Hole In The Sky
D.O.A. Lyrics


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you can't see it, but it's a mess. killing the ozone, put our planet to death. making profits, out of thin air. you can't hide anywhere. cause there's a hole in the sky. the ozone's ripped and you can't hide. burning death and corporate greed. cause there's a hole in the sky. take a walk outside, see a blue sky. watch your step, might be suicide. it's pretty obvious, you think they'd learn. but when money comes first, we're all gonna fry. burn, yeah you're gonna burn. yeah you're gonna burn.




Overall Meaning

In D.O.A.'s song "Hole in the Sky," the lyrics shed light on the critical state that our planet is in due to the effects of air pollution. The first line, "you can't see it, but it's a mess," is a direct reference to the issue of air pollution being invisible to the naked eye, but having devastating effects on our environment. The lyrics go on to mention how the ozone is being destroyed, which is a vital component for protecting the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The destruction of the ozone layer is causing climate change and putting our planet in grave danger.


The chorus is a warning to listeners that the problem is real and affects us all. The lyrics state that the hole in the sky caused by air pollution is so big that we cannot hide from its effects. We are all vulnerable to its impact, and it is time to recognize the severity of the issue. The lyrics also touch on the issue of corporate greed and how money comes first, putting the entire population at risk. The song serves as a wake-up call to raise awareness about the alarming rates of air pollution and to take immediate action to protect our planet.


Line by Line Meaning

you can't see it, but it's a mess.
Although it's invisible to the eye, the situation with the ozone layer is in complete disarray.


killing the ozone, put our planet to death.
Our planet is being destroyed as a result of us killing off the protective ozone layer.


making profits, out of thin air.
Companies are profiting off of selling products that harm the ozone layer.


you can't hide anywhere.
There is nowhere to escape the serious consequences of our actions against the ozone layer.


cause there's a hole in the sky. the ozone's ripped and you can't hide.
There is a literal hole in the ozone layer and it's causing irreversible damage that can't be escaped.


burning death and corporate greed.
The pursuit of wealth and profits has led to catastrophic consequences, including the destruction of the ozone layer and ultimately, the planet.


take a walk outside, see a blue sky.
Looking up at the sky, we can see the current state of the ozone layer and how it has been damaged.


watch your step, might be suicide.
We are walking on thin ice with our actions against the planet - continuing on this path can lead to our own demise.


it's pretty obvious, you think they'd learn.
It should be clear to everyone what the consequences of our actions are and we should have learned by now.


but when money comes first, we're all gonna fry.
Money should not be prioritized over preserving our planet - if we continue to do so, we will all suffer the consequences.


burn, yeah you're gonna burn. yeah you're gonna burn.
Continuing to ignore the catastrophic results of our actions will lead to our ultimate destruction.




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Ajijoe S

saw them on the lets wreck the party tour in Catasauqua Pennsylvania in 1985
they where the Hardcore band that started the whole thing for me!!
a top fav from a top fav band, these guys throw great shows saw two of them back in 85 i saw it first hand!!
these Guys no matter how many times they changed members are awesome!!

Martin Jones

This band is great. D.O.A. takes up a mighty chunk of my record collection.

theZodiacDigital

too bad it's not a sabbath cover haha

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