PMP prides themselves on being a small town, independent band. In every aspect of their music including song writing, recording, mixing, and producing, from end to end, in-house. Some of PMP’s accomplishments include playing for their American troops stationed in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO). Then winning the title, “Best New Act In Country Music” on the nationally broadcasted show, “Texaco Country Showdown” in early 2013 at the famous Ryman Auditorium and home of the “Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville.
After a long hiatus from 2014-2019 PMP began releasing new music with the song “Hell’s Comin’ With Me”. In 2022, “Hell’s Comin’ With Me” made its way onto many streaming charts including getting as high as #2 on the global viral charts, just under Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”.
Hell's Comin' with Me
Poor Mans Poison Lyrics
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They said you ain′t welcome round here anymore
You just might as well go
He wiped the blood from his face as he slowly came to his knees
He said I'll be back when you least expect it
And hell′s coming with me
Hell's coming with me
There is a hill at the bottom of the valley
Where all the poor souls go when they die
And if you listen real close, you can hear em' like a ghost
And you′re never gonna make it out alive
There is a town at the bottom of the hill
They got a secret that they keep like a slave
They got a black magic preacher, we′d do well to let him teach her
They'll be heading up that hill to the grave
And it is well, with my soul
You line your pockets full of money that you steal from the poor
And on your way down the hill, you hear me ringing that bell
I′d pay the devil twice as much to keep your soul
There was a drifter passing through that little valley
He had promised he was coming back to town
(Coming back to town)
They didn't know him by his face,
Or by the gun around his waist,
But he come back to burn that town to the ground
First there was fire
Then there was smoke
Then the preacher man was hanging by a rope
Then they all fell to their knees,
And begged that drifter, begged him please
As he raised his fist before he spoke
I am the righteous hand of God
And I am the devil that you forgot
And I told you one day you will see, that I′ll be back, I guarantee
And that hell's coming, hell′s coming, hell, hell's coming, with me
And it is well, with my soul
You line your pockets full of money that you steal from the poor
And on your way down the hill, you hear me ringing that bell
And I say hell's coming with me
(Hell′s Coming)
The song "Hell's Comin' with Me" by Poor Mans Poison tells a story of a drifter who is driven to avenge the poor souls of a valley who have been stolen and abused by the town at the bottom of the hill. The townspeople laugh as they turn him away, not knowing that he is going to lead a revolution to the valley. The drifter promises to return when they least expect it, and that hell is coming with him.
The song portrays a metaphorical hill at the bottom of the valley where the poor souls go after they die, and you can hear them like a ghost. The town at the bottom of the hill is keeping a secret like a slave, and has a black magic preacher who is teaching them. They will head up the hill to the grave. The drifter knows this secret, and is coming back to burn the town to the ground.
When the drifter returns, fire and smoke engulf the town, and the preacher man is hanging by a rope. The townspeople beg for mercy, but the drifter declares himself to be the righteous hand of God and the devil that they forgot. He warns them that he will return and that hell is coming with him. The song ends with a powerful refrain of "hell's coming with me."
The lyrics of "Hell's Comin' with Me" can be interpreted as a call to action against those who oppress and exploit the poor. The drifter represents those who cannot help themselves, and the townspeople represent the rich and powerful who have taken advantage of them. The song is a warning that justice will eventually be served, and that those who have been wronged will rise up to reclaim their dignity.
Line by Line Meaning
They all laughed as he turned around slow
The people of the town mocked him
They said you ain't welcome round here anymore
They banned him from the town
You just might as well go
They told him to leave town
He wiped the blood from his face as he slowly came to his knees
He was beaten and hurt badly - he had to recover before fighting back
He said I'll be back when you least expect it
He was planning his revenge
And hell's coming with me
He promised retribution with great force
There is a hill at the bottom of the valley
A place for the damned afterlife
Where all the poor souls go when they die
It's where the dead go, especially the unfortunate ones
And if you listen real close, you can hear em' like a ghost
The dead are said to be heard
And you're never gonna make it out alive
It's a one-way trip to the afterlife
There is a town at the bottom of the hill
At the entrance to the valley is a town
They got a secret that they keep like a slave
The town folks are keeping something hidden
They got a black magic preacher, we'd do well to let him teach her
A wicked preacher who should be left alone
They'll be heading up that hill to the grave
They will all die and go to the valley
You line your pockets full of money that you steal from the poor
The wealthy people rob the poor
And on your way down the hill, you hear me ringing that bell
The one seeking revenge plans to call them back
I'd pay the devil twice as much to keep your soul
He'll go any length to ensure they go to hell
There was a drifter passing through that little valley
An outsider roaming around the valley
He had promised he was coming back to town
He warned he'll come back for revenge
They didn't know him by his face,
They didn't recognize him
Or by the gun around his waist,
They didn't connect him with the weapon he carried
But he come back to burn that town to the ground
He came back to destroy everything
First there was fire
He set everything ablaze
Then there was smoke
The town was in ruins
Then the preacher man was hanging by a rope
The wicked preacher met his unfortunate end
Then they all fell to their knees,
The people surrendered
And begged that drifter, begged him please
They pleaded with him to spare them
As he raised his fist before he spoke
He was ready to deliver his final words
I am the righteous hand of God
He believed he had the justice on his side
And I am the devil that you forgot
He believes he has the power of hell
And I told you one day you will see, that I'll be back, I guarantee
He promised retribution
And that hell's coming, hell's coming, hell, hell's coming, with me
The avenger is coming with terrible power
Writer(s): Dustin Edward Medeiros, Ryan Dean Hakker, Thomas William Jr Mccarthy, Michael Ryan Jacobs
Contributed by Logan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John
I love this song