People mostly don't realize, the truth behind this song: " To face our devils with positivity, and strength (just like A.W.K.'s), and to never indulge to the devil's temptations."
Ironically; Samael is immature. The opposite of growing up. Hence why atheists and agnostics throw temper tantrums and are such uninformed tools. Samael is a loser. He's there to reflect our inability to Mature spiritually.
Watched Andrew W.K live last night and i have never seen a crowd go so fucking mental for the entire show. People getting thrown all over the place through every song. Some bloody shirts and a LOT of sweat there. if you get the chance to see him , GO !!
It is a good line. How do you know it is overlooked? did you ask a lot of individuals about the lyrical content of the song or are you simply making assumptions?
In a theology that fully accepts that challenges are a vital aspect of life, how can we truly hate the devil? God I love this album. Who else has the stones to tackle theodicy? What is the nature of suffering may well be the single most important question there is.
For those interested in this song meaning, I recommend to read "Joys and passions" of Nietzsche in Thus spoke Zarathustra. That reading is too good to understand that our demons can make marvelous things if we team up with them!
Andrew, your first album was the one and only Audio CD what I have ever bought. Now I'm gonna buy this too. I am coming. :) I edit this comment to say this - however I am sure you know it - be assured that I am at your side too.
I discovered Andrew W.K., by reading his Village Voice section, after becoming a solid fan, I saw that he was a hunk as well. After seeing him in some dumb movie I looked him up and discovered he is primarily this hunky musician. My question to him, is that, knowing how fragile is the human psyche, how responsible is it to write such a song without giving some explanation about just what is meant? Your Voice comments support mankind in every way and nurture their psyche to give them strength and stability in trying times. I was writing a book on meditation, that specified connecting with the divine spirit within, but when telling a story of my past, I realized that the Devil, is also within us, and will protect us with its savagery in dire times. But, this force is so volatile that if given the focus of attention that feeds it, there could be millions of Hitlers running around hurting others for their own pleasure. I continued writing, hoping that people realized that if they place their attention on the divine spirit they will reach oneness with their inner spirit as well as the Holy Spirit that created all things. But, the difference is, that the Dark force is there with you now, as you are, and the Divine force requires transformation, letting go of the ego, the mind and intellect, the emotions and body consciousness through years of meditation, to become one with the Divine Spirit within, consciously and utilize its' spiritual powers of vibratory awareness through your central nervous system. Too complex to mention in song or even this text. But, I for one would like to discuss this more with someone who cares. Andrew W.K., do you really care?
the devil is not inside you he is beside you whispering sweet lies the entire time thats what this song is talking about remember back to the old school cartoons with the angel and the demon on the shoulder the devil is saying do it dont worry im on your side i want what you want. fight that bullshit i just read in here from you evil will never do good for you no mater how much of a sheild it feels like at times that sheild takes a tole on you.
Between the lyrics and message of this and the newer track Everybody Sins (one of his Best ever) I can't help but wonder if W.K. is aligned with the Church of Satan - an organization that espouses the importance of personal choice, freedom from oppressive stricture, and, well - partying. I am not taking sides as I have no need for religion as a whole, but remember beautiful Lucifer was cast out of Heaven because God is a needy control freak and Lucy believed cognizant beings should be able to think for themselves. Just a thought that I had on my own.
Literally the previous track talks how hardship and difficulties on life are out demons, that they are are not there to torment us but to make the journey called life more enjoyable, they are part of life and all that. Is not taking about the devil itself but the he warships on life that are there to make us a better person. But go if, I guess
Satan means: Enemy. The Devil is not on your side, and if you are on His you will sadly suffer the same fate. He is the enemy of the universe and he will burn with this universe. But a new one will be created for the faithful. I choose to be on the side of better angels and follow Messiah. Christ is still King.
This song isn’t saying to pledge your allegiance to satan. Andrew pushes a more non religious message of balancing good with bad. The lyrics of the devil are to show that the dark aspects of life go hand and hand with the light. Listen to In Your Darkest Moments from this album. It’s a minute long spoken segment where Andrew discusses this same principle. He uses terms like devil and demon as metaphors for our darkest moments and inner demons. It’s not meant to just be taken at face value. He believes that every part of life is worth living, and learning to see the bad things as shadows cast by the lighter aspects of life. I am a Christian but I also appreciate art and viewing the different perspectives that others see. It seems like you just saw the title of the song and chose to comment without looking into the rest of the album or doing any research on the artist
I genuinely love finding these comments on anything even vaguely 'religious sounding' lmao.. there's always at least 1. Always the blind conviction, but never the open mind. Edit: and technically you're not even correct - the word Devil means The Slanderer. Thats from the bible itself. Now, consider the possibility that you might be wrong about LOTS of things you believe.
