The Maps: Tasmania Devils AFL Team Song Lyrics
Official "War Cry" Anthem Lyrics
Devil in Disguise
Verse 1
We’ve been fired up and waiting
For this moment to arrive
We’re gonna take the mainland
And it starts with you tonight
Frost on our breath
Put out your spark
And if you think you’ll catch us
Then you’re…
You’re wide of the mark
Chorus
'Cause I got winter running in my veins
I’ll take you in my stride
And my blood runs ice-cold
With unwavering Tassie pride
Dark clouds gather
In your skies
Every move
Takes you by surprise
Now see the fire
Burning in my eyes
Cause I’m a…
Devil in disguise
Verse 2
Since 1866
We’ve been kicking into the wind
Now, like a pack of rummins
We’re gonna take the win
We are the team with bite
Bigger than our growl
We are the team tonight
And we’re…
We’re on the prowl
Chorus
'Cause I got winter running in my veins
I’ll take you in my stride
And my blood runs ice-cold
With unwavering Tassie pride
Dark clouds gather
In your skies
Every move
Takes you by surprise
Now see the fire
Burning in my eyes
Cause I’m a…
Devil in disguise
Devil in disguise
Devil in disguise
Devil in disguise
Bridge/Breakdown
Devil in disguise (whispered)
Devil in disguise (whispered)
Devil in disguise (whispered)
Devil in disguise
Final Chorus/Outro
'Cause I got winter running in my veins
I’ll take you in my stride
And my blood runs ice-cold
With unwavering Tassie pride
Dark clouds gather
In your skies
Every move
Takes you by surprise
Now see the fire
Burning in my eyes
Cause I’m a…
Devil in disguise
© Lloyd Johnson 2025
The meaning behind the lyrics
1. All Tasmanians are supporters of the Tasmania Devils FC, all our other sports teams and everything awesome about Tassie! So, anyone up against us is actually up against the whole island, not just the players on the field. Everyone in the state is a ‘Devil in Disguise’!
2. Having waited so long for our chance, the Tasmania Devils FC, it's members and players are here to shake up the AFL competition with a mixture of grit, surprising football talent and passion for Tassie.
3. Tasmania’s cold climate makes us born-to-win in a winter season sport. We ‘are’ winter: come at us!
NB All lyrical references to a 'devil' relate to the fierce little marsupial endemic to Tassie and members of the AFL team and club, not a Warner Brothers character, nor a satanic overlord; sorry to disappoint the lawyers and conspiracy theorists out there!
