Don't Dink and Drance
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics

The lyrics to The Devil Wears Prada's song Don't Drink and Dance are rich with emotion and vivid imagery. The singer expresses their desire to destroy something, possibly a physical place or metaphorical system, as they repeat the phrase "I would like to burn this down." They go on to describe how they want to see it melt and observe a cloud of blackness rise, feeling like it is "wrath himself." This intense desire for destruction is contrasted with a sense of longing for peace, represented by the image of a dove that the singer hasn't seen in a long time.

The next verse is just as intense, expressing exhaustion and tribulation, as well as self-inflicted pain: "Wound by wound / I torture myself / Wound by wound, I will persevere." The themes of pain and perseverance continue in the final lines, as the singer calls for "whiteness" to reveal itself and act as an anchor. The image of "Formaldehyde fingers" suggests a sense of decay or corruption, perhaps referencing addiction or other damaging behaviors.

One potential interpretation of these lyrics is that they reflect the intense emotions and struggles of a person in the midst of addiction or other destructive behavior. The repeated refrain of "don't drink and dance" could be seen as a warning to oneself or others, highlighting the dangers of excessive partying. The desire for destruction could represent a desire to escape or numb oneself from pain, while the longing for peace and the image of the dove suggest a subconscious awareness of the need for healing and redemption.