I think they’re saying that we blame atrocities on the devil and evil … but he said we are to blame. People did all the horrible things he listed - they wouldn’t have happened if people hadn’t perpetrated them. We can’t use the excuse of “the devil made me do it” and remove our guilt. At the end of the song, he says “I’ll tell you one thing, you are to blame”.
I agree completely. His point is don’t blame “the devil “for the crap that humans do. The obvious correlation is when humans do good, we do it also because we are humans, not because of some supernatural authority from the benevolent theme park in the sky.
If you (have) read the Bible you should know Jesus had many moments of doubt and pain. This song is about Lucifer a.k.a. Satan or the Devil and it tells us we should not blame some (made up) dark entity for the crimes we commit ourselves. The song also requires some historical knowledge, like as Mick Jagger sings about Pilates, the Blietzkrieg (World War 2) and the Russian Revolution; ‘‘hanged around in St.Petersburg when I saw it was time for a change, killed the Czar and his ministers, Anastasia (daughter of the Czar who was killed with the Czars family) screamed in vain’’. So it's a reflection for human kind, God and the devil only excist if we allow them to.
"Sympathy for the Devil" is simply the most honest "Christian" song written in the past 75 years. Let me explain... The Stones do a good job of describing the "game" of Satan. If you don't know Christ had doubt reconsider that he prayed so hard he sweat blood. That is doubt turned up to 11. We have all endured things we must go through and to do it blindly or without caution is simply ignoring the truth of the situation. Christ knew what lay ahead but he begged his father for another way, he doubted in essence the plan ahead. If you have a working knowledge of history you'll recognize The Devil's handiwork in world events that is so masterfully laid out. But, Satan keeps repeating "what confuses you is the nature of my game" Which is why I say it is the most honest Christian song in decades. We sing Hymns and Praise Music with little regards for the evil that lies ahead, and then when we fall for the trap of The Devil we seemed shocked. What The Rolling Stones is trying to convey is throughout history Satan is always ready to lie, deceive, tempt, etc everyone including Jesus Christ. But, in the end he helped Pilot wash his hands. So, when you go out in the world keep in mind you will meet evil and have some courtesy because he is willing to steal your soul and faith
I disagree. What he's actually saying is that the devil is within us. WE are the devil. We as humans are doing all evil, and we shouldn't blame the devil. WE are to blame, no one else, but we created the devil as some sort of cop out. The devil's ultimate trick is that he's us. WE are the devil, but we don't realize it. That's the message of the song.
Enjoyed your reaction. Doubt and pain. The scene of Jesus in Gethsemane sure looks like doubt and pain to me, followed by acceptance and calm resolve. A truly human moment, very dramatic. The gospel of Luke even has Jesus sweating blood. Recommend for your enjoyment or for reaction, the song Gethsemane from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Ian Gillian, vocalist for Deep Purple, does the original broadway version and Ted Nealy does another rendition for the movie. Both are excellent.
The doubt was in the Garden of Gethsemane. "Father let this cup pass from me if possible but thy will be done. " That's from memory so you'd better check it but it's close.
@@mikebetts2046 I guess in both cases The Father couldn't have let the Son know the result of the conclusion of his time on earth. If he had, it wouldn't have been the PERFECT sacrifice made on our behalf ✌
He was actually quoting scripture. Psalm 22 I believe, which while it predated him by at least 500 years, was a word for word description of the suffering he had faced at the hands of the Romans.
The song is not a worship song to the devil. The lyrics tell us that every one of posess devil like tendancies. You must study the lyrics, Jagger is speaking in third person.
What is perhaps the uttermost disturbing aspect of this song that you reviewed is its presentation of not that which is false but that which is true, because it is the truth that lays bare our embrace of that which is false.
If I'm correct, when Jesus went to Gethsemane to pray, he begged the Father to "take this cup from me," I took that as his not wanting to do what he was here for. That was the "doubt."
I am an atheist and even i know about the moments of doubt of Christ. As this refences doubt and pain this most likely refers to the moment when Jesus on the cross asks "oh father why have you forsaken me", not the scene of the temptation of Christ in the desert.
@@jimcagney6696 Yeah, he's played a fair bit. On Beggars Baquet he's on bass on Street Fighting Man and Stray Cat Blues. On Let It Bleed it's Live With Me and Exile, Goat's Head Soup, Bigger Bang and Hackney Diamonds has him play bass on several songs. He's certainly not bad.
40 days in the desert when the devil was trying to tempt, goad and bribe Jesus into sin i would say the pain came from 40 days and nights in the desert itself you know the hardship of it that's the pain. I am a Pagan and i know it , are you sure you are what you claim to be?
