From the recording Pilgrim's Songs
"Preachin’ To The Devil" is a raw, blues-drenched battle cry against the temptations that claw at the soul. It’s the sound of a man standing in the fire, staring down the enemy with a steel spine and a gospel truth that can’t be shaken. Grit and conviction, a testament to the struggle of walking the righteous path while sin snarls at your heels. It’s a warning, a war cry, and a declaration all in one—Satan don’t own this soul, and he never will. It’s a spiritual showdown.
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Well, I woke up sweatin’, heart poundin’ loud,
Something wicked whisperin’ in that midnight cloud.
Said, "Boy, you know you're built for sin,"
But I slammed that door—he ain’t gettin’ in.
(Chorus)
Oh, I’m preachin’ to the devil, screamin’ in his face,
Told him "Take your lies and get outta my space!"
He keeps on talkin’, but I ain’t blind,
Got the blood of the Lamb and a made-up mind!
(Verse 2)
He’s dealin’ crooked hands, playin’ dirty tricks,
Smilin’ like a snake, thinkin’ I’ll get bit.
But I ain’t no fool, I know his game,
Got one hand on my Bible, the other in flames.
(Chorus )
Oh, I’m preachin’ to the devil, screamin’ in his face,
Told him "Take your lies and get outta my space!"
He keeps on talkin’, but I ain’t blind,
Got the blood of the Lamb and a made-up mind!
(Bridge )
“Get behind me, Satan... I ain’t for sale.”
(Chorus )
Oh, I’m preachin’ to the devil, but he don’t hear,
He just grins like a thief, breathin’ fire in my ear.
But I got the cross, the rock, the stone,
And when I call on Jesus—he leaves me alone!
(Outro )
Ain’t no chains… no, no chains…
Gonna shackle me.
Devil tried to dance, but he picked the wrong fight.