Back From the Dead
Halestorm Lyrics


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I'm back from the dead

Out of the black
Breaking free of the wasteland
Out of the mud
Crawling up through the quicksand
Leaving the dark, coming into the light
Don't lay me down, save your last rites

'Cause I'm still standing above ground

Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me
Back from the other side
Up from the dirt I rise
Save your prayers, don't bless my bones
Erase my name from my headstone
Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me down

On the edge of the world getting lost in oblivion
To the devils who tried to keep me living like a prisoner
Couldn't chain me down, couldn't cage me in
So keep your savior, give me back my sins

'Cause I'm still standing on the ground

Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me
Back from the other side
Up from the dirt I rise
Save your prayers, don't bless my bones
Erase my name from my headstone
Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me down
Down

Back from the dead alive
Back from the other side
I'm back

I'm back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me
Back from the other side
Up from the dirt I rise
Save your prayers, don't bless my bones
Erase my name from my headstone
Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me down





Hell couldn't hold me down
Hell couldn't hold me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Halestorm’s “Back from the Dead” are a declaration of resilience, strength, and perseverance. The song is about rising above darkness and adversity, about leaving behind the chains that have kept you captive and coming back even stronger. Lzzy Hale, the lead vocalist of the band, sings of being back from the dead, coming out of the black, breaking free of the wasteland, and crawling up through the quicksand.


The verse “Save your prayers, don't bless my bones, erase my name from my headstone” is a statement about not being constrained by the past or the future, but living in the present. It’s a declaration of freedom, of not being held back by the baggage of past mistakes, and moving forward with the strength and courage to face whatever comes your way. The lyrics also refer to the devil as the captive keeper, which is a metaphor for the demons that we battle within ourselves, the fears, the doubts, and the insecurities that keep us from moving forward.


In summary, “Back from the Dead” emphasizes on breaking free from the chains that life sometimes puts us in, the importance of living in the present and embracing change and growth, and the power and freedom that come from perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm back from the dead
The singer has overcome a serious challenge or threat, and is now back after being presumed dead.


Out of the black
The singer has emerged from a dark and negative place or state of being.


Breaking free of the wasteland
The singer has escaped from a place or situation that was desolate and unproductive.


Out of the mud
The artist has risen above a state of being stuck and stagnant.


Crawling up through the quicksand
The artist has survived a challenging and slow-moving situation, and has emerged victorious.


Leaving the dark, coming into the light
The singer has transitioned from a negative or uncertain situation, toward a brighter and more hopeful future.


Don't lay me down, save your last rites
The singer is expressing a desire to continue living, despite having faced danger or death.


'Cause I'm still standing above ground
The artist is emphasizing their survival and resilience, despite having faced significant challenges.


Hell couldn't hold me
The artist is expressing their strength and defiance in the face of difficult circumstances.


Back from the other side
The artist has overcome a major obstacle or challenge, and has returned from the brink of defeat or death.


Up from the dirt I rise
The singer has emerged from a difficult or challenging situation, and is now stronger and more resilient.


Save your prayers, don't bless my bones
The artist doesn't want others to feel sorry for them, and is asserting their independence and strength.


Erase my name from my headstone
The singer is expressing a desire to move on from the past, and to focus on the future.


Down
This line serves as a transition to the next verse, and emphasizes the singer's determination to move forward.


On the edge of the world getting lost in oblivion
The singer is describing a sense of uncertainty or fear, and the feeling of being lost or adrift in the world.


To the devils who tried to keep me living like a prisoner
The artist is addressing those who have held them back or tried to limit their potential.


Couldn't chain me down, couldn't cage me in
The artist has overcome attempts to limit or control them, and is now free to live their life on their own terms.


So keep your savior, give me back my sins
The singer is asserting their independence and rejecting external attempts to control or influence them.


Back from the dead alive
The singer has overcome a significant obstacle or challenge, and has returned to the world of the living.


Back from the other side
The artist has returned from a dire or bleak situation or circumstance.


I'm back
The artist is emphasizing their return to a state of productivity, vitality, or success after overcoming significant challenges.


Hell couldn't hold me down
The artist is emphasizing their strength and resilience, and their ability to overcome even the most difficult circumstances.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Hale, Scott Christopher Stevens

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Kiley Rae

As someone who died (2018) & fought a condition considered insurvivable, I just wanted to take a moment & say:



🤟FUCK YEAH!!!!!🤟

Recently, I got an awful but unsurprising diagnosis per that history. It generally kills within 6 months. 💔

This song first came on when I was feeling hopeless. I need to come back from an ongoing, complex, downward medical spiral. Music therapy helped me survive last time I was sick & this is added to my Fight to Live list now. 🖤🖤🖤



Shaun

@GhostDriftS9 What's good depends how you measure it.

Best vocals? Best drumming? Best guitar playing? Best studio production? Best stage presence? Best lyrics? Best visuals?

Nobody tops the lot so it depends what you're measuring.

I'd argue that Halestorm has always been a live rock show first and foremost and that's their strongest point.

Versus various other bands that have other strengths be it complex guitar playing, elaborate studio production or whatever.

All depends on what you're measuring.



Tamara Sanders

Lyrics


I'm back from the dead

Outta the black breaking free of the wasteland
Outta the mud crawling up through the quicksand
leaving the dark coming into the light don't lay me down save your last rites.

Cause I'm still standing above ground.

back from the dead alive
hell couldn't hold me,
back from the other side
up from the dirt I rise
save your prays don't bless my bones erase my name from my headstone
back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me down,

On the edge of the world getting lost in oblivion.
To the devils who tired to keep me living like a prisoner
couldn't chain me down
couldn't cage me out
so keep your savior give me back my sins.

cause I'm still standing on the ground,

back from the dead alive
hell couldn't hold me
back from the other side
up from the dirt I rise
save your prays don't bless my bones
erase my name from my headstone
Back from the dead alive
hell couldn't hold me down.

Down....

Back from the dead alive
back from the other side.

I'm back

I'm back from the dead alive
hell couldn't hold me
back from the other side
up from the dirt I rise
save your prays don't bless my bones erase my name from my headstone
back the dead alive.

hell couldn't hold me down,
hell couldn't hold me down,
Hell couldn't hold me down.



All comments from YouTube:

The Witch of Crows

As someone who suffers from depression and anxiety this song speaks volumes.

Hannah's Movies & Music

@Tiere fuer ImmeR I had no idea that's what that did. My mom used to take that and CO-Q10 quite often when I was younger and she has anxiety. I guess I never made that connection before.

Sam Lindstrom

Same. I play it whenever I need to be reminded of what a I survived. Stay strong

A H

same ! St johnswort capsules help me feel beter .

nautiwryn

As someone who denies their depression, yeah, I get that.

Loribeth Gilbert

I totally agree with you on that. I also have PTSD and borderline personality disorder so I know how those 4 things for me can be hell. I don't let those things hold me down when I listen to and think about this song.

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Enrique kikz De La Paz Bichain

When a girl says she sings Rock i always take Lzzy as the standard of well done female vocals on heavy music.... She´s the queen of the genre!

brent pieczynski

Quality happens, more often with certain singers. So your statement can be perceived as being correct.

dark angel

@Radu Popescu who?

Radu Popescu

Doro is the Queen of Metal.

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