100 Best Songs About the Devil

The Devil in Pop Music

The devil and its various avatars are an exceedingly popular in music. Conceived as the personification of evil in religious traditions and cultures, the devil is considered by many a hostile and destructive dark force often portrayed literally or metaphorically.

Concepts and ideas associated with the devil are intertwined differently in mythology, psychiatry, theology, literature, and art. It’s the belief of the unknown that manifests fear in the minds of people.

The list below showcases a collection of rock songs, pop songs, country songs, R&B songs, folk songs, hip hop songs, alternative songs, indie songs, disco songs, reggae songs, jazz songs, blues songs, new wave songs, synthpop songs, electropop songs, EDM songs, and dance songs about the devil.

Top 10 Songs With "Devil" in the Title

1. “Dancing with the Devil”—Demi Lovato
2. “Sympathy for the Devil”—The Rolling Stones
3. “Pride Is the Devil”—J. Cole featuring Lil Baby
4. “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise”—Elvis Presley
5. “Met Him Last Night”—Demi Lovato featuring Ariana Grande
6. “Deal with the Devil”—Pop Evil
7. “Runnin’ With the Devil”—Van Halen
8. “Devil Woman”—Cliff Richard
9. “Devil on My Shoulder”—Billy Talent
10. “Between the Devil and Me”—Alan Jackson

The Devil in Music Videos

In certain music videos that showcase the devil or devilish ways, dark atmospheric surroundings of blue, black, grey, and red are exceedingly popular. Although depictions of the devil in music videos differ drastically in accordance with genre, certain rituals stay true. Certain heavy metal videos depict blood, gore, nudity, and satanic rituals to portray the presence of Lucifer in this world.

In songs from different genres the devil represents an evil force that is powerful and destructive. Although the term is used in its literal sense to depict different forms of evil, it is also used figuratively in songwriting, to explain a deeper meaning. Different forms of death and destruction are attributed to the forces of evil in numerous songs.

#11–20

11. “Devil’s Got a New Disguise”—Aerosmith

12. “Rap Devil”—Machine Gun Kelly

13. “Devil’s Work”—Joyner Lucas

14. “The Devil in I”—Slipknot

15. “Devil Pray”—Madonna

16. “Better the Devil You Know”—Kylie Minogue

17. “Devils Haircut”—Beck

18. “The Devil Is a Lie”—Rick Ross featuring Jay-Z

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19. “Run Devil Run”—Girls’ Generation

20. “Devil Inside”—INXS

The Devil as Harbinger of Death

In a great number of songs, Satan is showcased as the harbinger of death and destruction. Although the school of thought associated with the devil varies in accordance with believers and scientific thinkers, the depictions of the devil are creatively brought to life by artists, musicians, and writers.

Different forms of deception, disguise, and trickery people adopt in their scheme of things to profit and gain in the material world is often associated as a sign of being enslaved by Satan.

While a number of songs explore different aspects of the devil in a serious and philosophical manner, certain tunes showcase the representation of evil through mankind with the devil being brought to life with manifestation of thoughts. Whatever we choose to believe, one thing’s for sure, the devil is an unknown entity you cannot ignore.

#21–30

21. “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”—Charlie Daniels Band

22. “Devil in a New Dress”—Kanye West featuring Rick Ross

23. “Devil’s Pie”—D’Angelo

24. “The Devil’s Beat”—Sandi Thom

25. “Dust Devil”—Madness

26. “Take Me Down”—The Pretty Reckless

27. “Devil Inside”—Utada

28. “My Man and the Devil on His Shoulder”—Hadise

29. “You Me and the Devil Makes 3”—Marilyn Manson

30. “Devil’s Party”—INXS

The Devil as Comic Foil

Songwriters occasionally use the devil in an amusing or sarcastic manner. Devaluing Satan through comedy is a common way to diminish his power and it's a way to explore themes of temptation, power, and the human condition. In these songs, the devil is portrayed as a complex, multifaceted character rather than just purely evil.

The sinful nature of human beings is attributed to the devil in numerous songs, in which people become slaves to sinful acts and succumb to evil ways for the lure of money. Dark personality traits are showcased with evil intent that stems from thoughts and transitions into destructive deeds. The manifestation of negativity is metaphorically portrayed as the dwelling place for the devil.

