The Devil (Banks song)
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| Single by Banks | ||||
| from the album Serpentina | ||||
| Released | June 16, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
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| "The Devil" on YouTube | ||||
"The Devil" is a song by American singer-songwriter Banks, released on June 16, 2021 as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Serpentina (2022). It marked her first release as an independent artist following her departure from a major label.
"The Devil" centers on themes of transformation, self-empowerment, and overcoming personal struggles, with Banks framing the titular figure as a symbol of strength and control. Musically, it is built around a dark, low-register bass line and subdued vocals. An accompanying music video, co-directed by Banks and Jenna Marsh, presents a stylized, draws inspiration from the 1992 films Dracula and Death Becomes Her.