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chasingmidnights · 1 year
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Cage the Devil Series
Title: Trouble Ahead 
Summary: You were never one to follow the rules, your grandmother called you a free spirit. So, when you move back to Knockemstiff, you shouldn’t be too surprised where you ended up. 
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Warnings: First, this is for 18+ so minors DNI, this is for mature audiences only!!! Definitely rated M for Mature. Now, let’s get down to the other stuff shall we? Sheriff Lee Bodecker (he’s a warning alright!); alcohol consumption; some mild cursing; there is smut in this so minors keep scrolling this isn’t for you (go on, get!); foreplay, male receiving; public sexual activities; mentions of smoking cigars/cigarettes. I believe I have everything listed that should be looked out for during this part. If I missed anything, I do apologize but you are responsible for what you consume on the internet. So please, if any of the above mentioned warnings make you feel uncomfortable do not read this. 
A/N: Okay, I had so much fun writing this! I might have gotten a bit carried away but I love the finished end product. This is not beta read so any and all mistakes are my own. I do not claim to be a professional writer, I do this for fun. Also, I’m still getting used to writing smutty scenes so it may not be perfect. I hope you all enjoy it! 
Also, the gold glitter divider is by none other than @firefly-graphics
Wordcount: 5,259
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You flipped through the radio stations as you drove down the long, winding highway. Your turquoise chevy bel air easily glided down the semi-smooth tarmac. The top was down on your car and the wind was blowing through your hair on this sweltering hot day, which helped cool you down, even if just a little bit. You groaned as you saw the mile sign, you still had another ten miles before you reached Knockemstiff. You had been dreading this trip for multiple reasons. The main one, you loathed the small, hick town. Growing up, you would constantly dream about getting out and when you did, you didn’t look back. But when you got word that your grandmother had passed away, you decided to move back to help your mother. You finally settled on a station when a woman’s voice caught your attention. The song had already started but you decided to listen to it anyway, liking the sound of it. 
“...I know what that evil do…. Come down from a mountain to where the river runs…. Poison the water and tell no one…. Ohhh, what I know, what that evil done....” 
An unexpected cold chill overcame you as you saw another city mileage sign for Knockemstiff, five more miles. A pit started to grow in your stomach, something in you was screaming at you to turn around but you ignored the feeling and kept driving. 
“....Redemption ain’t coming around no more…. Someone’s banging, banging down the door…. What a fearful sound, I’ve never heard before…. Mmm, sweet redemption, ain’t coming around no more….”
The five miles went by in an instant and you sighed when you saw the ‘Welcome to Knockemstiff’ sign. Knockemstiff wasn’t known for its well-built homes or white picket fences, you’re honestly surprised that the town is still standing. If it wasn’t for the fact that your mother was alone now, you wouldn’t have bothered coming back. Natural instinct kicked in as you made each turn that led to your childhood home. As you continued to drive, you started to hum to the song as it still played on the radio. 
“....Mmm, there’s trouble, trouble ahead…. It’s all going down and coming back up again…. Cry, cry…. Momma is crying…. Mmm, she said trouble…. Trouble ahead (ahh, ha)....” 
When you pulled into the driveway of the house you once considered home, you couldn’t help but sigh. You mustered up all of your will power and opened your driver’s side door but before you climbed out of your bel air, you reached for the keys and jiggled them out of the ignition. You walked to the back of your car and popped open the trunk to grab your belongings. After closing the trunk door, you glanced around your surroundings, a feeling of being watched suddenly coming over you. You shrug the feeling off as you don’t spot anything unusual and you make your way to the house. A huff of air escaped you before you let yourself in and started to call out for your mother. 
“Is that my little Spirit?!” Your mother, Margaret, called back as she emerged from the living room with a bright smile on her face. 
She closed the floral patterned folding fan with a quick movement of her wrist before she came and greeted you. You always thought that your mother looked so elegant and graceful, everything she did seemed to come to her with ease. You took in the sight of her, she seemed to be doing well for herself. She was wearing cream colored, high waisted pants that complimented her form well and she had her lavender colored blouse with a gingham check pattern tucked into her pants. A strand of pearls were wrapped around her neck and her curls bounced effortlessly as she walked towards you. When she reached you, she engulfed you in a hug and she doesn’t let go until you mentioned that you needed air. 
