Hell Alright
De-Phazz Lyrics
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Baby don't be so hard
Baby don't be so hard
On me...
Baby don't be so hard
Baby don't be so hard
I have your bones
On a silver plate
Ignore your calls
Enjoy my hate
I'll burn your plate
Drive you insane
I'll slap your face
No pain no gain
Wreck your guitar
And scratch your record
And scratch your record
And scratch your record
Baby don't be so hard
Baby don't be so hard
On me...
*Hell alright*
Wreck your guitar
And scratch your record
And scratch your record
And scratch your record
Baby don't be so hard
'Cause I'm not
Baby don't be so hard
On me...
Baby don't be so hard
'Cause I'm not
Baby don't be so hard
On me...
*Hell alright*
I have your bones
On a silver plate
Ignore your calls
Enjoy my hate
I'll burn your plate
Drive you insane
I'll slap your face
No pain no gain
Wreck your guitar
And scratch your record
And scratch your record
Baby don't be so hard on me
The lyrics to De-Phazz's "Hell Alright" explore the repercussions of a broken relationship, with the singer pleading with their former partner not to be too hard on them even as they themselves adopt a vengeful attitude: "I have your bones on a silver plate / Ignore your calls, enjoy my hate / I'll burn your plate, drive you insane / I'll slap your face, no pain no gain." The lyrics suggest a complicated power dynamic between the singer and their ex, with both parties seeking to punish and hurt the other. The repeated refrain of "Baby don't be so hard / On me" reinforces the idea that the two are still intertwined in some way, unable to fully let go of the toxic emotions that have driven them apart.
The refrain also takes on a new meaning towards the end of the song, as the singer changes tack: "Baby don't be so hard / 'Cause I'm not." This suggests that the singer has realized the futility of their anger and aggression, and is now attempting to disengage from the cycle of pain and retribution. The final repetition of "Baby don't be so hard on me" carries a note of resignation, as the singer acknowledges the damage they've caused but seems to hope that forgiveness and healing might be possible.
Overall, "Hell Alright" is a stark and haunting exploration of the dark side of human relationships, and the emotions that can warp even the strongest bonds of love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell alright
The situation is okay
Baby don't be so hard
Please don't be too harsh on me
On me...
It's just me you're dealing with
I have your bones
I have power over you
On a silver plate
I possess you effortlessly
Ignore your calls
I disregard your attempts to reach me
Enjoy my hate
I take pleasure in disliking you
I'll burn your plate
I will destroy what you value
Drive you insane
I will cause you to lose your mind
I'll slap your face
I will physically assault you
No pain no gain
You must suffer to achieve success
Wreck your guitar
I will damage your instrument
And scratch your record
I will ruin your music collection
Baby don't be so hard 'cause I'm not
Don't be tough on me when I'm not the problem
Baby don't be so hard on me
Please don't treat me poorly
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Andrés Figueroa-Barriga
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