Lyric discussion by Rager 

Cover art for Devil Running lyrics by John Butler Trio

Well, firstly I think I messed up the lyrics.

But I'm pretty sure the song is about taking a stand for what you think is right and not letting the evils of the world walk all over the good without a fight.

"and most of us we stand and watch while the lady gets her handbag stolen it's time to chase, chase the criminal I see the devil and the devil is running"

Take a stand against the devil man