I Just Got Back From Hell
Gary Allan Lyrics


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I just got back from Hell
And I'm satnding here alive
I know it's really hard to tell
Don't know how I survived
But I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm doin' well
That Devil's gonna have to wait
'Cause I just got back from Hell

Well, I just got back from Hell
And I guess to tell the truth
Well, I've been mad at everyone, including God and you
When you can't find no one to blame you just blame yourself
And I know I'll never be the same
I just got back from Hell

Forgive me if I had any part
If Iever broke your heart in two
Forgive me for what I didn't know
For what I didn't say or do
And, God, forgive me as well
'Cause I just got back from Hell

Well, I just got back from Hell
And I need to make some plans
It's the last thing that I wanna do
But I'll do the best I can
I'm gonna learn to live again
But I think I'll sit a spell
Tell the world that I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell

I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm gettn' well
Gonna let the world know I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell
And I just got back from Hell




I just got back from Hell
Got back from Hell

Overall Meaning

The song "I Just Got Back From Hell" by Gary Allan is a powerful ballad that explores the struggles of coming back from a dark and traumatic experience. The lyrics are deeply personal, as the singer shares his journey of surviving Hell and coming back to the world alive. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as Allan sings, "I just got back from Hell / And I'm standing here alive / I know it's really hard to tell / Don't know how I survived."


Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the pain and anger he felt during his time in Hell. He admits that he was "mad at everyone, including God and you," and that he has "been blaming everyone else when [he] should have blamed [himself]." However, he also expresses a desire to make amends and seek forgiveness from those he has hurt. He asks for forgiveness from the people he may have wronged, as well as from God, acknowledging that he has a lot of work to do to rebuild his life and relationships.


Overall, "I Just Got Back From Hell" is a soulful and moving song about the resilience of the human spirit. It shows that even in the darkest of times, there is hope for healing and redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

I just got back from Hell
The singer has just survived a difficult, traumatic experience, which they liken to Hell.


And I'm standing here alive
Despite the ordeal, the singer has survived and is still alive.


I know it's really hard to tell
The singer recognizes that it might be difficult for others to understand what they've been through.


Don't know how I survived
The artist is unsure how they managed to survive the difficult experience.


But I can't say that I'm doin' great
Although the artist is alive, they are not in a great state emotionally or mentally.


But I think I'm doin' well
Despite not being great, the singer believes they are making progress toward recovery.


That Devil's gonna have to wait
The singer will not be defeated by their traumatic experience, and they will not give in to evil forces.


'Cause I just got back from Hell
The artist asserts their strength and resilience in having survived the traumatic experience.


Well, I guess to tell the truth
The artist is about to share their honest feelings and thoughts about what they've been through.


Well, I've been mad at everyone, including God and you
As a result of the trauma, the artist has been angry and upset with everyone around them, including loved ones and even God.


When you can't find no one to blame you just blame yourself
In the absence of someone or something else to blame for their trauma, the singer has been blaming themselves for what happened.


And I know I'll never be the same
The artist recognizes that their experience has changed them, likely in permanent ways.


Forgive me if I had any part
The singer expresses remorse for any negative impact they may have had on others as a result of their trauma.


If I ever broke your heart in two
The singer specifically recognizes that their trauma may have caused pain for loved ones, and asks for forgiveness for this.


Forgive me for what I didn't know
The singer recognizes that there may have been things they didn't know or understand that contributed to the traumatic experience and its impact on others.


For what I didn't say or do
The artist recognizes that there may have been things they didn't say or do that would have prevented or mitigated the traumatic experience.


And, God, forgive me as well
The artist asks for forgiveness from a higher power for any wrongdoing or unintentional harm caused by the traumatic experience.


And I need to make some plans
The singer recognizes that they need to start moving forward and making concrete plans to rebuild their life.


It's the last thing that I wanna do
Despite recognizing the importance of making plans, the singer is still struggling and may not feel ready to take this step.


But I'll do the best I can
Despite the difficulty, the artist will try to do the best they can to move forward and start rebuilding their life.


I'm gonna learn to live again
The artist is optimistic about their ability to recover, and specifically hopes to learn how to live a fulfilling life again.


But I think I'll sit a spell
Despite the plans to move forward, the artist recognizes that they may need some time to rest and recover before taking action.


Tell the world that I'm alive
The singer is proud to have survived their traumatic experience, and wants to share this fact with others.


And I just got back from Hell
Reaffirmation of the artist's strength and resilience in having survived the traumatic experience.


I just got back from Hell
Reiteration of the central message of the song: the singer has survived a difficult, traumatic experience.


Got back from Hell
Final reaffirmation of the singer's strength and resilience in having survived the traumatic experience.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., CRYSTAL BEACH MUSIC
Written by: GARY ALLAN, HARLEY ALLAN

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