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The Devil You Know
Americana
The Devil You Know was released on March 27, 2026 by Hopeless Romantic Records as a part of the album Life Lines
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Release DateMarch 27, 2026
LabelHopeless Romantic Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM82

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joyann Parker
Joyann Parker
Vocals
Mark Lamoine
Mark Lamoine
Electric Guitar
Chris Bates
Chris Bates
Bass
Bill Golden
Bill Golden
Drums
Patricia Lacy
Patricia Lacy
Background Vocals
Monique Blakey
Monique Blakey
Background Vocals
Tim Wick
Tim Wick
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joyann Parker
Joyann Parker
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joyann Parker
Joyann Parker
Producer
Kevin Bowe
Kevin Bowe
Producer
Bruce Templeton
Bruce Templeton
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Between a rock and a hard place, a gun and a knife
The pain’s gonna wreck you it’s just at what price
Subjecting yourself to blow after blow
You know what’s gonna happen, even so you won’t go
‘Cause it’s the devil, the devil you know
It’s a familiar frustration you’ve been here before
You know there’s an exit, but you won’t look for the door
Is it the ache that gives you comfort,
The three-ring circus show
That keeps you entertaining
The devil you know
Maybe something is better than nothing at all
The heat of the fire worth the brand on your soul
A passionate embrace worth that bruise on your face
A few beautiful words worth a thousand that hurt
I don’t believe so, It’s just the devil you know
It’s a familiar frustration you’ve been here before
You know there’s an exit, but you won’t look for the door
Is it the ache that gives you comfort,
The three-ring circus show
That keeps you entertaining
The devil you know
If it lies in pieces, is it still a heart?
Is it really love if it cuts you apart?
If a promise is only as good as the one who makes it
Well, he delivers in spades
Gonna take you down in flames
It’s a familiar frustration you’ve been here before
You know there’s an exit, but you won’t look for the door
Is it the ache that gives you comfort,
The three-ring circus show
That keeps you entertaining
The devil you know
Written by: Joyann Parker
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