How does the Illuminati figure into any of this? This whole album is like a philosophical pep talk. This is a song about learning to accept the darker aspects of life because they coincide with the lighter parts of life
This song is so underrated... one of the most important messages we have to learn if we want to grow
People mostly don't realize, the truth behind this song: " To face our devils with positivity, and strength (just like A.W.K.'s), and to never indulge to the devil's temptations."
Seeing you here is a welcome surprise.
Holy shit! I know I’m late but it’s awesome to see you here Lazypurple!
Samael is definitely NOT on our side.
Anyone's.
He is a solo act.
Ego incarnate.
In his words too paraphrased; he fucking hates us.
Ironically; Samael is immature.
The opposite of growing up.
Hence why atheists and agnostics throw temper tantrums and are such uninformed tools.
Samael is a loser.
He's there to reflect our inability to Mature spiritually.
the most transcendent and mystical track of the decade
Watched Andrew W.K live last night and i have never seen a crowd go so fucking mental for the entire show. People getting thrown all over the place through every song. Some bloody shirts and a LOT of sweat there. if you get the chance to see him , GO !!
he's not talking about the literal devil ... he's talking about your deepest, darkest thoughts.
That is the literal devil.
I think the most overlooked and underappreciated lyric in this whole song has to be "When all your thoughts become as one, I reveal a new divide".
It is a good line. How do you know it is overlooked? did you ask a lot of individuals about the lyrical content of the song or are you simply making assumptions?
Andrew I can't even put into words how much positive energy and awesomeness you have given us.!
WHAT CAN I SAY THANK YOU ANDREW YOU HELPED
In a theology that fully accepts that challenges are a vital aspect of life, how can we truly hate the devil? God I love this album. Who else has the stones to tackle theodicy? What is the nature of suffering may well be the single most important question there is.
Andrew w.k your awesome! So glad your back!
This gave me chills! The piano riffs are sooooooo Flipping awesome!
Anyone else find this to be really Steinman-esque? Amazing song beautifully written.
if you listen to this song the whole way through. You will understand.
I will try.
This whole album makes me feel awesome! Please don't wait so long for the next one !
The buildup starting at 2:45 is 😩
Good GOD, AWK, you never cease to inspire!
Im surprised more people arent reading the lyrics and thinking about the amazing power of this song. Shows how reactive people are nowadays i suppose
I understand
For those interested in this song meaning, I recommend to read "Joys and passions" of Nietzsche in Thus spoke Zarathustra. That reading is too good to understand that our demons can make marvelous things if we team up with them!
Also works with other humans.
Thank you, devil
You're welcome
Been enjoying your song for a while now and when it comes to this song I am on your side. Great work.
best song on the album
Man oh man! Andrew wk you awesome musical wizard!
Masterpiece!!
I love it!!!
This song hits good
Hide in your true self , to be the truth, unseen,
Channelling the Meat Loaf
Holy beaver tits! You're right.
Big Meat Loaf fan, myself lol
Andrew, your first album was the one and only Audio CD what I have ever bought. Now I'm gonna buy this too. I am coming. :)
I edit this comment to say this - however I am sure you know it - be assured that I am at your side too.
Hell yeah!
Thank you melon
We're all half devil. The important thing is to recognize it and quarantine it.
Kind of reminds me of what Carl Jung talks about as your shadow
The devil I guess is on my side
THANK YOUUU!: ')
I discovered Andrew W.K., by reading his Village Voice section, after becoming a solid fan, I saw that he was a hunk as well. After seeing him in some dumb movie I looked him up and discovered he is primarily this hunky musician. My question to him, is that, knowing how fragile is the human psyche, how responsible is it to write such a song without giving some explanation about just what is meant? Your Voice comments support mankind in every way and nurture their psyche to give them strength and stability in trying times. I was writing a book on meditation, that specified connecting with the divine spirit within, but when telling a story of my past, I realized that the Devil, is also within us, and will protect us with its savagery in dire times. But, this force is so volatile that if given the focus of attention that feeds it, there could be millions of Hitlers running around hurting others for their own pleasure. I continued writing, hoping that people realized that if they place their attention on the divine spirit they will reach oneness with their inner spirit as well as the Holy Spirit that created all things. But, the difference is, that the Dark force is there with you now, as you are, and the Divine force requires transformation, letting go of the ego, the mind and intellect, the emotions and body consciousness through years of meditation, to become one with the Divine Spirit within, consciously and utilize its' spiritual powers of vibratory awareness through your central nervous system. Too complex to mention in song or even this text. But, I for one would like to discuss this more with someone who cares. Andrew W.K., do you really care?
