About the song
“The Rolling Stones – Sympathy For The Devil” is a legendary rock anthem that showcases the band’s mastery of blending blues, rock, and elements of the occult. Released in 1968 as part of their album “Beggars Banquet,” this song stands as one of The Rolling Stones’ most iconic and controversial tracks.
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, “Sympathy For The Devil” offers a unique perspective, with Jagger assuming the role of Lucifer himself, narrating various historical events where he played a malevolent role. The song’s lyrics delve into themes of temptation, evil, and the darker aspects of human nature, all set to a hypnotic rhythm and haunting melody.
“Sympathy For The Devil” has been both praised and criticized for its provocative subject matter. Despite its controversial nature, the song achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and becoming a staple of The Rolling Stones’ live performances.
The album “Beggars Banquet,” which features “Sympathy For The Devil” as its opening track, received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. It is regarded as one of The Rolling Stones’ finest albums, showcasing their evolution as songwriters and musicians.
Over the years, “Sympathy For The Devil” has maintained its cultural relevance and continues to be celebrated as a classic rock masterpiece. Its inclusion in various films, television shows, and advertisements has cemented its status as an enduring symbol of The Rolling Stones’ influence on music and popular culture.
In conclusion, “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones is more than just a song; it is a bold artistic statement that pushes the boundaries of rock music. With its unforgettable melody, thought-provoking lyrics, and powerful imagery, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
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Lyrics
Yeow
Yeow
Yeow
Please allow me to introduce myself
I’m a man of wealth and taste
I’ve been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man’s soul and 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 puzzlin’ you is the nature of my game
Stuck around St. Petersburg
When I saw it was a time for a change
Killed the 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 puzzlin’ you is the nature of my game
Aww, 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 reach Bombay
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name
Oh, yeah
But what’s puzzlin’ you is the nature of my game
Aww, yeah
(Uh, get down heavy!)
Pleased to meet you, hope you’ll guess my name
Aww, yeah
But what’s confusin’ you is just the nature of my game
Mmm, yeah
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 politesse
Or I’ll lay your soul to waste
Mmm, yeah
Pleased to meet you, hope you guessed my name
Mmm, yeah
But what’s puzzlin’ you is the nature of my game
Mmm, mean it, get down
Woo-hoo!
Aww, yeah
Get on down
Oh, yeah
Ba-bum-bum, ba-ba-bum
Ah, yeah
Tell me, baby, what’s my name?
Tell me, honey, can you guess my name?
Tell me, baby, what’s my name?
I’ll tell you one time, you’re to blame
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo
All right
Ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo
Ah yeah
Ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo
Ah, yes, what’s my name?
Tell me, baby, ah what’s my name?
Tell me, sweetie, what’s my name?
Ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo
Ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo, ooh-hoo-hoo
Ah, yeah
What’s my name?