The Residents - Demons Dance Alone

[DoctorNewcombe]

... But no-one knows that demons dance alone Silver linings came and went When I was an innocent Never knowing demons dance alone But somehow I was seduced And my innocence reduced By a demon that became my own Knowingly I followed it I took the hook and swallowed it Until I found it dancing in my home Terrified I tried to quit But I need the taste of shit Like a dancing demon needs a home I had hoped to fill my years With more than melancholy tears But the demon makes me dance alone.

[malformedopinion]

In A Great Jazz Song, No One Says Despair.

[jamMatther]

I don't want to ruin this song for anyone, but it's basically the same chord structure as 'I will survive' by Gloria Gaynor haha. I still love The Residents though.

[singinglawnchair]

I can appreciate this song so much more now, especially after witnessing a good friend's addiction to opiates. Probably still one of my favorite Residents songs to date.

[residentfan2]

This is probably one of the most powerful songs about addiction/obsession written. It's not just a powerful Residents song, it's a powerful and effective song.

[Vondur]

Wow, really awesome video. Did you make it?

[OddMusicality]

love it!

[lordbacon82]

i love the residents for their weird songs, but this is simply beautyful! :-) thanks a lot for posting!

[skullbarf]

yes!

[dillon822]

great video and amazing residents song!

[sipolala]

Hej Wij!!

[Sweetsleep7]

this song is addicting.

[anonymouswillnotstop]

@Sweetsleep7 possibly because it's about addiction.

[Sweetsleep7]

@anonymouswillnotstop what about a chicken?