Hellfire
Chxrlotte Lyrics
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What if I′m becoming one?
Secrets and scheming, gas masks and not breathing
What the hell have I become?
Congressman, grab her feet
No escape, no retreat, now we are bonded in blood
He couldn't breathe silently, eyes pleading ′rescue me'
Hellfire, hide in the shadows and conspire
Careful with people you admire
Changing the rules of the game
Here it's all about control,
Masters and puppets and blindfolds
They say hell is hot but it′s so cold
Enter and before you know
You′ve sold your soul
I thought I could face it,
I walked into the snake pit thinking I could come out without a bite
A sickening place,
I could simply embrace it or fight it with all of my might
Congressman,
Come with me now you belong to me, now that we're bonded in blood
He couldn′t breathe silently, eyes pleading 'rescue me′
Welcome to our little club
Hellfire, hide in the shadows and conspire
Careful with people you admire
Changing the rules of the game
Here it's all about control
Masters and puppets and blindfolds
They say hell is hot but it′s so cold
Enter and before you know
You've sold your soul
In the song "Hellfire," Chxrlotte describes the feeling of being trapped in a toxic and manipulative environment where control is everything. She starts off by admitting that she feels like she's constantly chasing her demons and wonders if she's becoming one of them. The themes of secrets, scheming, and not breathing reveal that she's struggling with being honest with herself and with the people around her. She then paints a picture of being caught in a twisted game, where there's no escape, and you have to follow the rules that others have set for you.
The lyrics "Congressman, grab her feet, no escape, no retreat, now we are bonded in blood" depict someone being forced into this game, possibly by a powerful figure like a politician or an authority figure. The line "He couldn't breathe silently, eyes pleading ′rescue me', welcome to our little club" conveys a sense of helplessness and resignation to the situation. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of hiding in the shadows and being careful with whom you trust. It reveals that in this world, it's all about control and manipulation, where masters and puppets and blindfolds are the norm. The lyrics "They say hell is hot but it's so cold, enter and before you know, you've sold your soul" are a metaphor for the destruction of one's spirit and autonomy in this toxic world.
Overall, "Hellfire" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of succumbing to the pressures of society and losing oneself in the process. It urges listeners to be cautious of who they trust and to be true to themselves, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Chasing my demons every morning and evening
Every day, I struggle to overcome my inner demons and find peace within myself.
What if I'm becoming one?
I'm afraid that my inner demons will consume me and turn me into a monster.
Secrets and scheming, gas masks and not breathing
I'm surrounded by people who are deceitful and manipulative, and it's suffocating me.
What the hell have I become?
I don't recognize the person I've become and I'm filled with self-loathing.
Congressman, grab her feet
Someone in power is using their influence to control and harm me.
No escape, no retreat, now we are bonded in blood
I'm trapped in this situation and there's no way out, and my captor has forced me into a twisted bond with them.
He couldn't breathe silently, eyes pleading ′rescue me'
Someone who is being hurt is silently crying out for help, and I feel helpless to come to their aid.
Welcome to our little club
You're now a part of this twisted, toxic group of people whether you like it or not.
Hellfire, hide in the shadows and conspire
We're living in a world of secrecy and deceit, where people are always plotting against each other.
Careful with people you admire
Don't trust anyone, even those you look up to, because they might turn out to be the most dangerous of all.
Changing the rules of the game
People in power are constantly shifting the rules to stay in control and manipulate others to their own advantage.
Here it's all about control
Everything is about domination and power, and everyone's fighting for it in their own way.
Masters and puppets and blindfolds
Some people are in control, while others are just being controlled, and no one really knows the whole truth.
They say hell is hot but it's so cold
This world might seem like it's burning with passion and intensity, but really it's a cold, heartless place.
Enter and before you know
Once you're in, there's no way out.
You've sold your soul
You've traded away your morals and values for power and control, and now you're trapped in a cycle of darkness and destruction.
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@batgh0ul
Ok I know I'm a whole year late but this is SO UNIRONICALLY GREAT??? The lyrics, the melody, and the fact it's a Crowley song, * chef kiss *
@f333d2
I saw the name and picture and I imediatley thought of Crowley because of your other song "Come With Me"
@fawnlowell6094
My favorite past time is listening to this song and picturing animatics in my head for the book series Six of crows. I don’t know how you did it but the lyrics just fit perfectly :)
@bigbademperor
Love it! Looking forward to checking out Jake’s new book!
@thehunibadger0742
I swear everytime I listen to this song I always think of the show supernatural,
This song is so cool though! You’re definitely one of my favorite artist !! 😆😆
@rishabh3667
Love it Chxrlotte!!!
@Maryam-mz7jo
LOVE IT
@shoyomakesstuff
your voice is so pretty <3
@rishabh3667
Can’t believe how underrated this song is!!! As well as the artist :) Would you be interested in collaborating to produce a unique audio-visual experience?
@Chxrlotte
Sure? What are you referring to?