Devil Doesn't Bargain

The song "Devil Doesn't Bargain" by Alec Benjamin addresses the theme of the impossibility of change in people who are essentially bad or harmful. Through the metaphor of the devil, which historically represents evil and temptation, the artist gives a romantic advice, explaining that some people will never change for the better and that if the person never changes their harmful behaviors, the best thing to do is to end the relationship.

The lyrics suggest a conversation where one advice is given to a friend who seems to be in an abusive romantic relationship and hopes that her boyfriend will change his attitude, but the narrator compares this man to the devil. The narrator warns that the abusive partner will never change, that he's not worth the effort, and that in the end, he will only cause more pain. The repetition of the chorus "The devil doesn't bargain" reinforces the idea that there is no room for compromise or hope for improvement when it comes to someone inherently harmful.

Furthermore, the lyrics make it clear that despite the bad events in her relationship, the friend being advised refuses to end it, so the narrator makes an effort to clarify that these comments are being made to protect her and not to harm her.

Alec Benjamin is known for his introspective and narrative lyrics that often explore complex emotional and psychological themes. In this song, he uses simple but meaningful language to express a harsh but necessary truth: that some battles are futile and that it is important to recognize when it is time to give up and move on.