She placed her hands on your shoulders and gave them a gentle squeeze, a small smile curled up onto her lips. “Well, you look just as beautiful as ever darling! California definitely agrees with you.” Your mother then turned quickly and began to walk towards the stairs. She spun around as she spoke up again. “Well, your room is all set up. So, why don’t you go unwind and unpack, then we can go get some dinner! How does that sound?” 
You and your mother walked into the only diner in town and it wasn’t nearly as busy as you thought it would be. When you opened the door for your mother, you noticed the ‘hiring’ sign in the window. You would have to check on that before you leave. A waitress led the both of you to a booth and you took the seat opposite of your mother. The waitress took your drink orders before she handed you some menus, she then turned quickly to walk away. As you were glancing over the menu, the bell above the door sounded, causing you to look up to see who’s entered. Your eyes grew wide when you recognized the person, you leaned towards your mother and lowered your voice as you spoke up. 
“Mom, is that who I think it is that just entered?” 
You watched as she glanced over her shoulder to see who you were talking about and a smirk formed on the corner of her lips. “Yup, that’s Lee Bodecker, he’s the Sheriff now. And I believe that’s Rogers and Barnes that is with him, deputies of his. I could introduce you if you’d like?” 
The knowing look on her face did not go unnoticed by you, you could feel your cheeks begin to heat up. Growing up, you always had a crush on the older gentleman and your mom would constantly tease you about it. He, of course, had no clue who you were but you knew who he was. You took a drink of your orange soda and tore your gaze away from the Sheriff. You decided that a safe place to look would be outside, so you look out the large diner window. As you continued to drink your soda, you peeked over the cup to find that the Sheriff and his deputies were sitting down now and at the other end of the restaurant. Just as you were about to say something, the waitress came back over and asked for your orders. 
Throughout dinner, you and your mother played catch up as the two of you ate. You told her all about California and how you wished you could take her one day. When your mother told you that nothing had really changed over the years, you weren’t really surprised. Knockemstiff wasn’t a town that changed much, if at all. She said the most exciting thing that happened was when Lee Bodecker became Sheriff. You cursed yourself when a small smile curled up on the corner of your lips at the mention of his name, you felt like you were a teenager again. To say you were thankful when the two of you were leaving before Bodecker and his men, would be an understatement. You didn’t know how much longer you could’ve been in the same vicinity as that man without feeling flustered. But when you realized you had left the diner without inquiring about the job, you let out a frustrated sigh. Your mother was reapplying some lipstick when she paused and turned her attention towards you. 
“What is it Spirit?” 
“Oh, I was gonna ask about the job opening. Do you mind if I go back in and ask the manager about it?” You gave your mom your best pout. 
She let out a chuckle as she answered. “Go right ahead darling, I can wait here.” 
“Thank you!” You say almost too excitedly before you climb back out of the bel air. 
When you re-enter the diner, you go straight to the counter and ask to speak to the manager. As you waited, it felt like someone was burning their eyes into you but you refused to look, you were here for a reason. The manager came out after a few minutes, a tall, burly man with long sandy blonde-brown hair and a full beard. You had a quick conversation with him about the job opening and you were relieved when he hired you on the spot. You both agreed that you would start the next day at eight o’clock in the morning. Before you left, you shook the man’s hand and bid him a good evening. When you turned to leave, you held your head a little higher, feeling proud that you got the job. As you left, you could still feel someone watching you, your curiosity getting the better of you, you glanced over your shoulder and to your surprise, it was the Sheriff’s gaze that you had been feeling. His piercing blue eyes were boring into your very soul, you left quickly before he had a chance to see you become flustered just by him looking at you.
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The next morning you were running around trying to get ready for your new job. All of your belongings were strewn all over your room. It was only seven in the morning and the heat was already starting to get to you. You let out a sigh of relief when you finally found the pair of shoes you were looking for and you quickly slipped them on and darted out of your room. When you got downstairs, you called out a goodbye to your mom before you grabbed your keys and bolted out the door. You parked across the street from the diner and rushed across to get inside. The bell dinged above you and you were surprised with how empty it was. A waitress was leaning over the counter and she was flipping through a magazine as she chewed on some gum. 
