Devil May Cry
The Weeknd · Other Songs - The Weeknd
Verse 1]
It won't be in vain
To swallow all your pain
And learn to love what burns
And gather courage to return
[Hook x2]
Faces in the crowd
Faces in the crowd will smile again
And the devil may cry
The devil may cry at the end of the night
[Verse 2]
The light will shine through the rain
And heaven will hear them call your name
And home will feel like home again
Corruption will fill your brain
[Hook x2]
[Verse 3]
They will parade upon your victory
They will parade upon your victory
You'll put a smile upon their faces
The world will be yours for the taking
The story you birth will be ageless
Just learn to love pain and be patient
[Hook x2]
It won't be in vain
To swallow all your pain
And learn to love what burns
And gather courage to return
[Hook x2]
Faces in the crowd
Faces in the crowd will smile again
And the devil may cry
The devil may cry at the end of the night
[Verse 2]
The light will shine through the rain
And heaven will hear them call your name
And home will feel like home again
Corruption will fill your brain
[Hook x2]
[Verse 3]
They will parade upon your victory
They will parade upon your victory
You'll put a smile upon their faces
The world will be yours for the taking
The story you birth will be ageless
Just learn to love pain and be patient
[Hook x2]
Devil May Cry
The Weeknd's 'Devil May Cry' stands as a defining track from his 2011 debut album, House of Balloons. Released during the height of his early career in Toronto, the song blends dark, atmospheric production with a driving bassline to create a moody, synth-pop sound that became a staple of his emerging style. The track exemplifies the genre-defining blend of R&B and electronic music that would characterize his later work, including Trilogy. With its haunting vocals and brooding tone, the recording captures the emotional intensity of the early 2010s alternative R&B scene, establishing The Weeknd as a significant voice in contemporary pop music.