Yeah, I heard this story from an old man about this girl from Tennessee
Like a trailer park in a tornado
But hits twice as hard and is twice as mean
Yeah, them brown eyes just like bourbon
Yeah, way more than 100 proof
So, keep your guard up all you want
But she’ll always find a way to break through
Yeah, she’s the big bad wolf
And your heart’s the straw hut
She’ll leave you fools in pieces
When she huffs and when she puffs
Yeah, she’ll eat your heart for breakfast
While she’s walking out the door
Just another off her checklist
Drinkin’ poison that she pours
She’s a long black train a-comin’
So, you best get out the way
Save ya self ’cause she leaves hell beggin’ for water
The devil don’t even bother
Yeah, I know somewhere tonight
She’s slippin’ on that dress
And she’s hell-bent on a heartbreak
In them fire engine red
High heels she’s stepping out on
While she’s stepping on some floor
And some fools don’t have a clue
About the burn she’s got in store
Yeah, she’ll eat your heart for breakfast
While she’s walking out the door
Just another off her checklist
Drinkin’ poison that she pours
She’s a long black train a-comin’
So, you best get out the way
Save ya self ’cause she leaves hell beggin’ for water
The devil don’t even bother
No, he don’t
No, he don’t
No, he don’t
Yeah, she’s the big bad wolf
And your heart’s the straw hut
She’ll leave you fools in pieces
When she huffs and when she puffs
Yeah, she’ll eat your heart for breakfast
While she’s walking out the door
Just another off her checklist
Drinkin’ poison that she pours
She’s a long black train a-comin’
So, you best get out the way
Save ya self ’cause she leaves hell beggin’ for water
The devil don’t even bother
Unstoppable Force: The Femme Fatale in “Devil Don’t Even Bother”
Kane Brown’s “Devil Don’t Even Bother” weaves a vivid tale of a formidable woman whose impact is impossible to ignore. Through sharp metaphors and southern storytelling, the lyrics paint her as a relentless force—likened to a tornado, a big bad wolf, and a runaway train. The recurring imagery of her “eating hearts for breakfast” and leaving “hell begging for water” emphasizes her dangerous allure and the chaos she leaves in her wake. Brown’s wordplay underscores not just heartbreak, but a warning to those entranced by her charm: even the devil himself steers clear. The song’s energetic delivery and clever narrative make it a memorable addition to Brown’s repertoire.
Song Credits
- Artist: Kane Brown
- Release Year: 2024