Hell Riders
The Hexx Lyrics
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On an iron horse they ride
The evil is coming to take you away
When you hear the thunder
Exploding down the streets
You know it's time to run and hide
Close the gates
Hell Riders of Sin
Demons in leather
They're out to rule the world
On a stormy night they ride the wind
When lightening strikes
You know they're getting near
Step aside, look out they're coming in
The Hexx's song "Hell Riders" is a classic heavy metal tune that personifies the concept of evil coming to take the city. The opening two lines of the chorus convey the notion of being attacked by demons, riding on their iron horses. Iron horses connote a sense of power and unrelenting force, while the evil intentions of the demons come across in their desire to take away people. The use of the metaphorical stormy night and lightning strikes suggest the upcoming arrival of demons in the city, providing a sense of overwhelming terror.
The second verse speaks to the attitude of the city's gatekeepers, who have to close the gates and not let the demons in. This stance puts the gatekeepers in conflict with the demons, who are unwilling to back down. Demons, in this case, are portrayed as being in leather, adding to their toughness. Throughout the song, the demons are depicted as powerful beings with the ability to ride the wind, invoking a sense of fear among those who come across their path.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking the city
The Hell Riders are taking over the city with force
On an iron horse they ride
The Hell Riders ride in on their motorcycles
The evil is coming to take you away
The Hell Riders are coming to cause chaos and harm
When you hear the thunder
The sound of motorcycles is heard approaching
Exploding down the streets
The Hell Riders are causing destruction as they ride
You know it's time to run and hide
The people in the city know they need to seek safety and protection
Close the gates
The people need to lock up their homes and buildings to keep the Hell Riders out
Don't you let 'em in
They need to keep the Hell Riders away at all costs
Hell Riders of Sin
The Hell Riders are known for their wickedness and wrongdoing
Demons in leather
The Hell Riders are intimidating and evil
They're out to rule the world
The Hell Riders want to dominate and control everything
On a stormy night they ride the wind
The Hell Riders come and go on their own terms
When lightening strikes
This is a signal that the Hell Riders are approaching
You know they're getting near
The people can sense the Hell Riders coming
Step aside, look out they're coming in
The people need to stay out of their way or have consequences
Contributed by Caroline K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.