I Kill the Devil Last Night
Winston Francis Lyrics

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Jah-oo
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wood knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)

Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
He totally influenced me
Because he knew I was drug free
Then he gave me sweet cocaine
He almost took away my brain
Then he made be into his slave
Wanting to send me to an early grave
But I knew my destiny
and I knew I had to break free
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wood knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
But last night I saw the light
Then we got into a fight
He was quick but I was fast
So thank Jah I'm free at last
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wood knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
He totally influenced me
Because he knew I was drug free
Then he gave me sweet cocaine
He almost took away my brain
Then he made be into his slave
Wanting to send me to an early grave
But I knew my destiny
and I knew I had to break free
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wood knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life

Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Kill the Devil Last Night" by Winston Francis explore the musician's battle with temptation and addiction, personified by the devil. Francis describes how the devil attempts to lure him with cocaine, which eventually leads to him becoming a slave to addiction and the devil's desires. However, Francis realizes that he must break free from this destructive path and confronts the devil, ultimately defeating him and regaining control of his life. Through this metaphorical battle, Francis celebrates his triumph over addiction and his ability to understand and shape his own destiny.

The repetition of "Jah-oo" in the chorus reflects Francis's acknowledgement of and gratitude towards Jah, or God, for helping him overcome this challenge. The use of a "wood knife," a seemingly weak object, to defeat the mighty devil also highlights the power of inner strength and the ability to defeat one's demons through personal determination and faith.

Overall, "I Killed the Devil Last Night" is a powerful and uplifting message of hope and resilience, demonstrating the transformative power of personal growth and courage.

Line by Line Meaning

Jah-oo
Acknowledgment of Jah (God)

I killed the devil last night
I overcame temptation and sin

I killed him with a wood knife
I overcame evil using the simplest of things

Because he wanted to take my life
Because Satan sought to lead me down a path of destruction

He totally influenced me
I was vulnerable to his attempts at luring me in

Because he knew I was drug free
He took advantage of my pure state

Then he gave me sweet cocaine
He tempted me with sin

He almost took away my brain
I was almost led astray completely

Then he made be into his slave
He sought to control me and my actions

Wanting to send me to an early grave
His ultimate goal was to destroy me

But I knew my destiny
I knew that I had a greater purpose in life

and I knew I had to break free
I knew that I had to overcome my temptation and sin

But last night I saw the light
I finally saw the truth

Then we got into a fight
I had to resist Satan's attempts to control me

He was quick but I was fast
Satan was powerful, but I was able to overcome him with God's help

So thank Jah I'm free at last
I am grateful to God for my victory over Satanic influence

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Nikos Triantafyllou

7y↑4

Jah-oo
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wooden knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
He totally influenced me
Because he knew I was drug free
Then he gave me sweet cocaine
He almost took away my brain
Then he made be into his slave
Wanting to send me to an early grave
But I knew my destiny
and I knew I had to break free
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wooden knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
But last night I saw the light
Then we got into a fight
He was quick but I was fast
So thank Jah I'm free at last
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wooden knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
He totally influenced me
Because he knew I was drug free
Then he gave me sweet cocaine
He almost took away my brain
Then he made be into his slave
Wanting to send me to an early grave
But I knew my destiny
and I knew I had to break free
I killed the devil last night
I killed him with a wooden knife
I killed the devil last night
Because he wanted to take my life
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)
Jah-oo (Jah-oo) Jah-oo-oo-oo (Jah-oo-oo-oo)

All comments from YouTube:

Dr. Ring Ding

3y↑1

This is truly a BIG TUNE!

ThaCrypt

I found this song after finally kicking the coke habit. Was addicted for so long, but now I am three months sober, and this song is empowering.

jam35

12y↑2

Yes boomsteppah, been waiting for the full length version of this for time. I came close to editing the winston francis interview out of the official video myself, haha. respect.