I think that this song probabally is some sort of commentary on the urban atmosphere of the early 70's. It seems to me Stevie found a very catchy-non threatening way to discuss the mistrust of authority and the feeling of pending doom from outside and inside influences (devils on his way). The true genius of this song is that we all danced to it carefree while he was speaking of socially relevant issues.
I think that this song probabally is some sort of commentary on the urban atmosphere of the early 70's. It seems to me Stevie found a very catchy-non threatening way to discuss the mistrust of authority and the feeling of pending doom from outside and inside influences (devils on his way). The true genius of this song is that we all danced to it carefree while he was speaking of socially relevant issues.