Exactly. Other artists (Eminem, Tom MacDonald) have done the “battle with your inner thoughts” concept. This seemed to go that extra step, what was in him was *evil*, Satan and sin, not just self doubt. He stops switching characters when evil takes over, looking straight forward now...then he takes back control realizing his potential.
I was cussing your azz last night as I watched reaction videos to this song from a hotel room in Roanoak Rapids, NC until 0230, knowing darned well I was traveling all day today.