The blinds here are so sharp and they cut
The light from a primitive sun.
You know I really wanted her.

Society thinks so highly of
This hotel I vomited on
Before I lost the sight of her

My man, he quietly closes the door.
Now the pharaoh has woken.
My hands, I feel like I've been here before.
She has already spoken.

Anyway
There's no reason to get hurt.
You don't need to sell your shirt
To do the devil's work.

You've finally found your place.
You know it always works.
You know it always works.

I saw someone who looked like you on
The platform at Bohndi station,
But from a younger era.
The lights in the bell house were still on.
We all need somebody to love
Be we clothed or naked

My man, he quietly closes the door.
Now the pharaoh has woken.
My hands, I feel like I've been here before.
She has already spoken.

Anyway
Theres' no reason to get hurt.
You don't need to sell your shirt
To do the devil's work.

You've finally found your place.
You know it always works.
You know it always works.
You've finally found your place.



Lyrics submitted by ewagner20, edited by ARampaginWalrus

Track duration: 03:58


Devil's Work song meanings
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    General Comment:I think the song is literally about sex. The devil's work is sex itself.

    He's makes the argument that you don't have to do much to have sex. He easily finds this girl who he has been with before (My hands, I feel like I've been here before)
    Flag Effortson April 26, 2012   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:Thanks for the lyrics. I believe it means to finally shut the damn door and NEVER EVER look back 'cause the person was never worth it to begin with... GOOD SONG!
    Flag SugarInMyBowlMmmmmmon March 25, 2012   Link
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    Lyric Correction:I think it's this, but not sure if it's "you" or "you've" (finally found your place):

    The blinds here are so sharp and they cut
    The light from the primitive sun
    You know I really wanted her

    Society thinks so highly of
    This hotel I vomited on
    Before I lost the sight of her

    My man, he quietly closes the door
    Now the Pharaoh is woken
    My hands, I feel like I've been here before
    She has already spoken
    Anyway

    There's no reason to get hurt
    You don't need to sell your shirt
    To do the Devil's work

    You finally found your place
    You know it always works
    You know it always works

    I saw someone who looked like you on
    The platform at Bondi Station
    But from a younger era

    The lights in the bell house were still on
    We all need somebody to love
    Be we clothed or naked

    My man, he quietly closes the door
    Now the Pharaoh is woken
    My hands, I feel like I've been here before
    She has already spoken
    Anyway

    There's no reason to get hurt
    You don't need to sell your shirt
    To do the Devil's work

    You finally found your place
    You know it always works
    You know it always works

    You finally found your place
    Flag magsimuson March 25, 2012   Link

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