No Better Than Hell
Great White Lyrics


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Closing your eyes to the truth that surrounds you
Won't make life easy to take
Filling your heart with the hate that inflames you
Just makes it burn out and break.
Want someone to love you? Want someone to care?
Want someone there by your side?

But you're building walls of plaster, building walls of bone
Now there's nowhere left to hide
No better than hell, no, the way that you feel
No better than hell, no, the way that you are
Waiting all time for a soul to embrace you
Just makes you lonely and old
Turning your back on the lover who needs you
Turns the world slowly and cold
Want someone to love you? Want someone to care?
Want someone there by your side?

But you're living off disaster, living on your own
While everyone's taking their sides
No better than hell, no, the way that you feel
No better than hell, no, the way that you are
Want someone to love you? Want someone to care?
Want someone there for a friend
But you're burning all your bridges, burning down your home
Burning the wax at both ends
No better than hell, no, the way that you feel
No better than hell, no, the way that you are
No better than hell, no, the way that you feel




No better than hell, no, the way that you are
No!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Great White's song "No Better Than Hell" speak to the consequences of closing oneself off emotionally and building walls of hatred and bitterness. The singer urges the listener to confront the truth that surrounds them, to let go of their anger, and to open themselves up to love and connection. The repetition of the phrase "no better than hell" emphasizes the misery that comes from living a lonely and isolated existence.


The first verse begins by acknowledging that ignoring the reality of one's situation does not make life easier. Rather, holding onto anger and hatred only causes more pain and suffering. The second verse addresses the longing for love and companionship, but the singer warns that turning away those who care for us will only lead to loneliness and coldness. The chorus repeats the phrase "no better than hell," which laments the bleakness and misery of living with one's walls up.


The third verse calls for a friend or companion, but again cautions against burning bridges and isolating oneself. The final chorus emphasizes once again the idea that living in isolation and hatred is no better than living in hell.


Overall, the lyrics express a message of hope and a call to action to open oneself up to love and connection. By confronting one's pain and letting go of anger and bitterness, one can escape a life of misery and find happiness and contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

Closing your eyes to the truth that surrounds you Won't make life easy to take
Ignoring reality won't make life less challenging


Filling your heart with the hate that inflames you Just makes it burn out and break.
Holding onto anger will only cause more harm than good


But you're building walls of plaster, building walls of bone Now there's nowhere left to hide
Isolating yourself from others will only lead to loneliness and despair


Waiting all time for a soul to embrace you Just makes you lonely and old
Relying solely on others to bring you happiness will only make you feel more alone


Turning your back on the lover who needs you Turns the world slowly and cold
Ignoring the needs of those who care for you will only cause pain and suffering


But you're living off disaster, living on your own While everyone's taking their sides
Choosing to struggle on your own rather than seeking help will only make things more difficult


Want someone to love you? Want someone to care? Want someone there for a friend
Desiring love, care, and friendship is a natural human desire


But you're burning all your bridges, burning down your home Burning the wax at both ends
Sabotaging your relationships and your own well-being will only lead to destruction


No better than hell, no, the way that you feel No better than hell, no, the way that you are
Living in misery and self-destruction is akin to living in hell


No!
The song concludes with a resounding rejection of this destructive way of living




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN G. NIVEN, LOREN BLACK, GARY J. HOLLAND, MARK S. KENDALL, JACK RUSSELL, MICHAEL WAGENER

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