i'm workin' for the devil 'cause he's the one who's payin'
workin' for the devil 'cause he's the one who's layin' down the
money that i need to get myself out of this nasty situation
i'm workin' for the devil 'cause he's the one who's payin'
workin' for the devil 'cause he's the one who's payin' for your treats
and all your feathers, and that little mouse you like to bat around
because of him, you won't have to be shipped off to the pound
and i won't have to make your pelt into a bootstrap
to get me off the ground
i'm workin' for the devil 'cause he's the one who's slayin' all the
fees that i accrued that night my life was nearly ended at the
hospital that night; and for seven thousand dollars,
missus doctor fixed me up, though the stitchin' rather rude
and you'll never know
that i'm workin' for the devil
Bowl filled to the brim; it will spill over
Keep sharpening the blade: you will soon blunt it.
Nobody can protect a house full of gold and jade.
So do good work well, and lie low.
about
This is a split single between Desert Magic and Marshwah Ensemble. We've both been recording albums at the same time and thought it would be fun. Thematically, these two songs go nicely together. Enjoy!
credits
released December 1, 2023
WORKIN' FOR THE DEVIL
Performed by Marshwah Ensemble
Jess Basta - vocals
Clay Chaplin - synths, samples
Eric KM Clark - violin
Emily Elkin - cello
Tany Ling - vocals
Heather Lockie - vocals, viola
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