Devil On My Shoulder
Billy Talent
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As I get closer, my dreams get farther I climb the ladder, but you kick it over Thirsty for water, you give me vinegar When I drink your medicine, it just makes me sicker I dug a hole so deep I'm gonna drown in my mistakes Can't even sell my soul 'Cause it ain't worth shit to take I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower The hounds of hell are getting closer, closer and closer I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over Follow the rainbow, my lucky omen There ain't no pot of gold, just copper tokens I found the key to life, but the lock was broken All my accomplishments are best left unspoken I dug a hole so deep I'm gonna drown in my mistakes Can't even sell my soul 'Cause it ain't worth shit to take I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower The hounds of hell are getting closer, closer and closer I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over My horror story is nearly over I said I'm sorry, but I was sober I beg for mercy from my infernal friend The one that drives the nails into my coffin I've got the devil on my shoulder I've got the devil on my shoulder I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower They've come to take me, take me over, over and over I've got the devil on my shoulder, over and over
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Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Devil on My Shoulder" is a song by the Canadian punk rock band Billy Talent.
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Album InformationThe song is from their third studio album, "Billy Talent III," which was released in 2009.
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Song ThemeThe song depicts a struggle with inner demons and the concept of good versus evil.
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Music GenreThe song incorporates a mixture of punk rock and alternative rock elements.
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Chart Performance"Devil on My Shoulder" ranked number one on the Canadian rock/alternative chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in October 2009, is considered one of their more visually gripping ones. It depicts the band performing while being surrounded by flames, signifying the inner struggle of the protagonist.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Brendan O'Brien, an American record producer known for working with high-profile rock bands such as Pearl Jam and AC/DC.
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Band CompositionDuring the time this song was written and performed, the band consisted of Benjamin Kowalewicz as the lead vocalist, Ian D'Sa on guitar, Jonathan Gallant on bass guitar, and Aaron Solowoniuk on drums.
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Live Performances"Devil on My Shoulder" was frequently included in the band's setlists during their live performances post the album's release.
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Contribution to Band's PopularityThis song, along with other hits from the same album, further consolidated the band's popularity in the Canadian and international rock scenes.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics are thought to be inspired by the concept of dealing with one's struggles, temptations, and the dark side of oneself, commonly referred to as the 'devil on one's shoulder'.
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Critical Acclaim"Devil on My Shoulder" received general acclaim from music critics, with many praising the band's energetic performance and introspective lyrics.
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