2) Absent Without Leave (A.W.o.L.) was founded in 1996 as a short-lived video project which concentrated on producing tiny videoclips set to music by the likes of early 80’s synthpop pioneers like John Foxx, Gary Numan, Fad Gadget or The Twins.
3) A.W.O.L. (aka A Way of Life) was a French hardcore band from Rennes from 1996 to 2000. They came back for one show in october 2013.
4) A.W.O.L. (Absent without leave.) were a 4 member band from Johannesburg, ZA
They played hard hitting Chaos/80s Hardcore Punk and built up quite a following.
They recorded one album named 'another pawn please' and were beginning work on a second album in 2009 when the band came to an end due to Jonathan Way's suicide. Jonathan Way (D-Beat johnny) was an amazing artist and musician and above all a kid with a really big heart.
Hell House
A.W.o.L. Lyrics
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See the dead bodies on the wall
Come on in to the Hell House
We can party and have a ball
Life is hard, it's never easy
Just look at you, you look so easy
Once inside the Hell House
Your mind is never the same
Driving you insane
Life is hard, compared to death
Death, death is the easy way out you know
And you're all gonna die
You've made it through the Hell House
You think you've got it together
But you don't know what happened in there
Just going insane
Life is hard, it's never easy
Just look at you, you look so sleazy
Yes you do
You're all gonna die
You're gonna burn in hell, yeah, ha ha ha
The lyrics of A.W.o.L.'s song "Hell House" depict a dark and twisted scenario where the singer welcomes listeners into a place filled with dead bodies and a macabre atmosphere. The Hell House serves as a metaphor for the harsh realities of life. The mention of dead bodies on the wall suggests a disturbing visual representation of the struggles and challenges faced by individuals. Despite the bleakness, there is an invitation to party and have a ball, creating a juxtaposition between the grim subject matter and the idea of finding temporary escapism.
The lyrics express the belief that life is difficult and compares it to death, claiming that death is the easy way out. The Hell House experience is described as something that alters one's perception, driving them insane and causing them to witness unbelievable things. The lyrics further emphasize the idea that life is not easy as the listeners are referred to as looking "so easy" or "sleazy," implying a lack of understanding or acknowledgment of the hardships they will face.
The song concludes with a haunting realization that the listeners, like everyone else, will eventually face death and burn in hell. This final line is delivered with a sinister laugh, adding to the darkness and intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the Hell House
Welcome to a place filled with pain and suffering
See the dead bodies on the wall
Observe the evidence of the lives lost and destroyed here
Come on in to the Hell House
Join the torment and chaos within this place
We can party and have a ball
We can indulge in our vices and enjoy the destructive pleasures
Life is hard, it's never easy
Existence is full of challenges that are difficult to overcome
Just look at you, you look so easy
You appear vulnerable and easily manipulated
Once inside the Hell House
Once you are trapped within this place
Your mind is never the same
Your thoughts and sanity become distorted and altered
Seeing things that you don't believe
Witnessing unimaginable horrors that defy belief
Driving you insane
Causing a descent into madness
Life is hard, compared to death
The struggles of life make death seem like an easier option
Death, death is the easy way out you know
Death offers a release from the hardships and burdens of life
And you're all gonna die
Ultimately, everyone will face their mortality
You've made it through the Hell House
You have survived the torment and horrors of this place
You think you've got it together
You believe you have regained control and stability
But you don't know what happened in there
You are unaware of the lasting effects and trauma experienced within
Just going insane
Gradually losing one's sanity
Life is hard, it's never easy
Existence continues to present challenges and difficulties
Just look at you, you look so sleazy
You now appear morally corrupt and morally degraded
Yes you do
Emphasizing the previous statement, acknowledging the degradation
You're all gonna die
Each individual will ultimately face their own mortality
You're gonna burn in hell, yeah, ha ha ha
You will suffer eternal damnation and torment, a fate to be celebrated with laughter
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andy Zafuto
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Paul Summers Chronicles
This was a band I played guitar in. Check out my channel for more if you'd like.