“Be with you in a minute.” The young woman called out, there was no urgency in her voice. 
You took in a deep breath and walked over to her. “Hi, I’m looking for Ari? He hired me last night.” 
The girl looked up from her magazine and stared at you for a minute, blowing a bubble with her gum. “Ari, new girl is here!” 
You heard a curse coming from the back followed by some clattering and you did your best not to laugh. Next thing you know, Ari is coming through the swinging kitchen door. He wiped his hands with a dish towel as he smiled at you. “Ah, right on time!” He was about to say something else when he glanced over at the other girl. He turned towards her as he placed his hands on his hips. “Penny! Don’t you have work you could be doing?” 
Penny continued to flip through the magazine as she answered. “There’s no one here.” She blew another bubble and it popped. 
You watched as Ari shook his head in frustration as he let out a huff of air. “Sorry about that miss, that’s Penny if she didn’t already introduce herself. Don’t worry, she won’t be your trainer, that would be Darcy who should be here soon. Well, if you’d like to follow me, I can show you around and get you settled.” 
When Darcy finally arrived, you were pleasantly surprised. She wasn’t afraid to stand her ground and she definitely wasn’t hesitant to put Penny in her place. You could tell that the two of you were going to get along just fine. The lunch crowd had just shown up and you were shadowing Darcy as she took orders and introduced you to people. It was nice as some of the older people had remembered you from when you were younger and caused mischief around town. You were helping Darcy clear a table when the bell on the door chimed once again. The two of you looked up to notice a group of deputies strut into the diner. 
“Great, the cavalry's here.” Sarcasm laced Darcy’s voice as she rolled her eyes. 
You couldn’t stop the giggle that escaped even if you’d tried which caused Darcy to laugh too. 
“Should we go wait on them?” 
Darcy looked back over at the deputies before she started to shake her head. “Nah, Miss Prim will be over there any second. See?” 
Sure enough, Penny was over there in a heartbeat and she was pulling out all of the stops. A bright smile adorned her face as she twirled her pencil around and took down each of their orders. When she turned around to place their orders, they unashamedly watched her walk away. You shake your head as you help finish clearing the table and wiping it down. The two of you moved onto the next dirty table when Darcy spoke up again. 
“Say, what are you doing tonight?” 
“Nothing that I know of, why?” I arched an eyebrow at her as I picked up the dishes. 
“Well, a group of us are going to the Tecumseh tonight if ya wanna join us.” Darcy glanced over at you and you don’t miss the small smile on her face. 
“That place is still around?” You’re honestly quite surprised. 
“It’s gone through a few different owners but the guy that owns it now really makes it feel like you’re in a different time. You should come, it’ll be fun.” Darcy explained as she picked up the now full dishtray. 
Darcy started to lead the two of you back to the kitchen when you replied. “Sure, I’m in!” 
“Great! We usually meet there but if you’d like, I can pick you up.” Darcy offered as she pushed open the kitchen door. 
“If you don’t mind, I wouldn’t mind riding with you and your friends.” You continued to follow Darcy over to the sink and began to wash the dirty dishes. 
“Of course not! I’ll pick you up at ten!” 
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The Tecumseh Bar was nothing like you remembered growing up. You had only heard rumors about the old bar but the sight before you was not at all what you were picturing. Laughter and various types of smoke filled the air, the place was crowded. People were dancing by the stage as the band played a folk-rock song that you had to admit was quite catchy. The different horns and piano played vibrantly. You were in a trance as you continued to take everything in. Women walked around in skimpy clothes, you only assumed that they were waitresses, whereas the bartenders were in more formal attire with their white sleeves pushed up to their elbows as they effortlessly made drinks for everyone. 
“...I’ve been living in sin for about a month…. Something turns me ‘round it’s something that I just can’t understand, the way I behave…. Some people you can never save…. On my right hand, I’ve got a girl on my ear…. And in my left hand, I’m throwing back a beer….” 
The atmosphere was intoxicating even without alcohol in your system. If you didn’t mind the scent of smoke, booze, and pure sin, one could live here. A wide smile grew on your face, you already loved it here and had barely been here five minutes. Drinks were continuously being poured and more and more people entered the bar. You glanced all around as Darcy ordered drinks for the pair of you. When the drinks had been made, she handed you your drink with a smile on her face as she spoke up. 
