Prince Of Darkness Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mle888 

Cover art for Prince Of Darkness lyrics by Indigo Girls

I think it's about living in a self destructive environment that glamorizes itself, particularly in regard to drug abuse. For example, a lot of addicts romanticize the addiction and the life style that it entails. There's a common misconception that it will make you edgy, or soulful, or poetic. She alludes to that and compares it to war mongering governments.

In the meantime, in all reality, it's just toxic. I think she's recognizing that, and making a statement against it.

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