Devilment
Echo And The Bunnymen · Reverberation [1990]
The devil remembers you found
Your true vocation
To live beyond your station
________ leaves wrapped in quotations
Rolling out saliva on salvation
All the more
And all that you've been looking for
Floored by design
Speak as you find
Speaking as you find
All the one skin
All the one mind
Floored by design
Speak as you find
Speaking as you find
Staggering blind
As you chase time
Waste time
Blank expression, blank verse
It could get worse
If all your past preceeds you
To find the soul to take you
________ shout of indignation
Lost their worth
And meaning in translation
Unhappiness will quantify the moral
Floored by design
Speak as you find
(speaking as you find)
All the one skin
All the one mind
(one mind)
Floored by design
Speak as you find
(speaking as you find)
Staggering blind
As you chase time
As you waste time
As you waste time
Devilment embarassment
The face in your old mirror
Now just hates you
And you _______ you
Eyes lost in comtemplation
Hands are trembling
Heads gone on vacation
And settled scores are all
That you've been fighting for
Floored by design
Speak as you find
(speaking as you find)
All the one skin
All the one mind
(one mind)
Floored by design
Speak as you find
Speaking as you find
Staggering blind
As you chase time
As you waste time
As you waste time
You waste time
You waste time
You waste time
Devilment
Devilment stands as a compelling song in the post-punk legacy of Echo and the Bunnymen, appearing on their 1990 album Reverberation. During this era, the band navigated a shift in sound, moving away from the jagged edges of their early work toward a more polished, atmospheric production style. The track captures the group's signature blend of melancholic melodies and driving rhythms, showcasing their ability to sustain a distinct sonic identity through changing musical landscapes. As part of a discography that has influenced countless alternative rock acts, this recording highlights the band's continued exploration of dark, introspective themes. It remains a testament to their enduring presence in the genre, offering listeners a glimpse into a specific moment of artistic evolution within their extensive catalogue of recordings.