Hell's Not Dead
Godsmack Lyrics
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Never really knew how to stay
Same reason, same old demons 'round my neck
I'm going back down the only road
The only bad road I've ever known
All alone is a feeling I call home, oh
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
No, hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in
Let me count these reasons
How many reasons I can give you today
To say the same old things I say
I'm staring at myself wide open
Am I ever gonna get it right?
But I feel it and I needed
To believe it, it's my time
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
It's alive and well (it's alive and well)
No, hell's not dead
'Cause it's what I'm living in, oh
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
It's alive and well (it's alive and well)
No, hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in
It's what I'm living in
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
It's alive and well (it's alive and well)
No, hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in, oh
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
It's alive and well (it's alive and well)
No, hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in, oh
Hell's not dead, hell's not dead
Hell's not dead, oh, hell's not dead
Oh no, hell's not dead
The lyrics to "Hell's Not Dead" by Godsmack convey a sense of personal struggle and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negativity and self-doubt. The singer acknowledges that they have never really known how to stay in a positive mindset or overcome their inner demons, which are always present and weighing them down. They feel compelled to go down the familiar path, the "only road" they have known, even though it is a destructive one. Being alone becomes a familiar and comforting feeling for them, as if it is their true home.
The repetition of the phrase "Hell's not dead" throughout the song suggests that despite any attempts to escape or overcome their struggles, the darkness and turmoil within them is still very much alive and present. It is something they are living in, an ongoing battle they cannot escape from. The singer questions themselves and their ability to make things right, expressing a deep desire to believe that they can find a way out of this hellish existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hell's Not Dead" reflect a personal journey of battling inner demons, feeling stuck in a negative cycle, and the constant struggle to find solace or redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta leave 'cause I never really
I have to go because I never truly
Never really knew how to stay
I never understood how to remain
Same reason, same old demons 'round my neck
For the same reasons, I still carry the familiar demons with me
I'm going back down the only road
I am returning to the solitary path
The only bad road I've ever known
The only path of hardship I've ever experienced
All alone is a feeling I call home, oh
Feeling isolated and alone is what I consider as home
Hell's not dead (hell's not dead)
The torment and suffering are still very much alive
It's alive and well (it's alive and well)
They are thriving and in good health
No, hell's not dead
No, the anguish and despair haven't disappeared
It's what I'm living in
It's the environment I exist within
Let me count these reasons
Allow me to enumerate these justifications
How many reasons I can give you today
The number of explanations I can provide you today
To say the same old things I say
To repeat the same old phrases I utter
I'm staring at myself wide open
I am facing my own vulnerabilities with complete transparency
Am I ever gonna get it right?
Will I ever manage to correct my mistakes?
But I feel it and I needed
But I sense it deep within and I required
To believe it, it's my time
To have faith in it, as it is my moment
No, hell's not dead
No, the torment and suffering haven't disappeared
'Cause it's what I'm living in, oh
Because it is the reality I am currently inhabiting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Salvatore Erna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Justin Reffitt
Here's the lyrics:
Verse 1
Gotta leave cause I'm never real and never really knew how to stay
Same reason same old demons 'round my neck
I'm going back down the only road, the only bad road I've ever known
All alone is a feeling I call home
Chorus
Hell's not dead
It's alive and well
Oh Hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in
Verse 2
Let me count these reasons, how many reasons I can give you today
To say the same old things I say
I'm staring myself wide open, am I ever gonna get it right
But I feel it, and I need it, to believe it, it's my time
Chorus
Hell's not dead
It's alive and well
No Hell's not dead
Cause it's what I'm living in
Hell's not dead
It's alive and well
No Hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in
It's what I'm living in
Chorus
Hell's not dead
It's alive and well
No Hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in, yeah
Hell's not dead
It's alive and well
No Hell's not dead
It's what I'm living in, oh
Hell's not dead
Hell's not dead
Hell's not dead
Hell's not dead
Oh no, Hell's not dead
Pixel Play
the rhythm and the tempo
makes my body moves
makes my head nod
makes my foot stomp
why do you make songs like this
why do you make me so numb
why do you make me listen
why why why why
the drums...
every bit makes me feel alive
every count hits the bullseye
every stroke of the strings feels like METAL.
Infinity One
3 choices I'll give parents of mine.
Ramen noodles with bottled water.
Onions an liver with kool-aide.
Or nothing,go hungry with a side of milk.
I owed both of you 3 choices,those are all.... What does N.O.S mean,that's apart of yalls answer already.(focus on the 3 choices I gave both of you.) You'll be greatful for grandma Brenda's meatloaf that's for sure, for now on.
The end.
Marie Charles
GUYS PERFECT SONG FOR WHAT THE WORLD IS GOING THROUGH. LOVED IT SO MUCH AND I'M SAD IT'S YOU'RE LAST ALBUM I'VE ROCKED YOU GUYS FOR YEARS. LOVE YOU THANX FOR THE YEARS
Unit in Harmony
Ditto that. I rediscovered Godsmack from my teenage years a few years ago and I am mighty glad I did - they sure got me through a lot of crap and gave me the strength to stop putting up with other people's crap...💜
Marie Charles
@Unit in Harmony WHEN I HEARD UNDER YOU'RE SCARS BLEW MY FREAKING MIND. THAT'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG NEXT TO FADE TO BLACK BY METALLICA. LOVE THIS SONG
Kenny Valdivia
What do you mean it's their last album? Are they breaking up?!
Anthony Apodaca
@Kenny Valdivia my daughter just read me an article that says this could be their final album…
TimVKFlyn
Awesome song ! So happy to listen your music once again
Love from France
Big Daddy
🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥 loved you guys since day one! Thanks for all the great music over the years!!!
Joshua George
Godsmack has been my favorite band for life, because over the years the sound has been the same but the message has elevated. You guys are the best and I for one am grateful to have gotten to enjoy so many albums! If this is the last one, then it's enough! Thanks guys.
Joe Sullivan
Best live performance I've ever seen!!!! Love these guys
Dewey Harmon
Thank you!! Absolutely great song! You have always knocked it out of the park!! 💪👊💥