Single: The Commoners – Devil Teasin’ Me
THE COMMONERS
NEW SINGLE – “DEVIL TEASIN’ ME”
RELEASED FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2023
“Devil Teasin’ Me” is the first single from the Commoners’ highly anticipated forthcoming third studio album, that will be released worldwide by Gypsy Soul Records in 2024.
“Devil Teasin’ Me” captures self-reckoning wrapped up in rock ‘n’ roll. The song strikes hot and smolders before it erupts into a sonic inferno that epitomizes the band’s signature crisp tones and rich production, established on their critically acclaimed second studio album “Find A Better Way” (Gypsy Soul Records, 2022).
On “Devil Teasin’ Me” pleading lead vocals question, “Is this who I’m meant to be?” all of which pulls the listener into the ring as vocalist Chris Medhurst battles personal demons. Lush harmonies and group vocals coil around spirited organ and driving percussion, fervidly gripping the track.
Faustian bargains aside, the quintet returns with confidence and a surety of sound that is the result of the fast-moving pace of rigorous touring. With two UK and European tours under their belt, the Commoners are well on their way to becoming one of today’s top roots rock and roll bands.
Website: https://thecommoners.ca/
Devil Teasin’ Me – The Musicians:
Chris Medhurst – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Ross Hayes Citrullo – Lead Guitar
Ben Spiller – Bass
Adam Cannon – Drums
Miles Evans-Branagh – Keyboard, Background Vocals
Chantal Williams – Background Vocals
Nicky Lawrence – Background Vocals
Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Heavy smoke brings clarity
A crowded mind needs room to breath
Oh yeah
The way we cope, the way we plead
The way we break the ones we need
Mmmm
Am I the planter of these seeds
Or is the devil teasin’ me
(Chorus)
You know I can be so hard to reach
I feel the demons put their chains on me
A gentle tugging on a tightened leash
Is this who I’m meant to be
Or is the devil teasin’ me
(Verse 2)
Days are blending into weeks
The moments pass before we leave
Well… I couldn’t hide I couldn’t lie
Surrender to the rising tides
Are these the secrets that we keep
Or is the devil teasin’ me
(Chorus)
You know I can be so hard to reach
I feel the demons put their chains on me
A gentle tugging on a tightened leash
Is this who I’m meant to be
Or is the devil teasin’ me
(Bridge)
No matter where I go
I feel the devil grip my throat
No matter what I do
I feel the devil in this room
No matter what I see
I know the devil’s next to me
No matter where I stand
I feel the devil’s gripping hand
No matter what I say
I feel the devil in my way
No matter what I need
I feel the devil teasin’ me
(Chorus)
You know I can be so hard to reach
I feel the demons put their chains on me
A gentle tugging on a tightened leash
Is that what you want to see
Tell me
You know I can be so hard to reach
I feel the demons put their chains on me
A gentle tugging on a tightened leash
Is that what you want to see
Tell me… what do you want to see
Tell me…is this who I’m meant to be
Or is the devil teasin’ me
