I went downtown to Memphis alley
I saw shadows creeping here and there
A figure emerged like from a dark valley
He said, my name is Lucifer
I came down here to take your soul
I said what's your adjuration
Said man lives not by bread alone
The killer came down with vengeance
The killer came down from above
(The killer came down from above, yeah)
I went downtown to Memphis alley
I knew it was time for my reckoning
He spoke of God and fire and fury and brimstone
I saw the plagues of Egypt running through his eyes
I said hello to the darkness
Darkness said welcome home
I said hello to the darkness
Darkness said welcome home
The killer came down with vengeance
The killer came down from above
(The killer came down from above, yeah, yeah)
If you can't stand the bitterness, turn yourself to wine
If you can't stand the bitterness, turn yourself to wine
If you can't stand the bitterness, turn yourself to wine