Nothing But The Devil
Rory Gallagher · Other Songs - Rory Gallagher
Well, you know yourself little girl
You ain't treating your daddy right
Leave home in the morning
Ain't back till late at night
That's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
I'm gonna be all over you
Went out early this morning baby
You dressed up like a queen
Saying you going to see your sister
But your sister, you've never seen
That's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
Gonna inject you with the Asian flu
Well, you know yourself little girl
Doing your daddy wrong
You go out in the evening
You're never coming home
It's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
Break out like the measles
Inject you with the Asian flu
Well, you know yourself little girl
Treating your daddy wrong
Go in the mornin'
Come back alone
Nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
I'm gonna be all over you
I'm gonna break out like the measles
Gonna be all over you
You ain't treating your daddy right
Leave home in the morning
Ain't back till late at night
That's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
I'm gonna be all over you
Went out early this morning baby
You dressed up like a queen
Saying you going to see your sister
But your sister, you've never seen
That's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
Gonna inject you with the Asian flu
Well, you know yourself little girl
Doing your daddy wrong
You go out in the evening
You're never coming home
It's nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
Break out like the measles
Inject you with the Asian flu
Well, you know yourself little girl
Treating your daddy wrong
Go in the mornin'
Come back alone
Nothin' but the devil
Make you treat me the way you do
I'm gonna break out like the measles
I'm gonna be all over you
I'm gonna break out like the measles
Gonna be all over you
Nothing But The Devil
Rory Gallagher's 'Nothing But The Devil' stands as a quintessential example of his raw, blues-inflected rock style, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and driving guitar work. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the energetic and often rebellious spirit that defined his performances and recordings throughout the 1970s. As a staple of his discography, the song captures the essence of traditional blues rock adapted with Gallagher's unique intensity, resonating deeply with fans who appreciate his unpolished yet powerful approach to music. It remains a significant piece in the catalog of work that cemented his legacy as a major figure in Northern Irish rock.