That Ole Devil Called Love

The song presents love as a force that keeps pulling the speaker back, even though it causes pain. At first, the speaker sounds frustrated and hurt: love brings tears, troubled dreams, and a heavy heart. The speaker considers escaping, but gradually admits that resisting may be harder than giving in. By the end, there is resignation, mixed with a kind of weary acceptance.

Love is described as an “old devil,” a playful but troubling metaphor that makes it seem both tempting and harmful. The image of “rain” in the speaker’s eyes suggests sadness, while “rocks” in the heart suggests emotional weight or difficulty. The devil’s ability to “build me up” and then “tear me down” captures a relationship that alternates between hope and disappointment. A “sorry song” may mean an apology or sweet words that persuade the speaker to return.

The lyrics do not explain exactly what has happened between the speaker and the person they love. The “devil” could represent love itself, a particular relationship, or the speaker’s own strong attraction. The speaker’s decision to “tag along” sounds like surrender, but it may also show awareness: they know the pattern is painful and still feel unable to leave it. This tension makes the song both humorous in its metaphor and genuinely sad.