“Best booze in Knockemstiff can be found right here! Drink up!” 
You and Darcy clinked your glasses together before you took a drink. You’re surprised at how smooth the clear liquid went down and it instantly began to warm your body. Darcy then grabbed your hand once more and led you towards a table. 
“Come on, everyone is already here!” She called back to you, only turning her head slightly. 
You have no choice but to follow her and you do so willingly. The folk-jazz music continued to play, the upbeat tempo filled your ears. 
“....Every night we throw this little soiree…. Gonna turn her head until she’s mine, all mine…. Every night I breed a new disaster…. I might be wrong, I might be wrong….” 
Introductions were quick before you were being dragged out to the dance floor by Darcy and her friends. You danced with a guy named Tyler and you danced as if you had no cares in the world. 
“....Try to get away and I will bring you right along, so…. Sit back, have a seat…. Sometimes salty, sometimes sweet…. Hard to swallow but fun to eat…. You ain’t never leaving Bourbon Street, come on!” 
Tyler twirled and spun you around gracefully as the pair of you danced. Sometimes you would dance with Darcy and other times you would dance with her partner Jimmy. You were glad that you agreed to coming out tonight, you hadn’t had this much fun in a while. 
“....When I walk the street people step aside…. Twirling my cane and smiling wide…. Some would say I’m a carnal slave….I put my hands on what I crave….” 
You and Darcy were dancing with each other when you started to feel parched. You excused yourself to get a drink and you pushed yourself through the crowd as you made your way to the bar. You were almost there when someone harshly bumped into you causing you to stumble backwards and you slipped on something sticky. You closed your eyes tightly as a gasp escaped you, fully expecting to hit the floor and be trampled. But none of that happened. Before you hit the floor, a pair of strong arms scooped you up and held you close. It took you a minute for you to open your eyes and when you did, you were met with a pair of dazzling blue eyes. Your breath caught in your throat as you stared at the man who saved you. 
“You alright doll?” The blue-eyed man asked, concern was written all over his face. 
You slightly nodded your head as you stared up at him, you couldn’t believe who had rescued you. It was Sheriff Lee Bodecker holding you in his arms. You cleared your throat to find your words but it doesn’t help as much as you had hoped. 
“Yes, I’m alright.” You paused briefly as a small smile curled onto your lips. “Thanks to you.” 
Lee straightened you back up but he kept a gentle hand on your side. “Say, didn’t I see you in the diner the other night?” 
Butterflies formed in your stomach at the fact that he remembered you. “Yes, I was there with my mother. I just moved back to Knockemstiff sir.” 
Lee smirked when you called him that, he liked how it sounded coming from you. “Ah, I think I heard rumblings that Margaret’s daughter was coming back to town. You certainly have grown up. My, my.” 
Heat rose to your cheeks at the Sheriff’s words, you tucked some of your hair behind your ear before you spoke up again. “I hope it was nothing but good things Sheriff.” 
‘Shit,’ Lee thought to himself, he really needed to tell you his name before he took you right here and now. “Please, call me Lee.” 
You told him your name as you do your best to subtly glance down at his lips. You wondered what it would be like to be kissed by those lips and what they would feel like elsewhere. You shook the thoughts from your head and cleared your throat. 
“Well, I should probably get to my friends. Thank you again for saving me.” 
Lee didn’t want you to leave quite yet, there was something about you that he wanted more of but he couldn’t put a finger on it. But he was certainly drawn to you and so his words came out all at once as he invited you to his table. “Joinmeforadrink?” He cleared his throat and tried again. “Sorry about that, would you care to join me for a drink?” 
You glanced over at your friends who were still dancing before you looked back at Lee. A small smile formed onto our lips at his offer. “I’d love to.” 
Lee’s face brightened up at your answer, pleased that you agreed. He stepped to your side as he moved his hand from your hip to the small of your back. “Follow me then.”
As Lee led the two of you to his table, you noticed how people would stop and stare. The whispering didn’t go unnoticed either but you did your best to ignore it all. Lee must have noticed too since he leaned down and whispered in your ear. 
