Devil's Pie
D'Angelo
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F*ck the slice want the pie Why ask why, till we fry Watch us all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Drugs and thugs, women wine Three or four, at a time Watch them all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Who am i, to justify All the evil in our eye When I myself, feel the high From all that I despise Behind the jail or in the grave I have to lay, in this bed I made If I die, before I wake Hope the Lord don't hesitate Get 2 heaven, went through hell Tell my peeps, all is well All them fools, whose soul's 4 sale Sitting next to the Jezebel Demons screaming, in my ear All my anger, all my fear If I holler, let them hear In this spinning sphere F*ck the slice want the pie Why ask why, till we fry Watch us all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Drugs and thugs, women wine Three or four, at a time Watch them all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Main ingredients 2 this dish Goes like this, here's the list Materialistic, greed and lust, jealousy, envious Bread and dough, cheddar cheese, flash and stash, cash and cream Temperatures, at a high degree Where niggas come 2 feast Hell's this, all about Apocalypse, ain't no doubt Everybody's ho'ing out, all the loot all the clout Right or wrong Do or die Only the vengeance, will pacify Watch your back And so will I In these days and time F*ck the slice want the pie Why ask why, till we fry Watch us all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Drugs and thugs, women wine Three or four, at a time Watch them all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Ain't no justice It's just us Ashes 2 ashes Dust 2 dust Time has come, for most of us 2 choose in which, God we trust I know I, was born 2 die Searching 2 find Piece of mind With eighty five, dumb and blind There can be no compromise F*ck the slice want the pie Why ask why, till we fry Watch us all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie Drugs and thugs, women wine Three or four, at a time Watch them all, stand in line For a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie All in line, all in line, for a slice of the devil's pie
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Written by: Michael D'angello Archer, Christopher E Martin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Devil's Pie" is classified as the neo soul genre. It's a blend of soul, R&B, funk, and hip hop.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on October 31, 1998, making it over two decades old.
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Songwriter & Producer"Devil's Pie" was written by D'Angelo himself in collaboration with DJ Premier, who also produced the song.
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AlbumThis track comes from D'Angelo's highly acclaimed second studio album, "Voodoo," which was released in 2000.
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Notable AchievementThe song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 39 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in the U.S.
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Musical Technique"Devil's Pie" is noted for its complex rhythmic structure, unique melody, and deep, layered harmonies.
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Song MeaningThe song is a critique of the record industry, materialism, and the "get rich quick" mentality often found in hip hop at the time.
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Soundtrack Feature"Devil's Pie" was featured on the soundtrack of the 1999 film "Belly," directed by music video director Hype Williams.
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Iconic PerformanceD'Angelo's performance of "Devil's Pie" at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2000 is often cited as one of his most iconic live performances.
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Legacy"Devil's Pie" has been sampled by many artists in various genres, showcasing its enduring popularity and influence.
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Social ContextThe song was written during a time of significant social and political change, reflecting the artist's personal views on societal issues.
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Live RecordingThe song was recorded live at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
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Album Success"Voodoo," the album which features "Devil's Pie," won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
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Chart HighlightsAlthough "Devil's Pie" didn't enter the top ten of the charts, it helped D'Angelo to maintain his commercial success.
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Music VideoThere isn't an official music video for "Devil's Pie." However, its live performances and TV shows appearances have become popular among fans.
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