Discography :
- East River Park (1989)
- Point of Memory (1990)
- I Used to Be Kid Colgate (1991)
- Shining Hours in a Can (1994)
- Poor Fricky (1995)
- Mel (1996)
- The Gasoline Age (1999)
- Garbageheads on Endless Stun (2003)
- What Are You On? (2006)
- We Live In Rented Rooms (2011)
Hell Is an Open Door
East River Pipe Lyrics
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C'mon everybody get in
Hell is an open door
Don't miss your chance to sin
Come be a no one (x4)
The song "Hell is an Open Door" by East River Pipe seems to be about the idea of temptation and the lure of sin. The opening lines "Hell is an open door, c'mon everybody get in" suggest that a sinful lifestyle is not only accessible but inviting. The repetition of the line "Don't miss your chance to sin" reinforces this idea of temptation being too strong to resist. The chorus could be interpreted as a warning against succumbing to the desire to be a part of something sinful. The line "come be a no one" suggests that giving in to temptation will ultimately lead to losing one's self and becoming a nobody.
In terms of instrumentation, the song has an intriguing combination of electronic and acoustic elements. The electronic keyboard and drums give the song a somewhat haunting feel while the acoustic guitar adds warmth to the verses. The vocals are also delivered in a somewhat monotone and detached way, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell is an open door
The possibility of moral degradation is readily available
C'mon everybody get in
There is an invitation to take part in sinful behavior
Don't miss your chance to sin
One should not let the opportunity to engage in immoral acts pass by
Come be a no one (x4)
Let go of personal identity and join in with the crowd of sinful individuals
Contributed by Camden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.