“Ignore them, they’re just jealous.” 
The feel of his breath on your ear and so close to you sent a shock wave of tingles throughout your body. You wanted him to whisper other things into your ear. When you got to his table, Lee let you slide into the booth first before he slid in next to you. He instantly put an arm on the back of the booth before he motioned over a waitress and ordered a couple of drinks. A brief moment of silence fell between the two of you, the music thankfully filled the silence. Your drink orders were brought to you rather quickly and you took a drink to settle your nerves. Lee is the one to speak up first, beating you to it. 
“So, are you enjoying yourself tonight?” 
You nod your head before you answer him. “Yes, I am. I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be like this, that's for sure.” 
Lee chuckled at your answer as he took another drink. “What were you expecting?” 
You finished another drink before you replied. “Honestly, something run down and dirty. I’m pleasantly surprised though.” 
“I’m glad you like it. I put a lot of hard work into it.” Lee explained as he began to play with your hair, feeling rather bold. When you didn’t object, he continued to do so. 
You felt Lee playing with your hair and you were half tempted to lean into his touch. “Oh, are you the owner?” 
“No, I’m not but I helped a lot when Gatsby took over.” Lee explained further and as he did, he couldn’t help himself as he glanced down to your lips. 
He wanted to kiss you so badly but he didn’t want to be too forward with you. He had to play this the right way but Lee knew that he wanted you. He hasn’t felt this way about anyone in a long time and he was determined to make you his. He watched you as you listened intently to what he had to say and you seemed genuinely interested. Little did Lee know, you were thinking the same naughty thoughts about him. Drink after drink made the night slip by as you and Lee laughed and talked. The two of you gave each other small intimate touches throughout the night. You had completely forgotten about your friends as you finished off another drink with the Sheriff. Feeling rather bold due to the alcohol coursing through your system, you leaned into Lee and planted a quick kiss against his plump lips. 
When you pulled away, your eyes grew wide in shock but before you could begin to apologize, Lee surprised you. He pulled you back in and placed a hand on your cheek before he moved it to your neck. You weren’t sure what you were drunk off of more, Lee or the booze. Your body grew more and more heated the longer you remained lip locked with the man in front of you. When he swiped his tongue along your bottom lip, you immediately opened your mouth for him. You bit back a moan as your tongues swirled around each other, not wanting to seem too desperate. His tongue easily claimed yours and you could taste the whiskey that he’d been drinking all night. When the two of you finally parted to catch your breaths, you closed your eyes and wished that this all wasn’t just a dream. You opened your eyes slowly and a small smile curled upward onto your lips. You leaned into Lee’s touch when he cupped your cheek, he let his hand linger there for a moment before moving it to your chin. You could see that his eyes were filled with lust as his thick thumb caressed your bottom lip. 
“You wanna get out of here doll?” Lee asked, his voice husky and filled with just as much lust as his eyes.
You nod your head in reply with Lee’s hand still on your chin. 
Lee chuckled at your response before he leaned in close and pressed a quick peck to your lips. “Words darlin’, I need you to use your words.” 
You blinked a few times before you quietly spoke up. “Yes.” 
A devilish smirk formed on his plump lips as he saw the eagerness in your eyes. “Good girl. Now, follow me.” 
Arousal suddenly filled your panties, you liked how it sounded when he called you a ‘good girl’. You were about to press your thighs together but before you could, you were pulled out of the booth. The Sheriff held onto your hand gently as he led you out of the bar. You glanced back over your shoulder to see if your friends were still around but you couldn’t spot them. When you got to Lee’s tan Cadillac, he opened the passenger side door for you and you climbed into the vehicle. The door closed behind you and you waited for him to get into the driver’s side. You watched as he started the Cadillac and he glanced over at you, shooting you a wink. 
“Don’t worry, I know a spot. Here, you can make yourself useful.” Lee pushed the center console up before he started to undo his belt buckle and pants. 
Your eyes grew wide at the sight of his large member when it sprung free. It was already hard, red, and leaking and the sight alone caused you to lick your lips, you wanted to have a taste. You pulled your gaze away from his cock to look him in the eyes and you waited for permission. 
