About The Song
(You’re The) Devil in Disguise by Elvis Presley is a 1963 single, written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye, and published by Elvis Presley Music. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard singles chart in the US on August 10, 1963, and No. 9 on the Billboard Rhythm and Blues singles chart, marking Presley’s last top-10 hit in the US.
“(You’re The) Devil in Disguise” is a song about a deceitful woman who charms the narrator with her angelic appearance and behavior, only to hurt him later. The song is sung from the perspective of the heartbroken narrator who realizes the woman’s true nature. He describes her as an angel in disguise, highlighting the contrast between her outward appearance and her deceptive actions.