I think this song is sung in the point of view of the Devil, and is saying to stop blaming the Devil for everything bad. There are alot of references, including the crucifixion of Jesus, world war 2, and the assasination of John F. Kennedy. But who crucified Jesus? Man. Who started WWII? Man. What killed J.F.K? Man. This song is saying that the Devil didn't cause these things, he just "watched" while man did all the work. That's why this song is called "Sympathy for the Devil". It isn't saying to really have sympathy for him, it is saying that maybe we should stop blaming him for all bad things, and maybe start taking a look at ourselves
Absolutely agree. This song is all about man. Pilot, kings and queens, rulers, politicians, war mongers, you and me. It's all laid out right there in the lyrics. I don't for a second think that Mick Jager / Keith Richards intended any religiosity in any direction, but for me as a Christian and member of the human race I appreciate the song for pointing out the power that man has to destroy. It's easy to blame someone, be it the devil, God or any man, but the fact is we all have power over our actions (free-will) and...
Absolutely agree. This song is all about man. Pilot, kings and queens, rulers, politicians, war mongers, you and me. It's all laid out right there in the lyrics. I don't for a second think that Mick Jager / Keith Richards intended any religiosity in any direction, but for me as a Christian and member of the human race I appreciate the song for pointing out the power that man has to destroy. It's easy to blame someone, be it the devil, God or any man, but the fact is we all have power over our actions (free-will) and it is us humans who enable all the terrible things to happen through our actions and apathy.
@serg340 I just stumbled upon your comment, good thoughts. Been a while since you posted you comment. I agree, but I would like to expand a little. It is also look into the very nature of nature of evil it self. It boasts of its conquests, power, threatens anything the will try to stand against it and will lie without hesitation. Of course these are all human traits, yet sometimes it seems that evil does take on a life all its own.
@serg340 I just stumbled upon your comment, good thoughts. Been a while since you posted you comment. I agree, but I would like to expand a little. It is also look into the very nature of nature of evil it self. It boasts of its conquests, power, threatens anything the will try to stand against it and will lie without hesitation. Of course these are all human traits, yet sometimes it seems that evil does take on a life all its own.
@serg340 Either you believe in the Devil or you don't. If you do, you can't assign some evil to him, and some to man. You can't have it both ways--once you believe in the Devil, you've written humanity a free ticket.
@serg340 Either you believe in the Devil or you don't. If you do, you can't assign some evil to him, and some to man. You can't have it both ways--once you believe in the Devil, you've written humanity a free ticket.
I think this song is sung in the point of view of the Devil, and is saying to stop blaming the Devil for everything bad. There are alot of references, including the crucifixion of Jesus, world war 2, and the assasination of John F. Kennedy. But who crucified Jesus? Man. Who started WWII? Man. What killed J.F.K? Man. This song is saying that the Devil didn't cause these things, he just "watched" while man did all the work. That's why this song is called "Sympathy for the Devil". It isn't saying to really have sympathy for him, it is saying that maybe we should stop blaming him for all bad things, and maybe start taking a look at ourselves
Absolutely agree. This song is all about man. Pilot, kings and queens, rulers, politicians, war mongers, you and me. It's all laid out right there in the lyrics. I don't for a second think that Mick Jager / Keith Richards intended any religiosity in any direction, but for me as a Christian and member of the human race I appreciate the song for pointing out the power that man has to destroy. It's easy to blame someone, be it the devil, God or any man, but the fact is we all have power over our actions (free-will) and...
Absolutely agree. This song is all about man. Pilot, kings and queens, rulers, politicians, war mongers, you and me. It's all laid out right there in the lyrics. I don't for a second think that Mick Jager / Keith Richards intended any religiosity in any direction, but for me as a Christian and member of the human race I appreciate the song for pointing out the power that man has to destroy. It's easy to blame someone, be it the devil, God or any man, but the fact is we all have power over our actions (free-will) and it is us humans who enable all the terrible things to happen through our actions and apathy.
@serg340 That's exactly what I think. It is the evils of mankind that we care calling the devil.
@serg340 That's exactly what I think. It is the evils of mankind that we care calling the devil.
@serg340 I just stumbled upon your comment, good thoughts. Been a while since you posted you comment. I agree, but I would like to expand a little. It is also look into the very nature of nature of evil it self. It boasts of its conquests, power, threatens anything the will try to stand against it and will lie without hesitation. Of course these are all human traits, yet sometimes it seems that evil does take on a life all its own.
@serg340 I just stumbled upon your comment, good thoughts. Been a while since you posted you comment. I agree, but I would like to expand a little. It is also look into the very nature of nature of evil it self. It boasts of its conquests, power, threatens anything the will try to stand against it and will lie without hesitation. Of course these are all human traits, yet sometimes it seems that evil does take on a life all its own.
@serg340 Either you believe in the Devil or you don't. If you do, you can't assign some evil to him, and some to man. You can't have it both ways--once you believe in the Devil, you've written humanity a free ticket.
@serg340 Either you believe in the Devil or you don't. If you do, you can't assign some evil to him, and some to man. You can't have it both ways--once you believe in the Devil, you've written humanity a free ticket.
@serg340 Please allow me to introduce myself ....I'M A MAN.... of wealth and taste.
@serg340 Please allow me to introduce myself ....I'M A MAN.... of wealth and taste.
It is the evil in MAN! They tell you in the 1st verse.
It is the evil in MAN! They tell you in the 1st verse.