Burn In Hell
Dimmu Borgir Lyrics

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Welcome to the abandoned land
Come on in, child; take my hand
Here there's no work or play
Only one bill to pay
There's just five words to say
As you go down, down, down

You're gonna burn in hell

Oh, burn in hell

You can't believe all the things I've done wrong in my life
Without even trying I've lived on the edge of a knife
Well, I've played with fire, but I don't want to get myself burned
To thine own self be true, so I think that it's time for a turn

Before I burn in hell
Oh, burn in hell

Hear no evil, don't you
See no evil, don't you
Lay no evil down on me
You're gonna burn in hell
Speak no evil, don't you
Think no evil, don't you
Play with evil, 'cause I'm free

Take a good look in your heart; tell me what do you see?
It's black and it's dark, now is that how you want it to be?
It's up to you; what you do will decide your own fate
Make your choice now for tomorrow may be far too late

And then you'll burn in hell

Overall Meaning

The song Burn in Hell by Dimmu Borgir is a dark, ominous warning about the perils of leading a life of sin and evil, and the ultimate fate that awaits those who do not choose the path of righteousness. The lyrics describe an abandoned land, devoid of any meaning or purpose, where the only thing that exists is a looming sense of eternal damnation. The singer is beckoning the listener to join him in this desolate, hellish place, warning them that there is no escape from the consequence of their actions.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated mantra “You’re gonna burn in hell” driving home the message of the song. The second verse sees the singer confessing to his own sinful ways, admitting that he has lived a life on the edge of a knife, but now recognizes the need to change his ways before it’s too late. The bridge of the song urges the listener to look into their own heart and consider their current path in life, asking them if they are content with a dark, blackened heart, or if they want to choose the road to redemption.

The lyrics of Burn in Hell are emotionally and intellectually complex, offering a bleak and harsh perspective on the consequences of sinning and the importance of making moral choices. The song is a stark reminder of the responsibility we all have to live our lives the right way, and to avoid the path of evil and destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the abandoned land
Enter this forsaken place

Come on in, child; take my hand
Follow my lead

Here there's no work or play
This is not a place for recreation or labor

Only one bill to pay
There is only one price to pay

There's just five words to say
Only a brief message to impart

As you go down, down, down
Sinking further into darkness

You're gonna burn in hell
You will be condemned to eternal damnation

Oh, burn in hell
Reiterating that one will suffer eternally

You can't believe all the things I've done wrong in my life
Listing one's past misdeeds

Without even trying I've lived on the edge of a knife
Living recklessly

Well, I've played with fire, but I don't want to get myself burned
Taking risks with caution