Rebel Side of Heaven
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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But in time you're gonna see that I ain't kidding
And though we have sinned all of our lives
We ain't going to hell
Well, we're going to the rebel side of Heaven
I counted seven dogs laying dead by the road
Even Havana got cold
While I was lying alone naked and bleeding
Found on the phone that there's nowhere but home
In Dallas, we dug for gold
We could not find China or hell
So we just dug ourselves into the rebel side of Heaven
I don't wanna leave you
But in time you gotta see that I ain't kidding
And though we have sinned all of our lives
Well, we ain't going to hell
No, we ain't going to hell
We're going to the rebel side of Heaven
The first stanza of Langhorne Slim's song "Rebel Side of Heaven" portrays the dilemma of someone who loves their partner, but understands that they both have made mistakes that could lead them to eternal damnation. Nevertheless, the singer believes that they are headed towards a different destination. Instead of hell, they are going to the "rebel side of Heaven." This phrase suggests that even though they have not always followed the rules, they have not entirely lost their faith or hope for salvation. It is a place, different from the conventional or traditional view of Heaven, but it still offers a chance to redeem their troubled souls.
The second stanza is more abstract and contains vivid imagery. It describes some disturbing scenes, such as dead dogs on the road and the cold setting of Havana, which could signify a world where everything is decaying and lifeless. Nevertheless, the singer feels alive, even though they are "lying alone naked and bleeding." This could mean that they have been vulnerable, exposed, and hurt, but still, they find the strength to continue. The phrase "there's nowhere but home / in Dallas, we dug for gold" could point towards the idea that they have searched for wealth or meaning in different places, but they have failed. Instead, they have created their own space or heaven, a place where they can be themselves and find happiness.
Overall, Langhorne Slim's "Rebel Side of Heaven" is a song of hope, redemption, and resilience. It suggests that even though we may have sinned or fallen short, we can still find a place in the world where we belong and be at peace with ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna leave you
I don't want to abandon you
But in time you're gonna see that I ain't kidding
Eventually, you will realize that I am serious
And though we have sinned all of our lives
Even though we have committed numerous wrongdoings throughout our lives
We ain't going to hell
We will not end up in hell
Well, we're going to the rebel side of Heaven
Instead, we will go to a place in heaven that is unconventional or rebellious
I counted seven dogs laying dead by the road
I saw seven deceased dogs lying on the side of the road
Even Havana got cold
The temperature even dropped in Havana
While I was lying alone naked and bleeding
During this time, I was lying undressed and suffering from physical injuries by myself
Found on the phone that there's nowhere but home
I discovered through a phone call that there is no other suitable place for me besides my own home
In Dallas, we dug for gold
We searched for a valuable treasure in Dallas
We could not find China or hell
However, we were unsuccessful in locating China or hell
So we just dug ourselves into the rebel side of Heaven
Therefore, we resorted to creating a new form of heaven that goes against norms and expectations
No, we ain't going to hell
Again, we will not end up in hell
We're going to the rebel side of Heaven
Instead, we will go to our newly formed, unconventional version of heaven
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jamie E
love this track just as much as when i first heard it
Jonathan B Warner
Got suome Jim van Morrison going on