What The Hell
식케이 (Sik-K) Lyrics
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He had a labrador and a lumping cat
Born in a country with a broken heart
He had enough money and a credit card
Told bedtime stories to his Teddybear
Gave him lots of hugs and a dress to wear
He had a small apartment (what a lovely sight)
He watched MTV all night
Where the hell was friendship
He must have turned it off
And most of all he wondered what is love
What the hell is love
He enjoyed the silence more and more
As he heard the door slam right next door
He had a fancy Parker and a diary
In which he wrote some poetry
And as he went to bed at night
The cat's eyes gave him ample light
To make him lie awake and see
The content of his misery
Where the hell was friendship
He must have turned it off
And most of all he wondered what is love
What the hell is love
Where the hell was friendship
He must have turned it off
And most of all he wondered what is love
What the hell is love
The lyrics of "What The Hell" by Sik-K tell the story of a man who is seemingly living a comfortable life, but still feels a deep sense of loneliness and longing for connection. The first verse introduces us to his physical appearance and his possessions, suggesting material wealth, but also emphasizing his solitude. He is depicted as someone who takes care of his Teddybear, giving it love and attention, but this only highlights the absence of human companionship.
The second verse reveals that despite his external persona, the man finds solace in silence and has a poetic side. He owns a fancy Parker pen and a diary where he pours out his emotions through poetry. However, the door slamming shut in the neighboring apartment reminds him of the reality of his loneliness, contrasting with the quietude he seeks. The cat's eyes provide light in the dark, symbolizing the presence of his unhappiness and misery.
The refrain of the song, "Where the hell was friendship? And most of all, he wondered what is love. What the hell is love," expresses the man's inner turmoil and confusion. He questions the absence of friendship and struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite his material possessions and external comfort, these emotional connections elude him, leaving him feeling lost and disconnected.
Overall, "What The Hell" explores themes of loneliness, yearning for genuine human connection, and the search for the meaning of love in a seemingly comfortable but emotionally empty existence.
Line by Line Meaning
He was not as tall and rather fat
He did not conform to society's standards of physical attractiveness, being shorter and overweight
He had a labrador and a lumping cat
He owned a Labrador Retriever dog and a lazy, cuddly cat
Born in a country with a broken heart
He was born in a nation that was deeply wounded and affected by emotional pain and turmoil
He had enough money and a credit card
He possessed sufficient financial resources and the convenience of a credit card
Told bedtime stories to his Teddybear
He would narrate stories to his stuffed Teddy bear toy before going to sleep
Gave him lots of hugs and a dress to wear
He showered his Teddy bear with affectionate embraces and even dressed it up
He had a small apartment (what a lovely sight)
He resided in a cozy and charming little apartment, bringing him joy
He watched MTV all night
He spent his nights indulging in watching MTV, possibly finding solace or distraction in the television programs
Where the hell was friendship
He questioned the absence of genuine companionship in his life, feeling a lack of true friendships
He must have turned it off
He speculated that he himself might have intentionally distanced himself or shut off the possibility of meaningful connections with others
And most of all he wondered what is love
Above all, he pondered the profound concept and meaning of love, seeking understanding
What the hell is love
He expressed frustration and bewilderment regarding the nature of love
He enjoyed the silence more and more
He increasingly found tranquility and enjoyment in the absence of sound and disturbances
As he heard the door slam right next door
However, his peace was often disrupted by the loud closing of a door from his neighboring apartment
He had a fancy Parker and a diary
He owned an elegant Parker pen and kept a personal diary
In which he wrote some poetry
Within his diary, he expressed his emotions and thoughts through the form of poetic writing
And as he went to bed at night
When he prepared to sleep during the night
The cat's eyes gave him ample light
The glow in the cat's eyes provided him with sufficient illumination
To make him lie awake and see
This light caused him to stay awake, enabling him to observe and confront
The content of his misery
The aspects and essence of his unhappiness and suffering
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERT BETTENS, SARAH BETTENS
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