Jesus moment of doubt and pain he's referring to is Matthew 27:46. Jesus was dying on the cross and he cries "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
1. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Lyrics: "I was around when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain." Meaning: This line refers to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The "moment of doubt and pain" alludes to Jesus' suffering and anguish before his death, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Devil implies that he was present during this event, possibly influencing it or taking pleasure in the pain and doubt Jesus experienced. 2. The Russian Revolution and the Execution of the Romanovs Lyrics: "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." Meaning: This verse points to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, including his daughter Anastasia, by the Bolsheviks. The Devil claims to have witnessed or even instigated this violent change, emphasizing the chaos and tragedy of the event. 3. World War II and Nazi Germany Lyrics: "I rode a tank, held a general's rank when the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank." Meaning: This line references World War II and the Blitzkrieg strategy used by Nazi Germany to swiftly invade countries. The Devil describes himself as a military leader participating in the carnage, highlighting the widespread destruction, death, and suffering caused by the war. 4. The Assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Lyrics: "I shouted out, 'Who killed the Kennedys?' When after all it was you and me." Meaning: This part refers to the assassinations of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and his brother Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. The Devil shifts the blame not only to himself but also to humanity, suggesting that evil acts often arise from collective actions and societal conditions rather than a single individual. Overall Theme The song presents evil not as an external force but as an intrinsic part of human nature. By speaking through the Devil’s perspective, it challenges listeners to confront humanity’s complicity in historical tragedies and atrocities. The Devil’s polished and charismatic persona underscores the seductive nature of evil and how easily it can infiltrate society. This lyrical exploration of history and morality makes "Sympathy for the Devil" one of the most thought-provoking songs in rock music history.
If you listen closely to these lyrics, you may come to realize that this song is NOT about the Devil. This part here reveals the truth behind the message. "Just as every cop is a Criminal And all the sinners Saints As heads is tails" [THESE ARE OBVIOUSLY CONTRADICTIONS] "Just call me Lucifer" [SO IS THIS] If a cop is to a criminal, as a sinner is to a saint, and as heads is to tails, then it follows that Lucifer is to "God". Hope you guess my name! The protagonist he's describing in this song is God, not the Devil. "So if you meet me (God) have some Courtesy have some Sympathy and some Taste" Ingenious lyrics.
I've never been into the Stones. I think they are highly overrated. They really aren't worthy of the brilliant Americans they were influenced by. The Stones are 5 iterations away blues/rock for the London/New York/L.A. "tastes" out there. Probably would have never made it without the "bad boy" antics of the 60s....showmanship over talent and song writing ability. I like about 5 of their songs only. This is one of them (Angie is another one.) They should have listened more to what their mates, The Beatles, did. They honored the music they listened to and loved from America much better than the Stones. Now, Led Zeppelin....that's a band that had skills when doing southern/American blues.
You are so wrong. Just how many tunes did Zeppelin write compared to The Stones. The Beatles were overrated in my opinion. Who's best live >> The Stones then Zeppelin and then The Beatles. Let's not forget you can put The Who and Queen above The Beatles when comparing a live performance.
Stones overrated ?? Your opinion stephenmosgrove6559 is laughable. The Stones are a masterful band with some of the most iconic tracks and albums in rock history !
It was on the cross! The Father had to turn his back, on the sin of the world; the Lord had takin to himself. Hence “Father why have you forsaken me” that was his moment! 🙏✝️❤️
What often goes unmentioned is the brilliant piano on this song, courtesy of the great Nicky Hopkins.
Thanks Nicky!
One of the greatest bangers of the entire universe!!! A total classic!🔥🔥🎸🎸Also as a Christian you should know that Jesus definitely had doubts!
"Why hath Thou forsaken me?" was the moment of doubt.
I think they’re saying that we blame atrocities on the devil and evil … but he said we are to blame. People did all the horrible things he listed - they wouldn’t have happened if people hadn’t perpetrated them. We can’t use the excuse of “the devil made me do it” and remove our guilt. At the end of the song, he says “I’ll tell you one thing, you are to blame”.
I agree completely. His point is don’t blame “the devil “for the crap that humans do. The obvious correlation is when humans do good, we do it also because we are humans, not because of some supernatural authority from the benevolent theme park in the sky.
The end is mostly the devil putting the blame on you, instead of "we both did it", which is confusing, which is the nature of the game.
@@jalamela2607 The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he didn't exist...
The Devil manifesting himself through the humans in the events.
So refreshing to hear a Christians take on this composition.
Great lyrics that really make you think, not to mention killer guitar.
If you (have) read the Bible you should know Jesus had many moments of doubt and pain.
This song is about Lucifer a.k.a. Satan or the Devil and it tells us we should not blame some (made up) dark entity for the crimes we commit ourselves. The song also requires some historical knowledge, like as Mick Jagger sings about Pilates, the Blietzkrieg (World War 2) and the Russian Revolution; ‘‘hanged around in St.Petersburg when I saw it was time for a change, killed the Czar and his ministers, Anastasia (daughter of the Czar who was killed with the Czars family) screamed in vain’’. So it's a reflection for human kind, God and the devil only excist if we allow them to.
