under you and leave you falling. The devil's eyes will cut you and his laughter will stay with you, keeping you trapped in his grasp. The song encourages the listener to learn to love the devil and never offend him, but to dance with him all through their life.
The overall message of the song is that the devil is cunning, seductive, and powerful. He has the ability to manipulate our minds and lead us down dark paths, but once he's done with us, he will discard us without a second thought. The song is a warning to not fall prey to the devil's tricks and to never become too comfortable in his presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with the devil
Choose to associate yourself with evil.
Hell get in your mind
The devil will take control of your thoughts and emotions.
When hes done dancing
After you've been fully consumed by the devil's influence.
Hell throw you aside
The devil will discard you once you are no longer of use or value to him.
Hell show you bad places
The devil will lead you to immoral and unethical situations.
Make some sad faces
The devil will bring about hardships and challenges that result in sadness.
Eventually take all your pride
The devil will strip away your sense of self-worth and dignity over time.
Hes the devil
Highlighting the fact that the subject is the devil and nothing else.
The devil inside
Reinforcing the idea that there is no good within the devil.
Sometimes it will last
Acknowledging that some people do choose to associate with evil, even if it is only temporary.
Know that so soon
The reminder that the end result of associating with evil will ultimately come quickly.
The floor drops so fast
The consequences of the devil's influence will appear unexpectedly, and can be catastrophic.
His eyes will just cut you
The devil will use his gaze to intimidate and harm you.
His laughter will stay with you
The devil's laughter will linger in your memories, haunting you for a long time.
Dont push away
Avoiding the temptation to reject the devil and his influence.
From him now... oh lord
Requesting divine intervention to prevent further influence from the devil.
Just learn how to love him
Encouraging the subject to embrace and welcome the devil into their life.
Never offend him
Pleading with the subject to avoid any actions that would cause the devil to become angered or hostile.
Dance with him all through
An unyielding desire to continue associating with evil, regardless of the consequences.
Your life
Emphasizing that the devil's influence will be lifelong, and not something that can be easily avoided.
The devil and I
The devil is a part of the subject, and can never be fully separated or rejected.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thebutifulbees7320
The gates are open.
Gate 1: darkness, the world of demons.
Gate 2: my guards are watching you.
Gate 3: only evil lives in here.
Gate 4: there's no way out.
Gate 5: feel the fire.
Gate 6: pick up your weapons and fight.
Fight!
Fight!
And dance with the D E V I L. ❤😈
@iledameski8048
Six centuries ago
The last visitor from Earth
Entered my world
Now it's your turn to feel the pain!
The gates are opened
Pain, Anger, Hate, Fear
Chaos, Darkness, Evil, Hell
The gates are opened
Gate one: Darkness, the world of demons
Gate two: My guards are watching you
Gate three: Only evil lives here
Gate four: There's no way out
Gate five: Feel the fire
Gate six: Pick up your weapons and fight!
Fight!
Fight!
And dance with the devil!
The gates are opened
Gate one
Gate two
Gate three
Gate four
Gate five
Gate six six six
Now fight me again!
Fight!
Fight!
And dance with the devil!
Gate one
Gate two
Gate three
Gate four
Gate five
Gate six six six
Now fight me again!
Fight!
Fight!
And dance with the devil!
Now fight me again!
@A1ehj
2023 carnival in Greece, this song plays every year in every parade and when it does, the whole city is going up and down! I get the goosebumps every time..
@pineappleparty1624
that's a creepy choice in song. It reminds me of the scary video games I played as a kid. Like the ultimate boss fight.
@tiletapper4ever
I love this song and it's actually an amazing choice for our carnival
@ArgillaRapTV
@@pineappleparty1624 if you are too much of a pussy to listen to it then that's not our concern so fuck off
@pineappleparty1624
@@tiletapper4ever Do you fight demons on your ride or no.
@kwstassina8645
@pineapple party we kill people brother we don't fight
@captainpanus47
Still hearing it in 2022! The gates are open my friends
@lanuit1978
Rhodes island, and transitions from this to Sabrina Boom Boom ahhahahhahahha
@jaminsouidi7969
Same
@lefteris.adamou.1
Gia sou re pano xeretismata pou kipro! 🇨🇾