Olivia Lane - Devil and You Lyrics
Lyrics
Riding shotgun in his F150
Pedal to the medal and his hand on my knee
Taking every turn just a little too fast
Rebel with a cause yeah and I'm the crash
Past the point of no return
Angel on my shoulder don't say a word...
Oh slipping off your white tee
You're a snake and I'm eve
Oh the way you're looking at me
Looking like we might be
In for a hell of a night
So wrong but feels so right
What's a good girl supposed to do
When she's caught up in between the devil and you?
Caught up in between the devil and you?
Babylon boy I'm diggin' what your saying lead me down the road south of salvation
Mama didn't raise a heart to be breaking but I'm bout to be a soul that needs saving
Past the point of no return
Devil on my shoulder he's winning the war...
Oh slipping off your white tee
You're a snake and I'm eve
Oh the way you're looking at me
Looking like we might be
In for a hell of a night
So wrong but feels so right
What's a good girl supposed to do
When she's caught up in between the devil and you?
Caught up in between the devil and you?
Past the point of no return
Angel on my shoulder don't say a word
Past the point of no return
Devil on my shoulder he's winning the war
Oh slipping off your white tee
You're a snake and I'm eve
Oh the way you're looking at me
Looking like we might be
In for a hell of a night
So wrong but feels so right
What's a good girl supposed to do
When she's caught up in between the devil and you?
Caught up in between the devil and you?
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OLIVIA LANE - DEVIL AND YOU
Meaning & Inspiration
Olivia Lane's "Devil and You," released on November 10, 2021, delves into a compelling narrative of temptation and the internal struggle between righteousness and primal desire. The song masterfully paints a picture of a moment where a seemingly virtuous individual finds herself irresistibly drawn to a charismatic, albeit morally questionable, figure. The lyrics evoke a sense of being on the precipice of a dangerous choice, where the allure of the forbidden is powerful enough to challenge deeply ingrained values. The "F150," "pedal to the medal," and "taking every turn just a little too fast" establish an immediate atmosphere of recklessness and exhilaration, mirroring the rush of succumbing to temptation. This imagery is powerfully contrasted with the internal conflict represented by the "angel on my shoulder" versus the "devil on my shoulder," highlighting the age-old battle for one's soul. The reference to "Eve" and the "snake" is a direct and potent allusion to the Genesis account of the Fall, framing the central dilemma as a primal, almost inevitable, moment of yielding to temptation, reminiscent of Adam and Eve's original sin (Genesis 3). The repeated question, "What's a good girl supposed to do when she's caught up in between the devil and you?" encapsulates the song's core theme: the agonizing decision faced when external allure conflicts with internal conviction, a theme echoed in passages like Proverbs 1:10-15, which warns against the enticement of sinners. The line, "Babylon boy I'm diggin' what your saying lead me down the road south of salvation," further solidifies this idea, associating the tempting figure with the ancient symbol of worldly corruption and spiritual downfall, as seen in biblical narratives of Babylon's decadence and its spiritual consequences. The realization that she is "bout to be a soul that needs saving" signifies an acute awareness of the potential spiritual cost of this decision, a poignant acknowledgment of the path away from grace, mirroring the prodigal son's journey towards repentance (Luke 15:11-32). Lane’s song, while secular in its direct lyrical content, resonates deeply with theological concepts of free will, the nature of sin, and the consequences of choosing earthly pleasures over spiritual guidance. It articulates the universal human experience of confronting desires that pull us away from the straight and narrow path, forcing a reflection on the choices that define our character and our spiritual standing.