Better The Devil You Know
Sonia
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It's better the devil, devil, yeah, yeah, yeah It's better the devil, devil, yeah, yeah, yeah Baby, don't do things that make me blue You know my love is always true Baby, don't do things that make me cry I just can't seem to sleep at night You know I love him every day It breaks my heart when he goes away Better the devil you know than the devil you don't I'll give you my heart and my soul if you give me your love Better the devil you know than the devil you don't I tell him that I love him most every day I'm out of my head, I don't know what to say He never plays around like the other guys do He's got the key to my heart and my love is true You know I love him every day It breaks my heart when he goes away Better the devil you know than the devil you don't I'll give you my heart and my soul if you give me your love Oh no, don't tell me lies boy Oh no, don't make me cry Oh no, don't tell me lies boy Oh no, don't say goodbye Better the devil, better the devil Better the devil you know than the devil you don't You know I love him every day It breaks my heart when he goes away, when he goes away Better the devil you know than the devil you don't I'll give you my heart and my soul if you give me your love Better the devil you know than the devil you don't I'll give you my heart and my soul if you give me your love
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Written by: Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Better the Devil You Know" is a folk-rock song by SONiA (also known as Sonia Rutstein), a singer-songwriter from the United States.
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Album DebutThe song is a track on her album "Almost Chocolate" which was released in 1998.
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AwardIn 1999, the song earned SONiA the GLAMA (Gay and Lesbian American Music Award) for outstanding folk recording.
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Political ContentThe lyrics of "Better the Devil You Know" are politically charged, discussing themes of social justice and human rights, which is a common thread in many of SONiA's songs.
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CollaborationThe song features a blend of SONiA's folk roots along with mixing and additional production by collaborator Ben Wisch, a Grammy-winning producer.
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Personal LifeSonia Rutstein, who performs under the name SONiA, is openly lesbian and many of her songs, including "Better the Devil You Know," discuss LGBTQ+ themes.
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PerformanceDuring concerts, "Better the Devil You Know" is often a crowd favorite, showcasing SONiA's strong vocals and emotive stage presence.
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InfluenceThe song's success played a significant role in SONiA becoming a voice for the LGBTQ+ community and an activist for social justice.
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Style Diversity"Better the Devil You Know" also represents SONiA's ability to blend genres – the song has elements of folk, rock, and pop music.
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International ReachDespite being focused on American social issues, "Better the Devil You Know" gained fans internationally, contributing to SONiA's global fan base.
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