The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Undo these chains, my friend
I'll show you the rage I've hidden
Perish the Sacrament
Swallow, but nothing's forgiven
You and I can't decide
Which of us was taken for granted
Make amends
Some of us are destined to be outlived
Step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil anymore
Under the words of men
Something is tempting the father
Where is your will, my friend?
Insatiates never even bother
You and I, wrong or right
Traded a lie for the leverage
In between the lens in light
You're not what you seem
Step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil
I'm not your devil anymore
Your station, is abandoned
Fool you cause I know what you've done
Sensation, deprivation
You should've burned when you turned on everyone
So step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
I know you'll find your answers in the end
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil, anymore
So step inside, step inside
See the devil in I, see the devil in I
I'll show you the rage I've hidden
Perish the Sacrament
Swallow, but nothing's forgiven
You and I can't decide
Which of us was taken for granted
Make amends
Some of us are destined to be outlived
Step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil anymore
Under the words of men
Something is tempting the father
Where is your will, my friend?
Insatiates never even bother
You and I, wrong or right
Traded a lie for the leverage
In between the lens in light
You're not what you seem
Step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil
I'm not your devil anymore
Your station, is abandoned
Fool you cause I know what you've done
Sensation, deprivation
You should've burned when you turned on everyone
So step inside, see the devil in I
Too many times, we've let it come to this
Step inside, see the devil in I
I know you'll find your answers in the end
Step inside, see the devil in I
You'll realize I'm not your devil, anymore
So step inside, step inside
See the devil in I, see the devil in I
Lyrics submitted by static111, edited by danieljv94
The Devil In I Lyrics as written by Michael Crahan
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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I really like this song. Not sure exactly sure what it means, but I what I get out of it is someone being treated as a scapegoat lashing out at the accuser...but maybe partially admitting that he is guilty as well (you and I can't decide which of us was taken for granted).
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