Hellfire
God Street Wine Lyrics

Come everybody to the video night
Join the gathering to witness the atrocities and violence on display.

Where the flames of anger burn green and white
Violent rage and fury are intense and taking over.

Where the sands are hot and the days are long
The scene takes place in an unforgiving, arid environment.

And we slouch through the desert half a million strong
A large number of people move together dispassionately and without purpose.

Prophets waited for a great revelation
Religious figures anticipated a momentous event.

While cameras turned to a ghost of a nation
The cameras capture the ruination and decay of a once great country.

And a price was paid, and a lesson was learned
A dear cost was incurred and a valuable truth was recognized.

While the smoke filled the sky and the hellfire burned.
Amidst the chaos and destruction, the flames of fury continue to rage on.

You can shoot your twin brother at the point of a gun
The cruelness and brutality of the society has reached even family bonds.

Though he's already damned for the things that he's done
Even if someone's sins are paid, he's still not safe from harm.

You can take a big stick, draw a line in the sand,
Drawing a distinction and boundary between people can spark aggression and hostility.

Take an eye for an eye and a hand for a hand
Punishment and revenge are exacted in equal measure, and harshly at that.

A young boy's dying and his mother is screaming
The death of a child and the agony of his mother show the tragedy and despair of this world.

While up in the palace an old man is dreaming
Those in positions of power are often out of touch with harsh reality and live in a world of their own.

And the hellfire twists and the hellfire turns
The destructive and deadly nature of violence and hatred never fades away.

And whichever way you're lookin' the hellfire burns.
No matter where you look, the effects of cruelty and conflict are visibly evident.

Smoke on the water, darkness at noon
The terrible calamity and chaos is omnipresent, and even nature itself is affected.

A snow-white sun and a black monsoon
The imagery is surreal, with an unnatural white sun and ominous black rainstorm.

Write me a letter, send me a wire
Communicating the reality of the situation to others can increase empathy and understanding.

I'll feel much better if we stop the hellfire.
Stopping the conflict and violence brings out more favourable feelings for everyone.

Now we got oil in the oceans, and blood on our hands
The destructive consequences of conflict and exploitation extend beyond just human life to damage our environment.

And madmen still ruling the desert sands
Ruthless and unhinged people continue to maintain their hold on the region.

And the great big wheel of history turns
The endless cycle of conflict and violence repeats itself throughout history.

While the smoke fills the sky and the hellfire burns.
Despite repeated attempts to stop it, violence and unrest persists, bringing destruction and loss.

Come on down
The artist makes an impassioned plea for action and change.

Come on down
The artist repeats the call to action.

Come on down to the party in the middle of town
Join the movement working for peace and solidarity.

Come on down
Again, the artist implores the audience for change.

Come on down
A final appeal for the listener to make a difference.

Come on down, down, down, down, down
The final repetition reinforces the urgency and importance of this message.