#31–40

31. “Little Devil”—Neil Sadaka

32. “Devils & Dust”—Bruce Springsteen

33. “Chase the Devil”—Max Romeo and the Upsetters

34. “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)”—Joe Diffie

35. “Devil Eyes”—Penny McLean

36. “Devil’s Broom”—Joseph Arthur

37. “Devil Gate Drive”—Suzi Quatro

38. “Devil Woman”—Marty Robbins

39. “Smile Pretty for the Devil”—Children of Bodom

40. “I’m Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)”—Rodney Atkins

The Devil as Metaphor

Negative emotions such as anger, jealousy, frustration, loneliness, emptiness, sadness, guilt, and fear are often showcased metaphorically as Satan’s power over the human spirit. A great number of singers and songwriters represent different forms of sin and falsehood as work of the devil. Certain bands and artists showcase Satan as a revered entity that is often misunderstood.

The diabolical minds of individuals that take pleasure in lies and deceit are often represented by the dark forces of evil in songs. The devilish charm of individuals with a seductive nature are theatrically depicted in lyrics of certain songs. Certain songs tell the story of how certain people conspire to do something harmful, illegal, or immoral.

#41–50

41. “Devil’s Deal”—The Zutons

42. “The Number of the Beast”—Iron Maiden

43. “Run Devil Run”—Paul McCartney

44. “A Night with the Jersey Devil”—Bruce Springsteen

45. “Devils and Angels”—Toby Lightman

46. “Gimme”—Alice Cooper

47. “Better the Devil You Know”—Sonia

48. “Devil is a Loser”—Lordi

49. “Devil’s Radio”—George Harrison

50. “Friend of the Devil”—The Grateful Dead

A Devil By Any Other Name

The devil is known by various names all over the world. Some of the popular titles bestowed upon the evil one are:

• Satan
• Mephistopheles
• The Father of Lies
• Iblis
• Beelzebub
• Ash-Shaytan
• El Diablo
• Lucifer
• Lord of the Underworld
• Angra Mainyu
• Dark Lord
• Der Leibhaftige
• Diabolus
• Old Scratch
• The Prince of Darkness

#51–60

51. “Devil in the Bottle”—T.G. Sheppard

52. “The Devil Has All the Best Tunes”—Prefab Sprout

53. “Who Put the Devil in You”—You Am I

54. “Devil’s Ball”—Double

55. “Race with the Devil”—Girlschool

56. “Devil Came to Me”—Dover

57. “Devil’s Spoke”—Laura Marling

58. “Tribute”—Tenacious D

59. “Shout At the Devil”—Motley Crue

60. “Devil with a Blue Dress On”—Shorty Long

The Seven Deadly Sins

Many songs bring to life the destructive power that people use for selfish gain and sadistic pleasure. Although different demons are depicted being associated with the devil in art, literature, and music, the classification of demons in Christian teachings is based on the Seven Deadly Sins with each demon representing the temptation of the type of sin.

1. Lucifer (Pride)
2. Mammon (Greed)
3. Asmodeus (Lust)
4. Leviathan (Envy)
5. Beelzebub (Gluttony)
6. Satan (Wrath)
7. Belphegor (Sloth)

#61–80

61. “Pay the Devil (Ooo, Baby, Ooo)”—The Knack

62. “The Devil’s in the Temple”—Bon Jovi

63. “Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music”—Larry Norman

64. “I Fell in Love with the Devil”—Avril Lavigne

65. “Take the Devil Out of Me”—George Jones

66. “Devil in a Midnight Mass”—Billy Talent

67. “Devil’s Advocate”—The Neighborhood

68. “Devil’s Child”—Judas Priest

69. “Race with the Devil on a Spanish Highway”—Al Di Meola

70. “Talkin’ Devil”—Bob Dylan

71. “Devil’s Face”—Nova Twins

72. “Devil You Know”—DD Smash

73. “Devil’s Gun”—C.J. & Company

74. “The Devil”—Banks

75. “El Diablo”—Elena Tsagrinou

76. “Devil or Angel”—The Clovers

77. “Devil’s Dance”—Metallica

78. “Dante’s Inferno”—Iced Earth

79. “Satan Rejected My Soul”—Morrissey

80. “Devil’s Whisper”—Raury

#81–100

81. “The Devil’s Chasing Me”—The Reverend Horton Heat