“Come on, be a good girl and come suck my dick, keep it warm in your mouth for me.” Lee ordered and it only took you a second to follow his command. 
You gripped his thick member at the base and began to kitten lick the tip, collecting some of his pre-cum onto your tongue. The saltiness lingered on your tongue but you didn’t mind it, in fact, you wanted to taste more of it. You adjusted in your seat so that you could lick a long stripe from the base of his cock and up to the tip, licking right on the fatty vein. You heard Lee groan in approval at your touch, so you repeat yourself over and over again. Lee was in pure bliss and you’ve barely touched him. He threw his head back and tried to think back to when someone had last touched him like this and he couldn’t remember. He refused to let any of the girls in the brothel touch him like this, it was too intimate of an act in his opinion. An animalistic growl escaped him as he tried to clear his thoughts. You had hollowed out your cheeks and took him in your mouth, every little bit that you could take. He had planned on driving the pair of you to a more secluded spot but screw it, he’s not sure if he’d make it there. He reached over and spanked your ass as you continued to drive him closer to his release. 
A muffled yelp escaped you when Lee’s hand suddenly smacked your ass which was quickly followed by a moan when he grabbed a handful of it. You diligently worked his hard cock as you licked and twirled your tongue around it, bobbing your head up and down as you did. Your hand that was wrapped around the base made gentle yet firm strokes as you sucked him off. Hearing the pornographic sounds coming from Lee above you only spurred you on. You would pull all the way off of him with a loud pop, only to tease him with small licks before you took him back into your mouth. You did this several times before it earned you another slap on the ass. You must’ve been taking too long for Lee’s liking because next thing you know, Lee grabbed a fistful of your hair and started to pound into your mouth. You gagged and drooled all over his member while you tried to find some sort of friction for yourself. You pressed your thighs together and began to rub them against one another. Another harsh slap is given to your ass as you gag on Lee’s cock.
“Shit, doll, I’m close. Are you ready to swallow everything I’m about to give you?” 
All you can do is nod your head, if you had tried to say anything it would be incoherent. Lee continued to thrust his hips upward, his cock reaching the back of your throat as he did so. It didn’t take long before Lee was spilling his load into your mouth, his moans sounded like music to your ears. You swallowed everything he gave you and when he was done, you slowly slid your mouth off of his cock with a loud pop at the end. You noticed some of his seed had leaked out into his dark curls, so you lean back down to clean him up. A smile curled up onto your lips when he moaned again. When you sat back up, you were met with his blue eyes shining at you and they were filled with an euphoric bliss. You both sat there trying to catch your breath, you both were breathing heavily. You’re surprised when Lee grabbed you by the neck and crashed his lips into yours. The kiss was filled with teeth, tongue and passion and it didn’t bother Lee one bit that he could taste himself on you. When You finally pulled away, you were panting even harder than before and when Lee started to chuckle, you tilted your head at him with a raised eyebrow. 
“What?” 
Lee ran a hand down his face as he shook his head, a crooked grin playing on his lips. “You’re gonna be the death of me aren’t you, doll?” 
A sheepish smile formed on your own lips and you could feel your cheeks begin to heat up. You stayed in your spot as you remained silent and watched as Lee tucked in his softening member back into his pants as he pulled them back up. Lee pulled you in close to his side as he backed out of the lot. 
“Come on, let’s get you home. Next time, I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of, you won’t be able to walk when I’m through with you.” 
Arousal flooded you at Lee’s promise, you weren’t expecting this to be anything but a one night thing. You hoped Lee would keep his promise as you snuggled into his side as he drove you home. Lee glanced down at you and a soft smile began to form on his lips at the sight of you next to him. He could get used to this.
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Just some of the more interesting bits from the single's booklet and from PHY vol. 25.
Kyo
He was the one who came up with the title, and the title was determined before they even attached a song to it. The band basically decided to set a date for a new single ahead of time, not too long after 19990120's release, then they had just one song selection meeting (usually, they have three) to pick a song to work with toward becoming "The Devil In Me". After scheduling a release date, they had to pick a title before even knowing what song would be part of that release for production/logistical reasons.
