The word "devil" can have good or bad connotations. The Devil, himself, is the personification of evil, but sometimes you need a little bit of the Devil in you to get things done right.
When I speak or sing with "The Devil on my tongue", it means I'm being brutally honest - bullshit free. When the Devil dances on my tongue is allows me to speak my mind without fear. It allows me to live out my true feelings through music.
Sometimes you have to have to explore the dark side of life, and the Devil can be your guide, but just don't let him push you over the edge.
lyrics
Devil On My Tongue
Darkness hides beyond the light
It’s never burning bright
While we try to catch a tiny spark within
History is a rock in the creek
We’re in way to deep
An’ if you holding it, well, maybe you can’t swim
Let me sing
With the Devil on my tongue
Never did it just for fun
Maybe I was on the run
Hey, I know this could go so wrong
Facing it will make me strong
The Devil on my tongue
There’s a beauty in every life
We sweat and strive
Gotta take it night after night and day by day
Every road is just a road
In the beginning, though
When you walk down there it becomes your way
Let me sing
With the Devil on my tongue
Never did it just for fun
Maybe I was on the run
Hey, I know this could go so wrong
Facing it will make me strong
The Devil on my tongue
Let me sing
With the Devil on my tongue
Never did it just for fun
Maybe I was on the run
Hey, I know this could go so wrong
Facing it will make me strong
The Devil on my tongue
The Devil on my tongue
The Devil on my tongue
Music & Lyrics: Reto Burrell
credits
from Devil On My Tongue,
released September 15, 2023
Reto Burrell: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Mario Märchy: Drums
David Friedli: Electric Guitars
Marvin Trummer: Wurlitzer
Recorded & Produced by Reto Burrell at EPM Studio
Wurlitzer recorded at Powerplay Studios
Drums recorded by Rob Viso at Big City Nights Productions
Mixed by Mike Watts at VuDu Studios
Mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering
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