Good job.
His dout was why have those forsaken me father
He did have his moment out doubt which also means suffering on earth is so bad that even god's son found it unbearable for a moment
Jesus had his doubt during the crucifiction...he cried out "lord why have you forsaken me" ......look it up
As we all do as humans
Every sound, every screech of Keith's guitar, Bill's bass, Charlie's drums, every woo-woo is integral to the whole song .... even the silences.
Oddly Keith played bass as well as lead guitar on this one. Bill was on backing vocals and percussion.
"Sympathy for the Devil" is simply the most honest "Christian" song written in the past 75 years. Let me explain... The Stones do a good job of describing the "game" of Satan. If you don't know Christ had doubt reconsider that he prayed so hard he sweat blood. That is doubt turned up to 11. We have all endured things we must go through and to do it blindly or without caution is simply ignoring the truth of the situation. Christ knew what lay ahead but he begged his father for another way, he doubted in essence the plan ahead. If you have a working knowledge of history you'll recognize The Devil's handiwork in world events that is so masterfully laid out. But, Satan keeps repeating "what confuses you is the nature of my game" Which is why I say it is the most honest Christian song in decades. We sing Hymns and Praise Music with little regards for the evil that lies ahead, and then when we fall for the trap of The Devil we seemed shocked. What The Rolling Stones is trying to convey is throughout history Satan is always ready to lie, deceive, tempt, etc everyone including Jesus Christ. But, in the end he helped Pilot wash his hands. So, when you go out in the world keep in mind you will meet evil and have some courtesy because he is willing to steal your soul and faith
I disagree. What he's actually saying is that the devil is within us. WE are the devil. We as humans are doing all evil, and we shouldn't blame the devil. WE are to blame, no one else, but we created the devil as some sort of cop out. The devil's ultimate trick is that he's us. WE are the devil, but we don't realize it. That's the message of the song.
Enjoyed your reaction.
Doubt and pain. The scene of Jesus in Gethsemane sure looks like doubt and pain to me, followed by acceptance and calm resolve. A truly human moment, very dramatic. The gospel of Luke even has Jesus sweating blood.
Recommend for your enjoyment or for reaction, the song Gethsemane from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Ian Gillian, vocalist for Deep Purple, does the original broadway version and Ted Nealy does another rendition for the movie. Both are excellent.
based on “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me"
The doubt was in the Garden of Gethsemane. "Father let this cup pass from me if possible but thy will be done. " That's from memory so you'd better check it but it's close.
Or...on the cross "father, why hast thou forsaken me"
@@mikebetts2046 I guess in both cases The Father couldn't have let the Son know the result of the conclusion of his time on earth. If he had, it wouldn't have been the PERFECT sacrifice made on our behalf ✌
There’s so much being said in this song
bless you Sis for saying the obvious truth
Doubt: on the cross he wailed: My God. Why has thou forsaken me
That was the human part suffering, his spiritual perfection never waivered because he didn't ask the Father to end it!!!!!
He was actually quoting scripture. Psalm 22 I believe, which while it predated him by at least 500 years, was a word for word description of the suffering he had faced at the hands of the Romans.
Love the Stones 😊
Believe in yourself before,a god
The song is not a worship song to the devil. The lyrics tell us that every one of posess devil like tendancies. You must study the lyrics, Jagger is speaking in third person.
We blame the devil for all evil, although it is we ourselves who are responsible.
Grandgrandpa73 here. The Devil do bove sides, and his biggest Trick is -- People, I don't exist !!😮
this music is very cool 👌
What is perhaps the uttermost disturbing aspect of this song that you reviewed is its presentation of not that which is false but that which is true, because it is the truth that lays bare our embrace of that which is false.
A history lesson! 😎
We didn't need him. We were already good at it. Humanity.
If I'm correct, when Jesus went to Gethsemane to pray, he begged the Father to "take this cup from me," I took that as his not wanting to do what he was here for. That was the "doubt."
Father why hast thou forsaken me .
"Father! Why have you abandon me?" said Jesus, doubtfully, while on the cross...
Super
He was quoting Psalm 22 - fullfillment of prophesy.
I am an atheist and even i know about the moments of doubt of Christ. As this refences doubt and pain this most likely refers to the moment when Jesus on the cross asks "oh father why have you forsaken me", not the scene of the temptation of Christ in the desert.
this video was made decades after song was released
Bill Wyman killing it on the bass
Its actually Keith Richards on the bass.
@@samil5601 Wow! I'm not surprised Keith can play bass really good. I enjoy watching him play bass with the Dirty Mac Band.