Kyo wrote the lyrics of The Devil In Me based on his sense of dissociation from world events, how his own issues are not aligned with what the world cares about. He finds that people's lives are sometimes pre-determined the moment they are born. It's really a reflection on: "Why am I the way I am?"
The chorus has so many layers because Kyo wanted to illustrate that inner evil, or wickedness.
While re-recording Yokan, Kyo realized that he used to sing in short bouts, taking a breath more regularly, whereas he's evolved to sing as much as he can in a single, long breath now.
The small changes made to the lyrics of Cage just serve to help Kyo feel more immersed in that old poem, but if he'd wanted to change the lyrics to represent his current mindset, clearly he would have composed a completely new, different song.
Kyo commented in PHY vol. 25 that if the producers wanted a band that sells a lot, they would have had to replace him with someone who is taller, has a nice face and that composes songs that appeal to a wider audience. But around their debut, Kyo had to bend to some of the producers' demands because he had to rely on their knowledge of what would make the band successful. He wanted to make a very dark band, but he had to accept to make songs like Yokan.
"It wouldn't be appropriate to sing about corpses and internal organs to a melodious song such as Yokan (lol)."
Kyo feels like Dir en grey is the toughest band for him to be a part of, because the band's shows are especially mentally difficult.
Kaoru
The music of The Devil In Me was Kaoru's idea.
Kaoru agrees that the song kind of ends in a way that the band could have, in the past, followed up on with a second section of the song, but they felt like ending it in a more simple way now, which still represents the band's current state.
Die
The band had a discussion in a dressing room during Tour23 Phalaris Final –The scent of a peaceful death- and that's where they came to an understanding of where they wanted to take the band next. Kyo brought them ideas on what he felt that the next single song should sound like, but in the end, at the selection meeting, the majority of the band chose a completely different song than the other of the 5 that Kyo preferred. He's fine with letting the majority win.
Die started working out in 2018 to make sure to stay in shape for stage performances, and I think that he mentioned that it's important for him to appear young and healthy so that the fans who follow the band also don't feel old.
For Die, he was in part less active on stage during the Dum Spiro Spero era because the songs were dark and complex, so he had to focus more. Because of that, he couldn't enjoy the actual shows as much.
Toshiya
Toshiya mentioned that doing commemorative tours and shows is really just fan service.
Toshiya described Dir en grey as a group of five dictators. Their enemies and friends/allies are all inside that group, and the past 25(+) years have been a continuation of challenges to bring the band forward despite this type of chemical reaction between five egos.
Apparently the band never has casual "weird" conversations where they chat about their interests of the moment, but they quietly observe the others without interacting, like by observing what kind of clothes they wear or are into.
Shinya
Contrary to the band's habit, the vocals did not even exist yet when Shinya had to compose and record his drumming for The Devil In Me. When the vocals were eventually recorded, they kind of matched what Shinya had expected.
However, overall, a couple of members of the band feel like The Devil In Me might be a song that people react to with: "I don't get it", rather that just liking or disliking it.
Shinya dissing The Marrow of a Bone again hahah.
Shinya described The Devil In Me as mysterious, inexplicable.
He started taking some lessons from Buck-Tick's "Anii" (Toll Yagami) to learn a new drumming method. In the past, at the very beginning of his career, Shinya used to wear lead weights at his ankles to hit the pedal heavier and develop muscles, but Yoshiki and other seniors told him how to actually play and he quickly got rid of the weight belts.
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icedlava1 · 2 months
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I did a thing! I decided to make 8 bc there were a lot of requests [from twitter, follow me there lol]. This was fun to do!
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post-game 12/27/23
njd@home
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THERE MAKING A BENDY MOVIE!!
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YIPPEE
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Sympathy for the Devil (2023) dir. Yuval Adler
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boykingofhellsam · 8 months
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I am absolutely rabid that Sam literally has Lucifer's sigil etched in his sternum.
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chasingmidnights · 1 year
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I'm so excited for my mob au that I'm working on! I can't wait to share it with you guys! It's gonna be multi-parter and hopefully each part will be sinfully delicious! 😏
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currently drawing dmc and mk characters for challenge with different emotions
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SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL (2023) dir. Yuval Adler
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Sep 2023
Clothes swap
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totchiiiiii · 8 days
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🎼🎚🎛🎧
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