Demi Lovato's "Dancing with the Devil" might be difficult listening for some, as it bluntly addresses her history with addiction. Lovato begins the song by singing, "It's just a little red wine, I'll be fine/ Not like I wanna do this every night/ I've been good, don't I deserve it?/ I think I earned it, feels like it's worth it," she sings, per Genius.
Lovato drives home concepts that some who struggle with addiction might find familiar: Reward-seeking and bargaining. When Lovato sings, "I'll be fine/ Not like I wanna do this every night," it touches on what the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine discusses in relapse prevention. "In bargaining, individuals start to think of scenarios in which it would be acceptable to use," the site states. "Another form of bargaining is when people start to think that they can relapse periodically, perhaps in a controlled way," the journal adds. Lovato's song is also compelling due to the poetic way it approaches the stark subject matter. "I was dancing with the devil, out of control/ Almost made it to Heaven/ It was closer than you know/ Playing with the enemy, gambling with my soul," she sings in the chorus.
Fans on Twitter appreciate Lovato's sincere message. "I'm so proud of her," one fan tweeted. Another wrote, "She is so strong! Love her so much." So do we!
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse and mental health, please contact SAMHSA's 24-hour National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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