Bargain [official Lyric Video] — Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn't

Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn't Bargain [Official Lyric Video]

In his track Alec Benjamin explores the futility of trying to reform a toxic or abusive partner, using the "devil" as a metaphor for an entity that refuses to compromise or change. While the lyrics describe a friend attempting to save someone from a damaging romantic relationship, Benjamin has also revealed that the song was inspired by his own disillusionment with the exploitative nature of the music industry. The Futility of the "Fixer" Mentality Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn't Bargain [Official Lyric Video]

The song’s core theme is the "hubris" of believing one can change a person who is fundamentally harmful. Benjamin warns that: Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn't Bargain [Official Lyric

: He notes that even when someone is "sure" they can change their partner, the result is always the same: "He'll only break your heart again". Benjamin warns that: : He notes that even

: Unlike traditional folklore where one might bargain with the devil, Benjamin posits that this "devil" does not settle or negotiate.