THESE LYRICS!?! First Time Reaction to Rolling Stones - 'Sympathy For The Devil'

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[yoyartube]

If you haven't already GIMME SHELTER

[daubreyjaneweirdsley]

Sympathy for the Devil was influenced by the decadent/symbolist 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire's 'Les Fleurs du mal' - Flowers of Evil, based on a book given to Jagger by his culturally sophisticated, stunning inamorata, 60's femme fatale Marianne faithfull - 'The Master and Margarita', written during the Stalinist era by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. The story concerns a visit by the devil to the officially atheistic Soviet Union. The Master and Margarita combines supernatural elements with satirical dark comedy and Christian philosophy, defying categorization within a single genre. Many critics consider it to be one of the best novels of the 20th century, as well as the foremost of Soviet satires.

Sympathy for the Devil is considered one of the 60's greatest counterculture songs of warning and should be viewed as a companion piece to the Stones apocalyptic Gimme Shelter, Street Fighting Man and Dylan's/Hendrix All Along the Watchtower. These song represent the revolutionary turbulence taking place in the West in 1968. Sympathy is a song of dread and foreboding that represents the dark side of the 60's and the frailty of human morality.

The lyrics:
'I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made'

A reference to The Hundred Years' War a series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France during the Late Middle Ages.

As for Jagger's voice it's fabulous, perfect for the song, a mixture of hauteur, contempt, derision and mockery filtered through a camp Dylanesque Blues drawl; perfect for the character of Lucifer, 'A man of

[neillschwartz]

This is one of the most amazing songs ever written. Very deep and meaningful. Historical and poignant. Love your reactions. ❤

[art]

Basically, the Devil is tired of being blamed for all the evil in the world. He's letting you know at the end. Don't blame me, "you're to blame."

[davidevans]

"Gimme Shelter" if you haven't heard it is probably their finest tune and the pinnacle of the Stones. There's a female vocal in it that will fry you in your chair.

[mikeg.]

The song's point is usually overlooked even by most reactors, which is sort of buried in the lyrics at the very end; namely, "I'll tell you one time. You're to blame."

[Cadinho]

This is truly an amazing song that points out how humanity uses the devil as a fall guy to excuse our own inhumanity.

Also, I had the chance to see The Rolling Stones back in May of this year. 60+ years and they're still excellent. Mick Jagger is also 81 years young, still singing and dancing like he's in his 20s. Definitely recommend you or anyone to see these guys live, especially who haven't had the chance as of yet!

[jeffneptune]

The Stones were at their glorious dark peak in the late 60s and early 70s and this tune is a perfect example.

[jbstonesfan]

One of the greatest songs ever written .

[Rhinedragon]

It´s1968 and all Adults are very VERY And the youth are singing THIS out 8-) It´s a

[prestonfromgreensboro]

Staceyrpg, you absolutely nailed this reaction. You are quite insightful

[sanzoftatooine]

Conga drums. And this song really clicked when they incorporated the samba beat. The original lyric was "who killed Kennedy?" but RFK was assassinated before they finished the recording, so Mick changed it.

[RobertRose-kiqp]

A perfect 5 star masterpiece! Still get chills every time I hear it.

[cesarnarro]

The Stones during the Mick Taylor years are my favorite rock band ever (1969 - 1974 )

[sweisbrod]

Next! Gimme Shelter. Youll see the light.

[matthewdooley]

So much historical knowledge dropped in this song. Basically a history of violence, in a happy, snappy tune.

[FrogLegs]

The kings and queens fighting the war for decades was referring to the Hundred Years War. Every reference in this song is accurate. The song asks a lot of questions about who is really responsible for the evil in the world. The devil's plea is that he didn't actually DO any of these things, rather he merely showed us the opportunity and allowed us to react however we saw fit.

[happymethehappyone]

Both MUST HEAR Classics, , The Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" & "She's A Rainbow" 🔥❤️🔥

[luissoto]

This is the best reaction to this song I've seem to date ...you were actually listening and feeling it and knew historical moments the song mentioned .

[eittocs]

one of the greatest songs live, I first saw it at Wembley in 1990, 80'000 + people going Woo Woo.... amazing