Devil's Plaything
Danzig · Danzig II: Lucifuge [1990]
A devil's thing
A violent storm
About to be born
Just look in these eyes
See all the lies
All the things you see
You cannot deny
And this flame
That burns inside
If you get too close
Burn you alive
Just look in these eyes
And see if they lie
All these words I speak
You cannot deny
Got a light
Shines on me
Gentle light
It will never be
See the flame
In my hand
If you're playing with fire
You're playing in Hell
Devil's plaything
In my hands
If you don't want pain
You don't understand
Got a light
Shines on me
If you wanna touch flames
Come unto me
Got a flame
Burns inside
If you don't wanna burn
Just walk on by
And the pain
You're feeling now
Is nothing compared
To the pleasures I hide
Devil's plaything
In my hands
If you don't want pain
You don't understand
Got a light
Shines on me
If you wanna touch flames
Come unto me
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Got a flame
In my hand
If you don't want a fire
Step out of my light
Walk on by
Just look away
'Cause if you're on my path
You're better off dead
Devil's plaything
In my hands
If you don't want pain
You don't understand
Got a light
Shines on me
If you wanna touch flames
Then Come unto me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
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Oh oh oh
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Devil's Plaything
Released on the 1990 album Danzig II: Lucifuge, Devil's Plaything stands as a defining track in Glenn Danzig's early discography. The song captures the dark, gothic rock aesthetic that characterized the band's second studio effort, blending heavy riffs with Danzig's signature baritone vocals. Thematically, the recording explores supernatural imagery and occult influences, consistent with the album's broader focus on demonic entities and shadowy narratives. As part of a cohesive body of work that expanded the band's sonic palette beyond their debut, the track showcases a matured production style and a deeper dive into horror-inspired rock. It remains a notable song in the group's catalogue, reflecting the artistic evolution and atmospheric intensity that established Danzig as a significant force in alternative and hard rock music during the late twentieth century.