That one night I took a shortcut Through the open and moonlit park From my friends I had been lost but I just wanted to get past the dark
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I heard a sound Of footsteps not far behind me To look I turned around But nothing did I see
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I continued to walk Ignoring the sound in the leaves It was a gigantic shock When hands on me wandered like thieves
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I tried to push him away When upon me temptation he cast My senses got blurred, thoughts went astray Succumbing to His will and fast
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I saw his terrible face Furrowed and darkened by time Still his countenance bore a trace Of something appealing to mine
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I gave mySelf to Him Bedazzled by words so sweet I followed His every whim And let him have me bleed
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I heard a church bell call So distantly played its tune And on my knees it made me fall I had to leave under the treacherous moon
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night I bade Him let me go Under the treacherous moon He laughed at me and let me know He would keep me at least until noon
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That night He tortured my body and soul His words were like poisonous spears His tongue paved His way to His devious goal He unleashed and tamed my fears
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That morning when the daylight broke My spirit had fallen to Him And as the people in town awoke My hopes of escape grew dim
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That day at noon when the sun was high The devil let go of my hand His mark He had left inside my thigh It looked like a crimson band
The Devil He dwells in the shadows
That day I finally left the park Martered and trembling from pain Forever I would stay out of the dark Afraid that He'd find me again