Evelyn [Feat. Mark "Barney" Greenway] by Volbeat feat. Mark "Barney" Greenway (2024)

Evelyn [Feat. Mark "Barney" Greenway]

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Get off my shoulders I told you to stay away you're still a big part of me
Dance with delusional angels of sin
Kill false demons you might kill false angels too
That's not what we wanna do
Together as one we do as we're told living together and fighting as one

Rejecting what's "good" with so called evil included
The dominant mind will prove you all blind

Finding the balance to leave you behind
I've learned so far controlling all the dark
Evelyn visions in the sky, all on my shoulder, all in my mind

I still hear you sing my sweet love Evelyn
In fact I'm so cold, but I made up my mind to see where it will lead
In fact I'm so lonely I

Stay away you're still a big part of me
Dance with delusional angels of sin
Kill false demons you might kill false angels too
That's not what we wanna do
Evelyn visions in the sky, all on my shoulder, all in my mind

I still hear you sing my sweet love Evelyn
In fact I'm so cold, but I made up my mind to see where it will lead
In fact I'm so lonely I

Don't listen to all the bollocks
There's nothing on either shoulder
Spreading the fire fever into something more that needs ya
Maybe you fall forever and maybe we die together

Angel Evelyn I die

I still hear you sing my sweet love Evelyn

In fact I'm so cold, but I, I made up my mind to see where it will lead
In fact I'm so lonely I

The song "Evelyn" by Volbeat is a haunting and emotional story of loss and memories. The lyrics talk about a person who is trying to forget their past but is unable to do so because their memories of someone named Evelyn are still with them. The song starts with the singer telling Evelyn to stay away and get off their shoulders, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that Evelyn is not a physical entity, but a memory or a ghost. The lyrics also hint at a struggle between good and evil, with the singer rejecting the idea of killing angels and demons and striving to find a balance between the two.

The lyrics of "Evelyn" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the song is about grief and the struggle to let go of the past. The singer seems to be haunted by memories of a lost love and is trying to find a way to move on. The lyrics suggest that the singer is torn between embracing their memories and letting go of them, and this conflict is reflected in the imagery of angels and demons.

The song is a collaboration between Volbeat and Mark "Barney" Greenway, the lead vocalist of the British grindcore band Napalm Death. The song was released as a single in 2016 and is included on Volbeat's album "Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie." The song features Greenway delivering the harsh vocals over Volbeat's signature blend of heavy metal, rockabilly, and punk rock.

Get off my shoulders I told you to stay away you're still a big part of me
I asked you to leave me alone, but you are still a significant part of my life that I cannot ignore.

Dance with delusional angels of sin
Embrace the temptation of immoral behavior and enjoy the momentary pleasures it brings.

Kill false demons you might kill false angels too That's not what we wanna do
In our efforts to eliminate evil, we must be cautious not to harm the innocent or the good.

Together as one we do as we're told living together and fighting as one
We work as a team, following instructions and taking on challenges in unity.

Rejecting what's "good" with so called evil included The dominant mind will prove you all blind Finding the balance to leave you behind I've learned so far controlling all the dark
We refuse to accept a definition of good that includes evil, knowing that those who promote it are close-minded. We have found the balance that allows us to move forward, controlling our dark side while leaving it behind.

Evelyn visions in the sky, all on my shoulder, all in my mind
The image of Evelyn consumes my thoughts and weighs on my conscience.

I still hear you sing my sweet love Evelyn In fact I'm so cold, but I made up my mind to see where it will lead In fact I'm so lonely I
Despite my current emotions, I am determined to see where my relationship with Evelyn will take me.

Stay away you're still a big part of me Dance with delusional angels of sin Kill false demons you might kill false angels too That's not what we wanna do Evelyn visions in the sky, all on my shoulder, all in my mind
I am aware of the dangers of potential harm, but I cannot shake the presence of Evelyn in my life.

Don't listen to all the bollocks There's nothing on either shoulder Spreading the fire fever into something more that needs ya Maybe you fall forever and maybe we die together Angel Evelyn I die
Ignore the lies that would misguide you. I have nothing to offer you or myself. Consider that we may both suffer, but know that I am devoted to you, Evelyn.

I still hear you sing my sweet love Evelyn In fact I'm so cold, but I, I made up my mind to see where it will lead In fact I'm so lonely I
Once again, I acknowledge my current state but am unwavering in my commitment to explore my feelings for Evelyn.

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