The opening guitar twang hits like a relapse confession; Jelly Roll and ERNEST’s “Devil Down” isn’t just another country-rap crossover but a raw nerve exposed. This lyrical masterpiece lays bare addiction’s vicious cycle with a honesty that’s already resonating with millions fighting their own demons.
“Devil Down” weaponizes country storytelling and rap’s blunt truth-telling, with Jelly’s gravelly verses (“Round after round, I lost the fight”) contrasting ERNEST’s smoother but equally pained delivery. The haunting chorus “I can’t put that devil down” becomes an anthem for anyone who’s ever struggled with that voice whispering “one more time.”
Jelly Roll & ERNEST – “Devil Down” (Official Lyric Video) | Chilling Addiction Anthem
Fans are calling it “the most relatable song of 2025,” flooding comments with personal stories. One viral tweet reads: “When Jelly says ‘Lord help me now, I ain’t that strong’ that’s the sound of every 3AM temptation.” The track’s unflinching look at relapse sparks both tears and catharsis across social media.
“Devil Down” hits with the weight of lived experience; the same raw authenticity that turned Jelly Roll’s 2020 acoustic “Save Me” into an anthem for the struggling. Where the new track wrestles with relapse, that earlier performance laid bare the desperate cry for redemption that first cemented his bond with fans.
Jelly Roll – “Save Me” (Unreleased Studio Video) | Raw Addiction Confessional
The 2020 “Save Me” video captures Jelly at his most vulnerable; just a man, his guitar, and 300 million viewers bearing witness. Watch how his voice cracks on “I need someone to save me,” a moment that launched countless fans toward sobriety. Where “Devil Down” describes the struggle, “Save Me” offers the desperate prayer at rock bottom.
From prison yards to Grammy nominations, Jelly Roll’s redemption arc gives weight to every word. His music has become a lifeline “Devil Down” the relapse warning, “Save Me” the intervention. Follow his journey to understand why Billboard now calls him “the most important voice in addiction recovery.”