About the Song
A Devil in Angel’s Clothing: Unmasking Elvis Presley’s “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise”
Close your eyes for a moment, picture a scene straight out of a 1950s soda shop. Jukebox crackles, milkshakes froth, and a young Elvis Presley, all slicked-back hair and blue suede shoes, croons a melody that’s equal parts sugar and spice. Then, a twist. The sweetness melts away, replaced by a knowing growl, a wink in his voice as he declares, “You look like an angel, walk like an angel, talk like an angel, but I got wise. You’re the Devil in Disguise.”
That, my friends, is the essence of “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise”, a 1963 gem from the King himself. It’s a song that taps into a timeless theme: the duality of human nature, the angel and devil that reside within each of us. But Elvis, with his inimitable blend of charm and swagger, takes it one step further, painting a picture of a deceitful beauty, a siren with a smile that masks a mischievous heart.
The song’s brilliance lies in its contradictions. The melody, a bouncy pop confection, belies the lyrics’ darker undertones. Elvis’s voice, smooth as silk one moment, erupts into a playful growl the next, mirroring the push-and-pull between innocence and temptation. It’s a game of cat and mouse, Elvis playing the lovestruck fool, slowly unraveling the mystery of this captivating woman until he sees through her facade.
But is she truly a devil in disguise? Or is Elvis, with his own fair share of shadows, simply projecting his own demons onto her? The beauty of the song lies in its ambiguity. It leaves us wondering, questioning, just like the protagonist himself. Is this a cautionary tale about the dangers of hidden desires, or a playful dance with the thrill of the unknown?
This ambiguity, this dance between light and dark, is what makes “(You’re The) Devil in Disguise” such a resonant song. It speaks to our own internal struggles, the constant battle between our better selves and the temptations that whisper in our ears. It reminds us that appearances can be deceiving, that even the most angelic faces can harbor hidden depths.
So, the next time you hear that familiar melody, don’t just tap your toes. Let Elvis’s words wash over you, let them ignite your own curiosity, your own exploration of the angels and devils that dance within us all. Remember, even the sweetest song can hold a hidden sting, and sometimes, the most captivating beauty is the one that reveals its true colors just when you think you have it figured out.
Now, hit that play button and let the King himself guide you through the shadows and the shimmers of this timeless classic.
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Lyrics
You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You’re the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
You fooled me with your kisses
You cheated and you schemed
Heaven knows how you lied to me
You’re not the way you seemed
You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You’re the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
I thought that I was in heaven
But I was sure surprised
Heaven help me, I didn’t see
The devil in your eyes
You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You’re the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
You’re the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are, devil in disguise
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