You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad,
but you are still resentful and angry,
You let the devil leave his bags
You got out of financial debt, but you still can't
control the desire to spend on frivolous things.
You let the devil leave his bags
You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still
long to try it just one more time
You let the devil leave his bags
You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget
and have peace with that person
You let the devil leave his bags
You told your unequally yoked mate that it was over,
but you still continue to call.
You let the devil leave his bags
You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you are
still trying to sabotage the company after you've left
You let the devil leave his bags
You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but
you still lust after him/her.
You let the devil leave his bags
You broke off your relationship with that hurtful,
abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every
new person you meet.
You let the devil leave his bags
You decided to let go of the past hurts from growing up
in an unstable environment, yet you believe you are unworthy
of love from others and you refuse to get attached to anyone
You let the devil leave his bags
When you put the devil out, please make sure he takes his bags!
Get thee behind me, devil