@@jimcagney6696 Yeah, he's played a fair bit. On Beggars Baquet he's on bass on Street Fighting Man and Stray Cat Blues. On Let It Bleed it's Live With Me and Exile, Goat's Head Soup, Bigger Bang and Hackney Diamonds has him play bass on several songs. He's certainly not bad.
Doubt as in the prayers "take away this cup" Mick is Anglican
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40 days in the desert when the devil was trying to tempt, goad and bribe Jesus into sin i would say the pain came from 40 days and nights in the desert itself you know the hardship of it that's the pain.
I am a Pagan and i know it , are you sure you are what you claim to be?
Jesus moment of doubt and pain he's referring to is Matthew 27:46. Jesus was dying on the cross and he cries "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
Satan is to blame, but not fully. He's only the instigator. He hasn't personally killed anyone, humanity has done 100% of that work for him.
If Satan is to blame so is the Father. A Mobius strip of accountability . Draw a line.
Hope you understand
Ponce Pilate
According to Christian mythology he absolutely had doubt, his moment in the garden the night before the crucifixion was his night of doubt.
1. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Lyrics:
"I was around when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain."
Meaning:
This line refers to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The "moment of doubt and pain" alludes to Jesus' suffering and anguish before his death, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Devil implies that he was present during this event, possibly influencing it or taking pleasure in the pain and doubt Jesus experienced.
2. The Russian Revolution and the Execution of the Romanovs
Lyrics:
"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."
Meaning:
This verse points to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, including his daughter Anastasia, by the Bolsheviks. The Devil claims to have witnessed or even instigated this violent change, emphasizing the chaos and tragedy of the event.
3. World War II and Nazi Germany
Lyrics:
"I rode a tank, held a general's rank when the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank."
Meaning:
This line references World War II and the Blitzkrieg strategy used by Nazi Germany to swiftly invade countries. The Devil describes himself as a military leader participating in the carnage, highlighting the widespread destruction, death, and suffering caused by the war.
4. The Assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy
Lyrics:
"I shouted out, 'Who killed the Kennedys?' When after all it was you and me."
Meaning:
This part refers to the assassinations of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and his brother Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. The Devil shifts the blame not only to himself but also to humanity, suggesting that evil acts often arise from collective actions and societal conditions rather than a single individual.
Overall Theme
The song presents evil not as an external force but as an intrinsic part of human nature. By speaking through the Devil’s perspective, it challenges listeners to confront humanity’s complicity in historical tragedies and atrocities. The Devil’s polished and charismatic persona underscores the seductive nature of evil and how easily it can infiltrate society.
This lyrical exploration of history and morality makes "Sympathy for the Devil" one of the most thought-provoking songs in rock music history.
Jesus had his moment of doubt in the garden go look it up have a re read
How disappointing your response is :(( Blah !! Down vote for sure !
If you listen closely to these lyrics, you may come to realize that this song is NOT about the Devil.
This part here reveals the truth behind the message.
"Just as every cop is a Criminal
And all the sinners Saints
As heads is tails"
[THESE ARE OBVIOUSLY CONTRADICTIONS]
"Just call me Lucifer"
[SO IS THIS]
If a cop is to a criminal, as a sinner is to a saint, and as heads is to tails, then it follows that Lucifer is to "God".
Hope you guess my name!
The protagonist he's describing in this song is God, not the Devil.
"So if you meet me (God)
have some Courtesy
have some Sympathy
and some Taste"
Ingenious lyrics.
Pilate none knows what it means funny
I've never been into the Stones. I think they are highly overrated. They really aren't worthy of the brilliant Americans they were influenced by. The Stones are 5 iterations away blues/rock for the London/New York/L.A. "tastes" out there. Probably would have never made it without the "bad boy" antics of the 60s....showmanship over talent and song writing ability. I like about 5 of their songs only. This is one of them (Angie is another one.) They should have listened more to what their mates, The Beatles, did. They honored the music they listened to and loved from America much better than the Stones. Now, Led Zeppelin....that's a band that had skills when doing southern/American blues.
You are so wrong. Just how many tunes did Zeppelin write compared to The Stones. The Beatles were overrated in my opinion. Who's best live >> The Stones then Zeppelin and then The Beatles. Let's not forget you can put The Who and Queen above The Beatles when comparing a live performance.
Stones overrated ??
Your opinion stephenmosgrove6559 is laughable.
The Stones are a masterful band with some of the most iconic tracks and albums in rock history !
This is probably the worst take ever. And then you climax it with Zeppelin, who cribbed nearly every riff from previously recorded music.
Always had to supplement their talent with out side talent! The ain’t Led Zeppelin!
It was on the cross! The Father had to turn his back, on the sin of the world; the Lord had takin to himself. Hence “Father why have you forsaken me” that was his moment! 🙏✝️❤️