Go to Hell
KMFDM Lyrics


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I've been to Congo
I lived in Rome
Spent my lifetime
To waste my brain
Now it's the same time running
Out for you and me
That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
Back to thee
With all my guts and bollocks
I don't regret fearing and burning
Sometimes I wonder
I can't get enough
You're cute and stupid
I want it fast
I want to go to hell
I want to flee
To free my brain
I never do
Something right
Leaving the body
Taking mind
In total control
Into the night
I saw the light
Stitched my wounds
I picked the orchids
In Nicaragua's jungle
I'll miss your gams
So wet and shiny




You're my Vietnam child
Kiss my scars away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KMFDM's song Go to Hell exude a sense of intense aggression and despair. The opening lines, "I've been to Congo, I lived in Rome, spent my lifetime to waste my brain" sets the scene for someone who has been on the move, never fully finding a landing place for their soul. The verse then takes a turn, where the singer realizes that time is running out for them and whoever else they're addressing in the song. They seem to acknowledge that they've made mistakes, but they remain apathetic about their regrets. The chorus, "I want to go to hell, I want to flee, to free my brain" encapsulates the emotion that the singer wants to leave behind everything that's holding them back and restart in a new, possibly darker place. The bridge is where the song shifts gears, with the singer recalling a series of events and people from their past, including "picking orchids in Nicaragua's jungle" and "missing their gams so wet and shiny." The climax comes in the last line, "You're my Vietnam child, kiss my scars away," where you get a sense that the singer is asking someone to validate their pain and suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been to Congo
I have traveled to places that are perceived to be chaotic, dangerous, or undesirable.


I lived in Rome
I have lived in cities where there is grandeur, culture, and history.


Spent my lifetime
I have spent a significant amount of time in my life.


To waste my brain
I have engaged in activities or behaviors that may have been detrimental to my mental health or cognitive abilities.


Now it's the same time running
The amount of time available to accomplish things is the same for both you and me.


Out for you and me
The time available is running out for us both, regardless of our circumstances.


That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
The constraints and pressures of life can either push me forward or drag me down, depending on my response.


Back to thee
Despite my circumstances and experiences, I am drawn back to you.


With all my guts and bollocks
I am passionate and dedicated, putting all my effort and bravery into what I do.


I don't regret fearing and burning
I don't regret feeling anxious or passionate in situations that may be uncertain, dangerous, or painful.


Sometimes I wonder
Sometimes I am curious or uncertain about certain things or situations.


I can't get enough
I am always looking for more experiences, more excitement, and more passion.


You're cute and stupid
You may be physically attractive, but I also see you as naive or foolish.


I want it fast
I am impatient and want things to happen quickly.


I want to go to hell
I am willing to engage in risky or destructive behaviors, even if they may have negative consequences.


I want to flee
I want to escape from my current situation or circumstances.


To free my brain
I want to find ways to release myself from the constraints or burdens that are affecting my mental health.


I never do
I have never been successful at doing something, or I am hesitant to take certain actions.


Something right
I am hesitant or uncertain about making the right choices or taking the right actions.


Leaving the body
I am willing to disassociate from my physical self, and take actions that may put my physical health or safety at risk.


Taking mind
I am taking control of my thoughts and actions, regardless of any external factors.


In total control
I have complete control over my thoughts, emotions, and actions.


Into the night
I am going into the darkness or the unknown.


I saw the light
I have had an epiphany, or have come to understand something more clearly.


Stitched my wounds
I have taken action to heal myself, either physically or emotionally.


I picked the orchids
I have experienced beauty, wonder, and tranquility in unexpected places, like the jungles of Nicaragua.


In Nicaragua's jungle
I have been to a place that is beautiful and exotic, but may also be dangerous or unfamiliar.


I'll miss your gams
I will miss your legs (a slang term for a woman's legs) that are attractive and alluring.


So wet and shiny
Your legs are moist and shining, which may be a physically attractive feature.


You're my Vietnam child
You are like the innocent victims of the Vietnam War, who were harmed by forces outside their control.


Kiss my scars away
I want you to heal my emotional or physical wounds through your affection and love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, IAN FRASER KILMINSTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR, IAN KILMISTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@danielbrown1724

I was hooked on this soundtrack when it came out. This album introduced me to SMG, Miranda Sex Garden, Godflesh and FLA.

