On the Live from Dakota album, prior to playing “Devil”, Kelly Jones states the song is “inspired by the movies of Charles Bukowski”.
[Spoken]
WOMAN: Do you remember the day you left?
MAN: My last night... Of course I heard something horrifying
WOMAN: Do you remember...
[Verse 1]
Ever dance with the devil baby? Oh no...
Make my day
Do you feel lucky? Oh no...
Tomorrow's another day
[Verse 2]
Can you walk on water maybe? Oh no...
Turn water into wine?
Can I buy you a drink there lady? Oh no...
Can you tell me another lie?
[Chorus]
So be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
Be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
[Verse 3]
Have I seen you somewhere baby? Oh no...
I need another line
Are you living the dream there lady? Oh no...
Can I tell you what's inside?
[Chorus]
So be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
Be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
[Verse 4]
Stop the car there baby! Oh no...
You can't handle the truth
So what's the point then lady, oh no...
If ya can't stand to play and lose
[Chorus]
So be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
Be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
So be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
Be my Devil, Angel
Be my shooting star
Bye bye Angel - Be my Devil
Devil was written by Kelly Jones.
Devil was produced by Jim Lowe & Kelly Jones.
Stereophonics released Devil on Mon Sep 19 2005.