Throughout the band's history, members have regularly been replaced, with the only constant member being the band's founder, singer and guitarist Ginger. Several band members have appeared in the line-up more than once. The band has also been split up or placed on hiatus by Ginger multiple times. In the 2010s, the band convened occasionally for various anniversary tours. A 2018 anniversary tour by the band's 1995 lineup led to a return to the studio. They released a new album in 2019 after a ten-year hiatus. Their most recent album, 21st Century Love Songs, was released in September 2021.
Current line-up:
Ginger - vocals, guitar (1989–1997, 1998, 1999, 2001–2004, 2005, 2006–2009, 2012–present)
CJ - guitar, vocals (1989–1994, 2001–2004, 2005, 2006–2009, 2012–present)
Ritch Battersby - drums (1993–1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006–2009, 2012–present)
Danny McCormack - bass, vocals (1991–1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002–2003, 2005, 2018–present)
Discography
Earth vs the Wildhearts (1993)
P.H.U.Q. (1995)
Fishing for Luckies (1996)
Endless, Nameless (1997)
The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed (2003)
The Wildhearts (2007)
Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before Vol. 1 (2008)
¡Chutzpah! (2009)
Renaissance Men (2019)
21st Century Love Songs (2021)
http://www.thewildhearts.com
There's Only One Hell
The Wildhearts Lyrics
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Well, I'd forgotten how lonely being alone can be
And now I'm finding it out well, I've been hiding a
Memory that's coming to get me coming back: and how
Because there's only one hell you can put me through
You can't hurt me more than you already do
It through and boy, I got the joy of that now oh boy
I got the joy of that now
Well, I'd forgotten how lonely being alone
Can be, it never hit me before, well, I've been
Over the edge, and I've been out on the ledge
But you can always hurt a little more
Because there is only on hell you can put me through
You can't hurt me more than you already do, I used to
Hate myself until I found you and boy, I got the joy of
That now oh boy! I got the joy of that now
Set me free just how much blood do you need?
Set me free 'cos I remember the journey
I'd just forgotten how lonely
Well, I'd forgotten being alone can
Be and now I'm finding it out. Though I was
Over the worst until the fantasy burst and
Now I'm picking myself off the ground
But there is only one hell you can put me through
It's the same old place that I already knew
Well, I'd forgotten the true definition of blue
And boy, I got the joy of that now
Oh boy, I got the joy of that now
Oh boy, I got the joy of that now
The Wildhearts’ song “There’s Only One Hell” is a reflection on the pain and loneliness of being alone after a relationship has ended. The lyrics hint at a memory that has resurfaced, causing the singer to relive the emotional pain of the past. The line “Because there’s only one hell you can put me through, you can’t hurt me more than you already do” reveals that the pain of separation has already been severe and sustained, but the singer is now struggling with a newfound loneliness. The idea of being alone is explored throughout the song with the singer admitting that they had forgotten how lonely being alone can be.
The chorus repeats the phrase “there’s only one hell you can put me through”, implying that no matter what pain or suffering is brought upon them in the future, it could never compare to the pain they’ve already experienced. The song progresses with the singer finding the strength to pick themselves up after hitting rock bottom, as evidenced by the line “now I’m picking myself off the ground”.
The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer acknowledges their experiences and memories but seeks to move on in the future. Overall, “There’s Only One Hell” is a powerful song about the pain of loneliness and the strength it takes to move on from heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'd forgotten how lonely being alone can be
I had forgotten how it feels to be lonely when you have no one around you, and it hurts.
And now I'm finding it out well, I've been hiding a Memory that's coming to get me coming back: and how
I'm realizing the pain of being lonely now because memories of past pain and loneliness are coming back to haunt me.
Because there's only one hell you can put me through
The pain of being alone and without someone to talk to is the biggest pain one can put me through.
You can't hurt me more than you already do
The pain of being alone is already too much to bear, and nothing you can do will hurt me more than that.
Well, I'd forgotten the strength it takes to make It through and boy, I got the joy of that now oh boy I got the joy of that now
I had forgotten the amount of strength required to face the pain of loneliness, but now that I have overcome it, I feel a sense of joy and achievement.
It never hit me before, well, I've been Over the edge, and I've been out on the ledge But you can always hurt a little more
I had never realized how lonely one can feel, even when on the edge and about to fall. But still, the pain of loneliness can always be felt a little more.
You can't hurt me more than you already do, I used to Hate myself until I found you and boy, I got the joy of That now oh boy! I got the joy of that now
No matter what you do, you cannot hurt me more than the pain of being alone has already hurt me. And finding someone to be with brought me so much joy and relief from hating myself for being alone.
Set me free just how much blood do you need? Set me free 'cos I remember the journey
I'm asking to be set free from the pain of being alone, and wondering how much more I need to suffer. But I remember the pain I took to get here where I'm asking for freedom.
I'd just forgotten how lonely Well, I'd forgotten being alone can Be and now I'm finding it out.
I had forgotten how lonely it can be to be alone, but now I'm remembering it and realizing it again.
Though I was Over the worst until the fantasy burst and Now I'm picking myself off the ground
I thought I was past the worst of it, but then reality set in and I fell down to the ground. Now I'm trying to pick myself back up again.
But there is only one hell you can put me through It's the same old place that I already knew
The pain of being alone is the same old pain I already knew, and there is only so much of it that I can take.
Well, I'd forgotten the true definition of blue And boy, I got the joy of that now Oh boy, I got the joy of that now Oh boy, I got the joy of that now
I had forgotten how it feels to be blue and hopeless, but now that I have overcome it, I feel a sense of joy and happiness.
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.