As I get closer, my dreams get farther. I climb that ladder, but you kick it over. As we throw water, you give me vinegar. When I drink your medicine, it just makes me sicker.
I dug a hole so deep, I'm gonna drown in my mistakes. And he can sell my soul, it ain't for you to take.
I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't keep getting lower (lower and lower) And to hell I'm getting closer (closer and closer) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)
Follow that rainbow, my luck is open. There ain't no pot of gold, Just got more tokens. I found the key to life, the lock was broken. All my accomplishments, have been outspoken.
I dug a hole so deep, I'm gonna drown in my mistakes. And he can sell my soul, it ain't for you to take.
I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't keep getting lower (lower and lower) And to hell I'm getting closer (closer and closer) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)
My horrible story, is nearly over. I said I'm sorry, But I was sober. I'll take some medicine, I'm already full of it. Come on and pop some in, into my coffin.
I got the devil on my shoulder... I got the devil on my shoulder... I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't keep getting lower (lower and lower) They come to take me, take me over. (over and over) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)