God Needs The Devil Lyrics – Jonah Kagen

Said a long black dress on Halloween
If this is all just make believe
It might not be real, but it’s real to me
Hmm, let her in
If you love her, son, it ain’t no sin
Where she ends is where you begin
If you run, you’ll run right back again

Yeah

You can hide but you can’t stay gone
She’ll find you, won’t take her long
And she’ll come on back with every dawn
And drag your ass where you belong
And you’ll wake up all alone
On an old beat-down dirt country road
And you’ll crawl right back through fire and snow
‘Cause there ain’t no other place to go

I need you like God needs the Devil, honey
Someday soon, this dust’s gonna settle
Come real quick and get inside my mind
‘Cause when I’m all fu*ked up, I don’t feel no pain
Won’t you run to me, run through my veins?
Baby, won’t you come and get me high?

Hmm, I’m in love
In a nightmare, please don’t wake me up
Got a bad case of making bad luck
It’s who I am, not who I was
But that’s life, boy, what can you do?
I need someone and I need ’em soon
I called the doc and got new shoes
But all roads still lead back to you

I need you like God needs the Devil, honey
Someday soon, this dust’s gonna settle
Come real quick and get inside my mind
‘Cause when I’m all fu*ked up, I don’t feel no pain
Won’t you run to me, run through my veins?
Baby, won’t you come and get me high?

I said, I need you like God needs the Devil, honey
Someday soon, the dust’s gonna settle
Come real quick and get inside my mind
‘Cause when I’m all fu*ked up, I don’t feel no pain
Won’t you run to me, run through my veins?
Run to me, run through my veins
Baby, won’t you come and get me high?

Baby, won’t you come and get me high?

The first paragraph of the song sets the stage with imagery of a “long black dress on Halloween,” suggesting a mood of mystery and darkness. The narrator questions the reality of their situation, acknowledging that it may be fantastical but is deeply felt nonetheless. They seem to be grappling with the idea of allowing someone into their life, despite the potential risks involved. The advice given, “If you love her, son, it ain’t no sin,” implies a moral dilemma, hinting at the notion that love can sometimes be messy and contradictory. The mention of running back again suggests a cyclical pattern of returning to what one knows, even if it may not be entirely healthy.

The second paragraph delves deeper into the theme of inevitability and the inability to escape one’s fate or desires. Despite attempts to hide or resist, the narrator acknowledges that they will always be found and pulled back to where they belong. The imagery of waking up alone on a desolate road emphasizes the loneliness and isolation inherent in this cycle. The line “there ain’t no other place to go” conveys a sense of resignation, suggesting that the narrator feels trapped in this pattern.

The chorus expresses a desperate need for the object of the narrator’s affection, likening it to the necessary balance between God and the Devil. The desire for this person is portrayed as all-consuming, offering temporary relief from pain and turmoil. The repetition of “come and get me high” underscores the idea of seeking escape and euphoria through this connection.

The final verses continue to explore the narrator’s struggles with love and identity. They express a sense of being caught in a nightmare from which they don’t want to wake, acknowledging their role in creating their own misfortune. Despite attempts to move on or find solace elsewhere, the narrator realizes that their path ultimately leads back to this person.

Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of longing, addiction, and the complexities of human relationships, delving into the darker aspects of love and desire.