‘Dear Devil’ by Full Circle Avenue is a melancholy folk tune that tells the story of an introspective narrator who only begs to be heard. The song’s bright instrumentation seems edged with a dark, melancholic edge.
“…I wish I could talk to the Devil,
And have him answer all my prayers…”.
The lyrics take on a subversive tone, betraying a sadness that stems from what sounds like resentment. Deep-rooted and soulful, the song’s melodies seem to resonate in ways that feel familiar and tinged with burning longing.
‘Dear Devil’ finds itself longing to be heard, showing the listener this desperation that’s thinly veiled by bright melodies that surround its lyrics. Melodies that to pull you into a headspace that seems wistful and isolated.
The song feels padded by this mindset, oscillating from bright guitar melodies to lyrics that seem to pull at your heartstrings. The track betrays a vulnerability in its lyrics, “…hate…”, that stems from a want for connection.
‘Dear Devil’ feels like an earnest, moving elegy for those who feel invisible. Its subversiveness helps the song’s melodies and theme stand out. The song is a letter to any entity that might hear, when one feels isolated and alone.
The emotions are familiar, with melodies holding resonant emotions deep and unwavering.
