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Wrong Side of Heaven
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics


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I spoke to God today and She said that She's ashamed
What have I become?
What have I done?
I spoke to the devil today and he swears he's not to blame
And I understood 'cause I feel the same

Arms wide open
I stand alone
I'm no hero and I'm not made of stone
Right or wrong
I can hardly tell
I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell
The wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side
The righteous side of hell

I heard from God today and She sounded just like me
What have I done, and who have I become?
I saw the devil today and he looked a lot like me
I looked away, I turned away

Arms wide open
I stand alone
I'm no hero and I'm not made of stone
Right or wrong
I can hardly tell
I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell
The wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side
The righteous side of hell

I'm not defending
Downward descending
Falling further and further away
Getting closer every day

I'm getting closer every day
To the end, to the end, the end, the end
I'm getting closer every day

Arms wide open
I stand alone
I'm no hero
And I'm not made of stone
Right or wrong
I can hardly tell
I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell
I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell
The wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side
Righteous side of hell

Overall Meaning

The song "Wrong Side of Heaven" by Five Finger Death Punch is a deep and introspective exploration of how one's actions and choices can lead them astray from the path of righteousness. The opening lines feature the singer speaking to God, who expresses her disappointment and shame in their behavior. This leads to the singer questioning themselves, asking what they have become and what they have done. The overarching theme of the song revolves around the struggle between good and evil, right and wrong, and the increasing difficulty in telling the difference between the two.


The singer then speaks to the devil, who swears he is not to blame. The singer understands where the devil is coming from because they feel the same. This line indicates that the singer is wrestling with their darker impulses and has possibly given in to them in the past. The chorus comes in powerfully, with the singer acknowledging their shortcomings and expressing their isolation. They stand alone, with their arms wide open, suggesting a sense of surrender or acceptance.


The verse that follows features the singer hearing from God, who sounds just like them, which suggests that the singer is struggling to differentiate between their own internal monologue and the higher power's guidance. The singer also speaks of seeing the devil, who looks a lot like them. This line suggests that the singer is possibly struggling with a sense of self-identity, and their darker impulses could be leading them astray. The song's final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing the singer's isolation and their inability to differentiate between right and wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I spoke to God today and She said that She's ashamed
The singer is ashamed of their recent actions and feels like they have let themselves and God down.


What have I become?
The singer is questioning the person they have turned into and is not happy about it.


What have I done?
The singer is reflecting on their past actions and the choices that brought them to their current situation.


I spoke to the devil today and he swears he's not to blame
The artist recognizes their own responsibility for the mistakes they have made, but feels like they are being tempted towards evil or negative influences.


And I understood 'cause I feel the same
The artist is empathizing with the devil and his struggle, as he recognizes it is similar to his own.


Arms wide open
The singer is indicating openness and vulnerability in facing their problems and feelings.


I stand alone
The singer is indicating a sense of isolation in his struggles.


I'm no hero and I'm not made of stone
The artist is acknowledging that they are flawed and vulnerable, and that they do not have the ability to be perfect.


Right or wrong / I can hardly tell
The artist is struggling to determine what is the right or wrong choice, and they feel conflicted about their path.


I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell
The artist feels like their current situation is not aligned with where they want to be, and they believe they are doing themselves a disservice by their current actions.


I heard from God today and She sounded just like me
The singer feels like God is speaking to them through their own conscience and reflection on their life.


I saw the devil today and he looked a lot like me
The artist recognizes their own potential to be tempted by negative influences and dark desires.


I looked away, I turned away
The singer acknowledges that he does not always make the right choice, and can be influenced by negative thoughts or actions.


I'm not defending / Downward descending
The singer is accepting responsibility for their mistakes and recognizes that they are falling into a darker place.


Falling further and further away / Getting closer every day
The singer recognizes that they are moving away from their desired path, but also feels like every day is a chance to turn things around and start fresh.


To the end, to the end, the end, the end
The artist recognizes that his current path is unsustainable, and that changes need to be made before things become irreversible.


I'm on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of hell / The wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side / Righteous side of hell
The artist is caught between two worlds and is unsure of where he belongs or how to get back on the right path.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Moody, Jeremy Spencer, Kevin Churko, Thomas Jason Grinstead, Zoltan Bathory

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Comments from YouTube:

@gamesgonewild7496

Watched this video clip for the first time
Tried not to cry
Cried.....

@therefinedhellion5041

+GamesGone Wild Amen...

@mogergo756

+GamesGone Wild me too, i wanted to do the same like those people, wanted to make sacrefice, but i can't cause of my f**king kyphosis....i think a lot about them, and can't get rid of the pain what i feel

@XxPyroKingxX1

+GamesGone Wild but your to gnarly to cry ;) i couldnt think of a better pun with gnar in it

@grape7544

I cri evrtiem

@livelyfern595

Try blocking out your emotions.

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@MadGamerOfficial

4:25 "You saved my life, brother."
Damnit, this video always brings a tear to my eye.

@cainvelasquez9538

MadGamer i was also about to write it.

@defectcp5078

MadGamer same

@fsgdelux640

MadGamer same

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