Sympathy for the Devil
The Rolling Stones
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Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste I've been around for a long, long year Stole many a man's soul to waste And I was 'round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate Pleased to meet you Hope you guess my name But what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game I stuck around St. Petersburg When I saw it was a time for a change Killed the czar and his ministers Anastasia screamed in vain I rode a tank Held a general's rank When the blitzkrieg raged And the bodies stank Pleased to meet you Hope you guess my name, oh yeah Ah, what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game, oh yeah I watched with glee While your kings and queens Fought for ten decades For the gods they made I shouted out Who killed the Kennedys? When after all It was you and me Let me please introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste And I laid traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reached Bombay Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah But what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah But what's confusing you Is just the nature of my game, mm yeah Just as every cop is a criminal And all the sinners saints As heads is tails Just call me Lucifer 'Cause I'm in need of some restraint So if you meet me Have some courtesy Have some sympathy, and some taste Use all your well-learned politesse Or I'll lay your soul to waste, mm yeah Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, mm yeah But what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game, mm mean it, get down Oh yeah, get on down Oh yeah Oh yeah Tell me baby, what's my name Tell me honey, can ya guess my name Tell me baby, what's my name I tell you one time, you're to blame Oh, right What's my name Tell me, baby, what's my name Tell me, sweetie, what's my name
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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7 facts about this song
Genre1. "Sympathy for the Devil" is mostly known as a samba rock song. It is a fusion of rock and roll and samba music.
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Participants2. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Mick Jagger is the lead vocalist, while Keith Richards is the guitarist of The Rolling Stones.
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Origins3. “Sympathy for the Devil” is featured on their 1968 album Beggars Banquet.
4. The lyrics of the song were inspired by “The Master and Margarita”, a book by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov.
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Meaning5. The song is narrated by a character who represents the devil. However, the song doesn't promote evil, but instead criticizes humanity's role in historical atrocities.
6. The song is a comment on the evil that men do rather than a glorification of the devil.
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Recording Process7. The initial recording of the song was done as a folk song. After several trials and changes, it took on its samba rock rhythm.
8. During the recording of the song, a film called "One Plus One" by Jean-Luc Godard was made, displaying the evolution of the song.
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Controversies9. The song has often been controversial due to its title and lyrics, leading to misinterpretations about its meaning.
10. The release of the song led some religious groups to label the Rolling Stones as Satanists.
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Legacy11. Despite its controversies, "Sympathy for the Devil" is one of The Rolling Stones' most popular and enduring songs.
12. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Guns N' Roses and U2.
13. The song, especially its percussion breakdown, has been heavily sampled in various genres, particularly in hip hop.
14. In a Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time," "Sympathy for the Devil" was ranked at No.32.
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