Hell No!
Ricki-Lee Lyrics


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On your way to work and it's all good
The Traffic hits you like you new it would
You wanna scream but ya gotta
Hold it back, hold it back

Is it right if your mans coming home late
Got your girls at your ear sayin "too late!"
And he's down on his knees saying baby
Take me back, Take me back!

Make it stop!
(You got me so) Worked up!
(I'm pullin my) hair out!
Hey! I'm about to hit somebody!

Let go!
Somebody just
Help me out!
Why can't you just
Hear me now!
I gotta get this off my chest...

Grass is greener
Got no money
People telling jokes
that ain't funny
Drunken bar fights
Catchin red lights
HELL NO! HELL NO!

Guys with attitude
Girls complaining
Waiting in line
Won't stop raining
All this sh*t that
got me sayin
HELL NO! HELL NO!

Ohh no no no no

Workin hard, two jobs, just to get by
Got a boss that's makin my head fly
made me late, they expect me to sit back
Take a breath, Take a breath

All the girls, they be makin up stories
lookin to bring me down coz they worried
about holding back their insecurities

Make it stop!
(You got me so) worked up!
(I'm pullin my) hair out
Hey! I'm about to hit somebody!

Let go!
Somebody just
Help me out!
Why can't you just
Hear me now!
let me get this off my chest...

Grass is greener
Got no money
People tellin jokes
that ain't funny
Drunken bar fights
Catchin red lights
HELL NO! HELL NO!

Guys with attitude
Girls complaining
Waitin in line
Won't stop rainin
All this sh*t that
got me sayin
HELL NO! HELL NO!

da da da da dada x2

Grass is greener
Got no money
People tellin jokes
that ain't funny
Drunken bar fights
Catchin red lights
HELL NO! HELL NO!

Guys with attitude
Girls complaining
Waitin in line
Won't stop rainin
All this sh*t that
got me sayin
HELL NO! HELL NO!

HELL NO! HELL NO!




Oh na na na na na na
HELL NO! hell no.

Overall Meaning

The song 'Hell No!' by Ricki-Lee is an anthem that represents every individual who has had enough and cannot take it anymore. The lyrics describe how our daily routine, whether it is traffic or work, can cause frustration and anger, pushing us to the verge of screaming. Ricki-Lee also talks about trivial issues, such as being broke, people making unfunny jokes, and waiting in line. These issues may seem minimal, but they often accumulate and can put us in a frustrating mood. Throughout the song, Ricki-Lee is pleading for somebody to help her out and let her express her anger in words.


The chorus of the song is where Ricki-Lee speaks with complete honesty and boldness. No matter the circumstance, the singer is saying no to all the things that are stressing her out, including drunken bar fights, catching red lights, and people with attitudes. The song tells a story about taking control of your life and not allowing things to bother you. Ricki-Lee wants individuals to learn to say 'no' to stress and anxiety that hinders growth and progress in life. 'Hell No!' encourages individuals to become vocal about their feelings and do something about it.


Line by Line Meaning

On your way to work and it's all good
The day starts out with promise and positive energy.


The Traffic hits you like you new it would
The inevitable challenges of life sneak up and disrupt your flow.


You wanna scream but ya gotta
The frustration is almost too much to handle.


Hold it back, hold it back
Instead of letting the frustration out, it is necessary to keep it inside.


Is it right if your mans coming home late
When a partner is acting unfaithfully, it creates doubt and suspicion in a relationship.


Got your girls at your ear sayin "too late!"
Supportive friends offer advice and empathy in tough situations.


And he's down on his knees saying baby
A cheating partner might beg and plead for forgiveness, even when their actions cannot be undone.


Take me back, Take me back!
The partner is desperately asking for a second chance to redeem themselves.


Make it stop!
The overwhelming feelings and stress must be quelled.


(You got me so) Worked up!
The intensity of the situation makes it very difficult to keep one's composure.


(I'm pullin my) hair out!
The stress might manifest in physical ways, like hair pulling or other self-destructive behaviors.


Hey! I'm about to hit somebody!
The stress and aggression can make it hard to control one's actions and emotions.


Let go!
Sometimes it is necessary to release the tension and feelings and let things play out naturally.


Somebody just
Sometimes supportive friends and loved ones can help ease the burden of stress.


Help me out!
Asking for help is sometimes necessary, even if it feels uncomfortable or embarrassing.


Why can't you just
It can be frustrating when others do not seem to understand or empathize with the situation.


Hear me now!
The person needs someone to listen and support them.


I gotta get this off my chest...
Sometimes it is necessary to express the stress and frustration in order to feel better and move forward.


Grass is greener
The idea that things seem better in other situations or situations can exacerbate stress and anxiety.


Got no money
Financial stress can be one of the most difficult and overwhelming types of stress to manage.


People telling jokes that ain't funny
Sometimes people might try to make light of the situation, but it does not actually help or make things better.


Drunken bar fights
Dangerous or chaotic situations can be stressful and overwhelming.


Catchin red lights
Metaphorically, when life seems to keep throwing up road blocks and problems.


HELL NO! HELL NO!
An emphatic rejection of the challenging parts of life.


Guys with attitude
Negative or hostile people can make life more challenging and frustrating.


Girls complaining
Nagging or negative people can increase stress and frustration levels.


Waitin in line
Long waits or queues can contribute to overall stress and frustration levels.


Oh na na na na na na
A repeated phrase that emphasizes the exasperation and frustration being felt.


HELL NO! hell no.
An emphatic, final rejection of the negative and difficult aspects of life.




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Comments from YouTube:

Brianna.k

This is my personal favourite from Ricki โค

CRITTa BUG

Oh lord this is the 2000s in one 3 minute video. That contour is...there!

Wayne Dunn

Great song and video ricki

Wayne Dunn

Beautiful and talented

Brianna.k

Hardly anyone knows Ricki- Lee anymore. That's just sad.

Lattae- Nim

3 years later and i find my own comment :o

SoOosOoo Mohannad

I relley like this song โค

SoOosOoo Mohannad

@username1nmillion oh god!!
Do you know that i was looking for this song couse i forgot it.. Even googling some lyrics that i remembered from the song and i couldnt find it
It has been 7 years and i still love it lol
I don't really know about ricki lee at all i just heard this song some party and i liked it
Thank you for your comment i Finally found the song๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

username1nmillion

๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ : Not sure IF I like it or not. Both with the way the song sounds , and the style of the video clip it seems like a song in a "Bad Boys" franchise movie { where Ricki Lee Coulter herself stars in the movie}. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿคฌ๐Ÿš”๐Ÿšฆ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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