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Demons
Lyrics
DEMONS
Mark Patterson © 2025

Although I might be the treacherous kind
I'm not looking for trouble to start
But get sideways with me and you'll find
We don't suffer fools in these parts

Call me a sinner all you want to
Lord knows I ain't no saint
But before the dream starts to haunt you
You'd better get one thing straight
Listen to me brother

Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't give them the time of day
Turn a blind eye to the distraction
You're riding the high road today
Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't let 'em strip your soul away
You don't want to be part of that madness
The dice are loaded and the Devil runs the game

Call me a sinner all you want to
Lord knows I ain't no saint
But before the dream starts to haunt you
You'd better get one thing straight
Listen to me brother

Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't give them the time of day
Turn a blind eye to the distraction
You're riding the high road today
Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't let 'em strip your soul away
You don't want to be part of that madness
The dice are loaded and the Devil runs the game

The backwoods prophet said when I was a boy
You're gonna see your share of darkness in life
Pick and choose which battles you join
And toe the line between virtue and vice

Call me a sinner all you want to
Lord knows I ain't no saint
But before the dream starts to haunt you
You'd better get one thing straight
You gotta listen to me brother

Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't give them the time of day
Turn a blind eye to the distraction
You're riding the high road today
Don't give the demons satisfaction
Don't let 'em strip your soul away
You don't want to be part of that madness
The dice are loaded and the Devil runs the game
The dice are loaded and the Devil runs the game
Yeah the Devil runs the game
Short Song Description:
Country Rock song about addiction, politics, exes, or anything else that might terrorize you.
Long Song Description:
Demons is a mid-tempo Contemporary Country Rock song about the dangers of letting your personal demons disrupt or destroy your life. It features powerful mixed vocals, drums, and strong electric guitars. Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Nashville.
Story Behind the Song:
The song is a cautionary tale about giving in to one's demons, whatever they might be, and the need to turn away from those temptations.
Lyric Credits: Mark Patterson
Music Credits: Mark Patterson
Producer Credits: Mark Patterson
Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music BMI
Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records LLC
Song Length: 3:47
Primary Genre: Country-Rock
Secondary Genre: Country-Contemporary
Tempo / Feel: Medium (111 - 130)
Lead Vocal: Mixed Vocals
Subject Matter 1: Addiction
Subject Matter 2: Stardom
Mood 1: Troubled
Mood 2: Incensed
Similar Artist 1: Luke Combs
Language: English
Era: 2000 and later