Devil
arms akimbo Lyrics
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Do think it′s crazy that we're here
Ain′t it strange how simple things can be so insincere?
She takes another picture of her beer
Wait, I say to you
Something in the water isn't good
Don't you think the quotes you caption get misunderstood?
Wait, you say to me
Why don′t you stop looking at your phone?
Don't you shit on everything that makes you feel alone
She′s right but I'm stubborn so I won′t
There's a devil in this town
Swear he′s up to no good
Name tag says Beverly Hills
Tattoo says North Hollywood
Santa Monica by night
Culver City by day
There's a devil in this town
And i'm begging him to stay
There′s a devil in this town
Swear he′s up to no good
Name tag says Beverly Hills
Tattoo says North Hollywood
Santa Monica by night
Culver City by day
There's a devil in this town
And i′m begging him to stay
The song "Devil" by Arms Akimbo deals with the issue of disconnectedness in the modern age of technology. The lyrics are poignant and insightful about how people live their lives surrounded by technology and its effects on them. The song suggests that people who are lost in the world of social media and technology are in danger of losing touch with their inner selves and the people around them.
The song starts with "Wait, I say to you. Do you think it's crazy that we're here? Ain't it strange how simple things can be so insincere? She takes another picture of her beer." These lyrics pose questions about the world we live in and the superficiality of people's lives. The singer reflects on how social media and technology have made simple things insincere.
The next verse talks about how something is not right in the environment around us. "Wait, I say to you. Something in the water isn't good. Don't you think the quotes you caption get misunderstood? She posts, and I like it because I should." The lyrics point out how social media platforms can be deceiving and create confusion around issues.
The chorus contains the main message of the song: "There's a devil in this town. Swear, he's up to no good. Name tag says Beverly Hills, Tattoo says North Hollywood. Santa Monica by night, Culver City by day. There's a devil in this town, and I'm begging him to stay." Here, devil is a metaphor for the negative effects of social media and technology that are taking over people's lives. The lyrics suggest that people are beguiled by its lures and don't see how detrimental it is to their well-being.
In conclusion, the song is an insightful commentary on the modern age of technology where people often forget to live in the moment and remain disconnected from their surroundings. The lyrics are a wake-up call for individuals to rethink their relationship with technology and social media, and how they can tune out its negative effects to lead happier lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, I say to you
Hold on, listen to me
Do think it′s crazy that we're here
Do you find it bizarre that we exist
Ain′t it strange how simple things can be so insincere?
Isn't it odd how something basic can lack genuineness?
She takes another picture of her beer
She continues to capture images of her drink
Wait, I say to you
Wait a moment and heed my words
Something in the water isn't good
There is something harmful in the environment
Don't you think the quotes you caption get misunderstood?
Aren't the phrases you share misinterpreted?
She posts and I like it, ′cause i should
She uploads and I approve, as I ought to
Wait, you say to me
Hold up, you tell me
Why don′t you stop looking at your phone?
Why do you not halt your phone usage?
Don't you shit on everything that makes you feel alone
Do you not criticize all that puts you in isolation?
She′s right but I'm stubborn so I won′t
She's correct, but I am obstinate and won't listen
There's a devil in this town
An evil being resides in this area
Swear he′s up to no good
I testify he has ill intentions
Name tag says Beverly Hills
His identification tag reads Beverly Hills
Tattoo says North Hollywood
His tattoo displays North Hollywood
Santa Monica by night
At night, he lurks in Santa Monica
Culver City by day
During the day, he roams in Culver City
There's a devil in this town
An evil being dwells in this region
And i'm begging him to stay
And I entreat him to remain
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RA-eq3qj
god why is this band so underrated
@cerag6901
Ssshhh
@erincrimmins5559
I met my best friend a year ago and this was the first song they ever sent me. 🥰
@shtuck87
I play this So Many Times... love this song
@elementaldrk
This was one of the best lyric videos I’ve ever seen, so much creativity for a beautiful song
@oscarschenk
This showed up in my discover weekly... Please make more music <3
@naota888
Song and editing are completely beyond amazing!! New favorite song! I gotta learn this! 😁😁🤘👌
@icarus4302
This gives me the idea of two boys. Boy A comes from a small town with toxic people who don't want to change, because its always been. Some say the town is cursed. One day, Boy B rolls into town and is devilishly handsome. They run away together on a motorcycle and travel the US till they get to the city.
@Prodagyxx
Great twist on the lyric video can tell some thought really went into it! And even better song!
@diegoserni3523
So much love for this song!