One man gives an opinion
The other man takes offense
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance

Diabolical dance
Diabolical dance
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance

Eddie told his friends and family it’s way too hot to stay
If I stay any longer, policeman gonna put me away
Well, Eddie took that train to Florida, that place was goin’ down
Even though it was summertime he froze in the county jail

One man gives an opinion
The other man takes offence
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance

Diabolical dance
Diabolical dance
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance

Well, it starts with a disagreement
Well, Eddie should have walked away
You see Eddie’s picked this many times
He knows how this gonna play
Well his blood is up, and he raised his fist
And he’ll convince yourself of your righteousness
Even though they can bear it and go
Eddie walks in, let the violence roll

One man gives an opinion
The other man takes offence
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance

Diabolical dance
Diabolical dance
When it comes to violence
It’s a diabolical dance