Sympathy for the Devil
The Rolling Stones
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What I want, you've got And it might be hard to handle But like the flame that burns the candle The candle feeds the flame What I've got's full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter You pull them all together And how, I can't explain But you make my dreams come true On a night when bad dreams become a screamer When they're messin' with the dreamer I can laugh it in the face Twist and shout my way out And wrape yourself around me 'Cause I ain't the way that you found me I'll never be the same 'Cause you make my dreams come true I'm down on the daydream That sleepwalk should be over by now I know that you make my dreams come true
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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7 facts about this song
Genre1. "Sympathy for the Devil" is mostly known as a samba rock song. It is a fusion of rock and roll and samba music.
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Participants2. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Mick Jagger is the lead vocalist, while Keith Richards is the guitarist of The Rolling Stones.
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Origins3. “Sympathy for the Devil” is featured on their 1968 album Beggars Banquet.
4. The lyrics of the song were inspired by “The Master and Margarita”, a book by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov.
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Meaning5. The song is narrated by a character who represents the devil. However, the song doesn't promote evil, but instead criticizes humanity's role in historical atrocities.
6. The song is a comment on the evil that men do rather than a glorification of the devil.
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Recording Process7. The initial recording of the song was done as a folk song. After several trials and changes, it took on its samba rock rhythm.
8. During the recording of the song, a film called "One Plus One" by Jean-Luc Godard was made, displaying the evolution of the song.
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Controversies9. The song has often been controversial due to its title and lyrics, leading to misinterpretations about its meaning.
10. The release of the song led some religious groups to label the Rolling Stones as Satanists.
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Legacy11. Despite its controversies, "Sympathy for the Devil" is one of The Rolling Stones' most popular and enduring songs.
12. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Guns N' Roses and U2.
13. The song, especially its percussion breakdown, has been heavily sampled in various genres, particularly in hip hop.
14. In a Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time," "Sympathy for the Devil" was ranked at No.32.
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