Me and the Devil – English Lyrics

• By: Soap&Skin

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Soap&Skin's "Me and the Devil," a hauntingly beautiful cover that invites you to explore profound themes of inner struggle and self-acceptance. Its atmospheric soundscape and poetic lyrics offer a unique opportunity to connect with deeper emotions and perhaps even learn some powerful English expressions related to confronting one's darker side. The song's intensity and raw emotion make it a truly special piece for linguistic and cultural immersion.

[English]

Early this morning

When you knocked upon my door

...

Early this morning

When you knocked upon my door

...

And I say, "Hello Satan, I

I believe it is time to go"

...

Me and the devil walkin' side by side

...

Me and the devil walkin' side by side

And I'm gonna see my man

Until I get satisfied

See, see you don't see why

And you would dog me 'round

Say, don't see why

People dog me around

...

It must be that old evil spirit

So deep down in your ground

...

You may bury my body

Down by the highway side

You may bury my body

Down by the highway side

...

So my old evil spirit

Can Greyhound bus that ride

So my old evil spirit

...

Can Greyhound bus that ride

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
devil /ˈdɛvəl/ B2	noun - a supernatural being that is the personification of evil
satan /ˈseɪtən/ C1	noun - the name of the chief evil spirit in Judeo‑Christian tradition
evil /ˈiːvəl/ B1	adjective - morally wrong or harmful
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - a non‑physical being, such as a ghost noun - the essential nature or character of something
bury /ˈbɛri/ B1	verb - to place something in the ground and cover it
body /ˈbɒdi/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ B1	noun - a main road designed for fast traffic
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
knock /nɒk/ A2	verb - to strike a surface noisily, especially a door
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding or revolving barrier at an entrance
early /ˈɜːrli/ A1	adjective - happening or done before the usual time
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time from sunrise to noon
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured period during which actions occur
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult human male
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2	adjective - contented; having one's wishes fulfilled
dog /dɒɡ/ B2	verb - to follow someone closely and persistently, often in an annoying way

Key Grammar Structures

• Early this morning

  ➔ Adverbial time phrase

  ➔ This uses an "adverbial phrase" to specify when the action occurs, setting the scene in the past.

• And I say, "Hello Satan, I believe it is time to go"

  ➔ Direct speech with quoted dialogue

  ➔ Here, "direct speech" reports the exact words spoken, using quotation marks to enclose the "quoted" part.

• Me and the devil walkin' side by side

  ➔ Omitted auxiliary verb in informal speech

  ➔ The sentence lacks the "auxiliary verb" (e.g., 'are'), creating a colloquial rhythm typical of spoken poetry or blues.

• And I'm gonna see my man

  ➔ Informal future contraction with 'gonna'

  ➔ "Gonna" is a contracted form of 'going to', used informally to express future intentions in spoken language.

• Until I get satisfied

  ➔ Conjunction introducing a time clause

  ➔ "Until" acts as a "conjunction" linking this clause to the main one, indicating duration until a condition is met.

• You may bury my body

  ➔ Modal verb of possibility or permission

  ➔ "May" is a "modal verb" suggesting permission or hypothetical action, adding a poetic, conditional tone.

• It must be that old evil spirit

  ➔ Dummy subject 'It' with obligatory infinitive

  ➔ This uses the "dummy subject" "It" to introduce a structure where the real subject follows, creating speculation or emphasis.

• So my old evil spirit can Greyhound bus that ride

  ➔ Purpose clause with 'so that' implied

  ➔ "So" introduces a "purpose" clause, explaining the reason for the action in the main clause, using metaphor.