Story Behind The Song
Just wanted to write about letting the darkness go and hanging on to the light of life. I want to let the devil out and let the goodness in!
Song Description
finding the goodness of life and letting go of the evil
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
Will, Philosophy |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I?ve got a mean streak
I like to call her Gin
She only shows herself
When I let the devil in
I?ve walked these mean streets
I?ve had a tough beginning
I?ve learned to look both ways and
Try not to let the devil in
CHORUS: Cause it drives a wedge between my heart
And everything that I hold dear
t drives away the good and leaves me
Drowning in a pool of tears
It drives me to distraction and
Distraction keeps me running thin
I want to let the devil out
And let the goodness in
I?ve got a suitcase
I used to keep it packed
I wanted to make sure
That I could slip out the back
I was a fruit case
I couldn?t face my truths
I?ve learned to look both ways
And try not to let the devil loose
CHORUS:
Surely I can make a difference
Surely I can defend my ways
Still to hope to stand resistant
But keep my wicked wiles at bay
I?ve got a good heart
Just no attention span
I?ll lend the closest ear
At least I think I can
I?ve made a new start
But still I jump the gun
I?ve learned to look both ways and
Try to keep the devil on the run
CHORUS: