Hell's Kitchen Angel
MAX Lyrics


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I should've known in the subway station
That you were on your way to 44th and 8th
With your roller blades on the A train
Oh, you're so complicated
I was born and raised in the city
But I've never seen one so pretty

Ooh, she said she's into older guys
But ooh, maybe I can change her mind
And ooh, what the hell, it's Friday
Just saying, I want you
I said

Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You've hurt the Devil's poor heart with the way that you're lovin' me
Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah

We took a tipsy cab to Coney Island
It was closed at 8 so we jumped the gate
Rode the Cyclone 'til the morning come
More shots down in Chinatown
With fake IDs, we're fine and free
On a trapeze through the main streets

Ooh, You make water gasoline
And ooh, I'm feeling thirsty
And ooh, what the hell, give me a light
Just saying, I want you
I said

Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You've hurt the Devil's poor heart with the way that you're lovin' me
Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah

Baby, you can go to Heaven if you be real nice
We can go to Hell, spend the night
Ah ooh, oh, ah ah ow, let me say it again
Baby, you can go to Heaven if you be real nice
We can go to Hell, spend the night
Ah ooh, oh, ah ah aw, let me say it again
Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most
But you're still right for me, yeah
I said

Hell's kitchen angel
Red, hot and dangerous
You've hurt the Devil's poor heart with the way that you're lovin' me
Hell's kitchen angel




Red, hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hell's Kitchen Angel" by MAX describe the singer's encounter with a girl who he finds irresistibly attractive and captivatingly mysterious. The song starts with the singer wishing that he had seen her earlier, at the subway station, before she got off at 44th and 8th. He describes her roller-skating on the A train, and how complicated she looks. The singer then confesses his attraction to her, despite his inner knowledge that she prefers older men. He recognizes that it's Friday and decides to pursue her, declaring that he wants her.


In the second verse, the singer and the girl continue their adventures together, taking a tipsy cab to Coney Island, jumping the gate, and riding the Cyclone until the morning. They then move on to Chinatown, where they enjoy more shots with fake IDs. The singer marvels at how the girl makes water feel like gasoline and admits to being thirsty for her. In the chorus, he refers to her as a "Hell's Kitchen angel," describing her as red, hot, and dangerous, yet the right one for him. The song ends with the singer offering to take the girl to either heaven or hell, depending on how nice she is.


Overall, "Hell's Kitchen Angel" is a high-energy, voyeuristic pop song about the singer's infatuation with a girl he just met. The lyrics paint a picture of a whirlwind city romance, and the music reflects the excitement of youth and rebellion.


Line by Line Meaning

I should've known in the subway station
I should have realized that you were heading towards 44th and 8th with your roller blades on the A train when we last met at the subway station


Oh, you're so complicated
You are a complex and intricate person


I was born and raised in the city But I've never seen one so pretty
Even though I've grown up in the city my entire life, I have never seen anyone as beautiful as you


Hell's kitchen angel Red, hot and dangerous You've hurt the Devil's poor heart with the way that you're lovin' me
You are a fiery, fierce and risky person, and the way you love me has caused the Devil to feel heartbroken.


We took a tipsy cab to Coney Island It was closed at 8 so we jumped the gate Rode the Cyclone 'til the morning come More shots down in Chinatown With fake IDs, we're fine and free On a trapeze through the main streets
We had a wild adventure that night, starting with a ride to Coney Island in a tipsy taxi, jumping over the closed gate, riding the Cyclone until the morning, and drinking more in Chinatown with fake IDs while swinging on the trapeze through the main streets


You make water gasoline And ooh, I'm feeling thirsty And ooh, what the hell, give me a light Just saying, I want you
You have the power to turn everything around you into something flammable, making me feel thirsty for your love, and even though I know it's dangerous, I still want you.


You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah
You might be too strong and intense for most people to handle, but you are still the perfect match for me.




Writer(s): Morgan Kibby, Mike Viola, Maxwell Schneider, Jake Sinclair

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@destinywilliams1725

Lyrics : I should've known in the subway station
That you were on your way to 44th and 8th
With your roller blades on the A train
Oh, you're so complicated
I was born and raised in the city
But I've never seen one so pretty

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Ooh, she said she's into older guys
But ooh, maybe I can change her mind
And ooh, what the hell, it's Friday
Just saying, I want you
I said

[Chorus]
Hell's kitchen angel
Red hot and dangerous
But the devil's [?] with the way that you love one me
Hell's kitchen angel
Red hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah

[Verse 2
We took a tipsy cab to Coney Island
It was closed at 8 so we jumped the gate
Rode the Cyclone 'til the morning come
More shots down in Chinatown
Get fake IDs, we're fine and free
On a trapeze through the main streets

[Pre-Chorus 2]
You make water gasoline
And ooh, I'm feeling thirsty
And ooh, what the hell, give me a light
Just saying, I want you
I said

[Chorus]
Hell's kitchen angel
Red hot and dangerous
But the devil's [?] with the way that you love one me
Hell's kitchen angel
Red hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most, but you're still right for me, yeah

[Bridge]
Baby, you can go to Heaven if you be real nice
We can go to Hell, spend the night
Ah ooh, oh, ah ah ow, let me say it again
Baby, you can go to Heaven if you be real nice
We can go to Hell, spend the night
Ah ooh, oh, ah ah aw, let me say it again
Hell's kitchen angel
Red hot and dangerous
You're a little too much for most
But you're still right for me, yeah
I said



All comments from YouTube:

@CidTheNadie

I've had "Lights Down Low" on my library since 2016, and I listen to it regularly still -- and I JUST NOW remembered to actually look into more of his music. I'm actually upset at myself that I haven't -- and dang, he makes amazing music. Literally every single song he's released is on my library now.

@ariv8136

Welcome to the fam 😌

@tarryn8676

what the hELL HOW DO YOU CONSISTENTLY GET MORE AMAZING you're honestly one of the best artists I have ever supported and I will always support you :)

@Honeyydo

I actually dig his music a lot, it does stand out not to mention his voice
I love the remix of Wrong, 10 VS, & this one

@cristyf.2248

LOVE this song. The 80s/90s vibe from this is amazing. This whole album is a masterpiece!

@Princess0fAwkward

beyond proud of him for his debut album. absolutely love max, i'm so proud

@monstergirl3040

he makes me feel so alive love him so much should be in radio!

@thechosenone9404

I believe his YMA gibberish is but I'm not sure.

@Amanda-bt6ln

Yes!!

@karacollins2502

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