Dad had just died so I was in a dark place and this was just the group songs I needed at that point in my life.

Bought my first drum machine after hearing this album as well. Got a Yamaha RY-30. Programmed the shit outta that box. Luckily I already had all the guitar gear.

Love KMFDM's guitar work on this track. This one and Juke Joint Jezebel.

Didn't Sasha Konietzka play all of KMFDM's guitar chops? I forget!!



@I_worship_AxxL

I've been to Congo
I lived in Rome
Spent my lifetime
To waste my brain
Now it's the same time running
Out for you and me
That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
Back to thee
With all my guts and bollocks
I don't regret fearing and burning
Sometimes I wonder
I can't get enough
You're cute and stupid
I want it fast
I want to go to hell
I want to flee
To free my brain
I never do
Something right
Leaving the body
Taking mind
In total control
Into the night
I saw the light
Stitched my wounds
I picked the orchids
In Nicaragua's jungle
I'll miss your gams
So wet and shiny
You're my Vietnam child
Kiss my scars away



@bingboompow8861

I've been to Congo
I lived in Rome
Spent my lifetime
To waste my brain
Now it's the same time running
Out for you and me
That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
Back to thee
With all my guts and bollocks
I don't regret fearing and burning
Sometimes I wonder
I can't get enough
You're cute and stupid
I want it fast
I want to go to hell
I want to flee
To free my brain
I never do
Something right
Leaving the body
Taking mind
In total control
Into the night
I saw the light
Stitched my wounds
I picked the orchids
In Nicaragua's jungle
I'll miss your gams
So wet and shiny
You're my Vietnam child
Kiss my scars away



@ZombieeGirrl1

I've been to Congo
I lived in Rome
Spent my lifetime
To waste my brain

Now it's the same time running
Out for you and me
That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
Back to thee

With all my guts and bollocks
I don't regret fearing and burning
Sometimes I wonder
I can't get enough

You're cute and stupid
I want it fast
I want to go to hell
I want to flee

To free my brain
I never do
Something right
Leaving the body

Taking mind
In total control
Into the night
I saw the light

Stitched my wounds
I picked the orchids
In Nicaragua's jungle
I'll miss your gams

So wet and shiny
You're my Vietnam child
Kiss my scars away



All comments from YouTube:

@danielbrown1724

I was hooked on this soundtrack when it came out. This album introduced me to SMG, Miranda Sex Garden, Godflesh and FLA.

Dad had just died so I was in a dark place and this was just the group songs I needed at that point in my life.

Bought my first drum machine after hearing this album as well. Got a Yamaha RY-30. Programmed the shit outta that box. Luckily I already had all the guitar gear.

Love KMFDM's guitar work on this track. This one and Juke Joint Jezebel.

Didn't Sasha Konietzka play all of KMFDM's guitar chops? I forget!!

@colinrussell2017

Gunter Schulz (aka Svetlana Ambrious aka Svet Am) played much of classic KMFDM's guitar.

He is often regarded as engineering the kmfdm guitar sound. Another guy, Mark Durante appeard on a few or their releases on guitar as well

@danielbrown1724

@@colinrussell2017 interesting and good to know, cheers mate!!

You definitely know your KMFDM stuff

@jacksonbaker7993

I HAVE NO REGRETS LISTENING TO THIS

@_ADeeperWell_

You're not alone great song

@adamwasmyname

This tune is so damn catchy...😆

@I_worship_AxxL

I've been to Congo
I lived in Rome
Spent my lifetime
To waste my brain
Now it's the same time running
Out for you and me
That pushes, pulls, and drags me, baby
Back to thee
With all my guts and bollocks
I don't regret fearing and burning
Sometimes I wonder
I can't get enough
You're cute and stupid
I want it fast
I want to go to hell
I want to flee
To free my brain
I never do
Something right
Leaving the body
Taking mind
In total control
Into the night
I saw the light
Stitched my wounds
I picked the orchids
In Nicaragua's jungle
I'll miss your gams
So wet and shiny
You're my Vietnam child
Kiss my scars away

@donnwilson8611

Wow! So totally cool; I’m truly say’n Thank You; for posting the lyrics!!

@I_worship_AxxL

​@@donnwilson8611you are welcome.

@dannytresidder1356

This song fuckin slays

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