Introduction
“Sympathy for the Devil” is a classic gravel song by The Rolling Stones, released on their 1968 album “Beggars Banquet.” The song is approve to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the primary songwriting duo of the grouping.
The lyrics of “Sympathy for the Devil” are written from the perspective of Devil himself, describe multiplicity of historical events and integer from the Devil’s point of view. The song examine themes of desire, evil, and the obscured attitude of human nature. It’s characterized by its creature rhythm, featuring swing and maracas, and its relaxing melody, which builds in force as the song progresses.
Upon its release, “Sympathy for the Devil” was met with both applause and dispute. Some listeners put a wrong interpretation on the song’s story as the ennoblement of evil, while others blessed its creative lyrics and musical arrangement. Despite the controversy, the song became one of The Rolling Stones’ signature chase and a staple of their live performances.
Over the years, “Sympathy for the Devil” has been carpeted by numerous artists and featured in various films, TV shows, and promotion, freeze its status as one of the most iconic songs in rock music history. Its continuing popularity and cultural significance have bonded its place as a timeless classic in The Rolling Stones’ extensive repertoire.
Lyrics
Please allow me to introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
I’ve been around for a long, long years
Stole million man’s soul an faith
And I was ’round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game
Stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed Tsar and his ministers
Anastasia screamed in vain
I rode a tank
Held a general’s rank
When the blitzkrieg raged
And the bodies stank
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
Ah, what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah
I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made
I shouted out
Who killed the Kennedys?
When after all
It was you and me
Let me please introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah
But what’s confusing you
Is just the nature of my game
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
‘Cause I’m in need of some restraint
So if you meet me
Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Use all your well-learned politnesse
Or I’ll lay your soul to waste, mm yeah
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guessed my name, mm yeah
But what’s puzzling you
Is the nature of my game, mm mean it, get down
Woo, who
Oh yeah, get on down
Oh yeah
Aah yeah
Tell me baby, what’s my name?
Tell me honey, can ya guess my name?
Tell me baby, what’s my name?
I tell you one time, you’re to blame
What’s my name
Tell me, baby, what’s my name?
Tell me, sweetie, what’s my name?
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