Devil In My Veins
Yelawolf Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Lately I've been afraid of myself
The closer that I get to rain
The more I feel at home, the further I'm away
And all that I feel is pain

Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained

And the devil's forever in my veins

And the devil's forever in my veins

The morning is across I've been, when I wake
Am I asleep? Have I broken my faith?
Down on my knees, can you hear me when I pray?
Or am I a little too late?

To count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
'Cause the devil's forever in my veins

'Cause the devil's forever in my veins

Count me, count me, call my name
Don't leave me out the chain
These Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
And the devil's forever in my veins

The devil's forever in my veins
The devil's forever in my veins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Devil In My Veins" by Yelawolf speaks of the singer's struggle with himself and his inner demons. He is afraid of himself, and he feels his pain is increasing as he gets closer to his darkest thoughts. Yelawolf suggests that he thrives on the chaos and darkness in his life, and that is why he feels at home in the rain, but at the same time, these emotions take him further and further away from happiness.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that Yelawolf has a blood-stained shirt due to the crimson tears he's been shedding. He calls out for someone to count him, call his name and not leave him out in the chain, suggesting that he feels alone and needs someone to help him. The last few lines "And the devil's forever in my veins" drives home the idea that his struggle is against something deeply ingrained in him, and it is a part of who he is.

Overall, "Devil In My Veins" is a song about inner turmoil, pain and the ways in which they can consume an individual. Yelawolf seems to be seeking a way out, a way to free himself from his demons, but at the same time, he acknowledges that it is an ongoing battle.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been afraid of myself
I have been struggling with my own thoughts and actions recently

The closer that I get to rain
My mood and mental state worsen when the weather is overcast and rainy

The more I feel at home, the further I'm away
Even though I may feel comfortable and at ease in familiar situations, I still feel distant and disconnected

And all that I feel is pain
My emotions are overwhelming and cause me a lot of distress

Count me, count me, call my name
I am pleading for attention and validation from others

Don't leave me out the chain
I am afraid of being left behind or forgotten

Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
I am experiencing extreme emotional pain, and it is taking a physical toll on me

And the devil's forever in my veins
I feel like I am battling with inner demons that I cannot escape

The morning is across I've been, when I wake
I am unsure if I am even awake or participating in reality

Am I asleep? Have I broken my faith?
My doubts and fears have caused me to question my beliefs and identity

Down on my knees, can you hear me when I pray?
I am reaching out to a higher power for help and guidance

Or am I a little too late?
I worry that it may be too late to turn things around for myself

These Crimson tears falling and my shirt is blood-stained
The physical and emotional pain that I am experiencing is intensifying

'Cause the devil's forever in my veins
My internal demons are a constant presence in my life and cause me a great deal of anguish

The devil's forever in my veins
I feel like I will always be struggling with my inner demons, no matter what I do

Lyrics © BUG MUSIC
Written by: Michael Wayne Atha

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