the devil is not inside you he is beside you whispering sweet lies the entire time thats what this song is talking about remember back to the old school cartoons with the angel and the demon on the shoulder the devil is saying do it dont worry im on your side i want what you want. fight that bullshit i just read in here from you evil will never do good for you no mater how much of a sheild it feels like at times that sheild takes a tole on you.
This is my least favorite comment.
This bummed me out
Is this a Bud Light commercial?
Tony Lupori TIDE
Tony Lupori I fucking wished 😂😂😂
Underrated comment
lol
im trying to see anthony fantano's audience discovering awk as a good thing but a lot of them just really dont get it. but again, im trying.
Melon God recommended
simpletown323 feels like I'm part of a cult
This instrumental reminds me of "bomb it" soundtrack
Between the lyrics and message of this and the newer track Everybody Sins (one of his Best ever) I can't help but wonder if W.K. is aligned with the Church of Satan - an organization that espouses the importance of personal choice, freedom from oppressive stricture, and, well - partying. I am not taking sides as I have no need for religion as a whole, but remember beautiful Lucifer was cast out of Heaven because God is a needy control freak and Lucy believed cognizant beings should be able to think for themselves. Just a thought that I had on my own.
It's good
" Saturn - 12am - 3am 😈 "
Goth glam with a lil bit of my lil pony!
Rad
The album cover looks like a Thomas Kincaid painting
Samuel Stalcup Boris Vallejo painted the album cover. He did those scantily clad barbarians during 80s.
AWK actually has a video on how the cover was made.
how it feels to be slytherin
Has Anthony lost his mind?
Shabazziii Bam IKR!!!! Positive, energetic and HAPPY music!!!! Fuck this REEEEEEEE!
In the best possible way.
It's well written, honest and non-saccharine motivational music. In 2018 that deserves an 8.
Literally the previous track talks how hardship and difficulties on life are out demons, that they are are not there to torment us but to make the journey called life more enjoyable, they are part of life and all that.
Is not taking about the devil itself but the he warships on life that are there to make us a better person.
But go if, I guess
lmao
the devil is not on 11 people's side.
Only reason I am alive is my possession when my big brother killed me with his car in 1997
This is like campy elo
I see what you mean
the devil is not on your side wise up
Thanks satan
This is campier than Ghost which is impressive
Alternative title:
So you regret becoming a Free Mason
Miley Cyrus is my girlfriend.
Satan means: Enemy. The Devil is not on your side, and if you are on His you will sadly suffer the same fate. He is the enemy of the universe and he will burn with this universe. But a new one will be created for the faithful. I choose to be on the side of better angels and follow Messiah. Christ is still King.
This song isn’t saying to pledge your allegiance to satan. Andrew pushes a more non religious message of balancing good with bad. The lyrics of the devil are to show that the dark aspects of life go hand and hand with the light. Listen to In Your Darkest Moments from this album. It’s a minute long spoken segment where Andrew discusses this same principle. He uses terms like devil and demon as metaphors for our darkest moments and inner demons. It’s not meant to just be taken at face value. He believes that every part of life is worth living, and learning to see the bad things as shadows cast by the lighter aspects of life. I am a Christian but I also appreciate art and viewing the different perspectives that others see. It seems like you just saw the title of the song and chose to comment without looking into the rest of the album or doing any research on the artist
I genuinely love finding these comments on anything even vaguely 'religious sounding' lmao.. there's always at least 1.
Always the blind conviction, but never the open mind.
Edit: and technically you're not even correct - the word Devil means The Slanderer. Thats from the bible itself. Now, consider the possibility that you might be wrong about LOTS of things you believe.
melon has gone spolied
Selling for the Illuminati eh? Your earlier songs were better.
How does the Illuminati figure into any of this? This whole album is like a philosophical pep talk. This is a song about learning to accept the darker aspects of life because they coincide with the lighter parts of life
This is hilarious! Is this supposed to be funny?
I dig those shoes