Acid Rain
This Is Hell Lyrics
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But it won't be the last
I'm full speed ahead
You're running out of gas
Desperately trying to repeat the words
But sometimes the truth hurts
Accept the fact life has passed you by
You succumbed to the pressures
Your fucking explanations
I refuse it
It's just excuses!
End of the line
You're out of time
We all have our cross to bear
And our axe to grind
The slit-guts (?) apparitions
Will haunt your dreams
You know that course through me (?)
Who the fuck are you to decide
How we choose to live our lives?
It's crystal clear
There are two sides!
Brinksmanship is a dangerous game
And this substance burns
Like acid rain
Siege through the border (?)
That's what it takes
Open the flood gates!
The slit-guts (?) apparitions
Will haunt your dreams
You know that course through me (?)
Mind is numb
Body goes weak
And blood drips from my mouth when I speak
You see the scars(?)
Endless sea of red
Reckless with words, yeah I'll say
Mercy!
Scream at the top of your lungs
Payback!
For the harm you've done
They say 'jealousy is crueler than the grave'
And a substance burns like acid rain!
It burns like acid rain!
The lyrics of This Is Hell's Acid Rain describe a confrontational and aggressive attitude against those who try to control others and the damage and pain this causes. The singer sets themselves in opposition to someone who has fired the first shot but is now running out of steam, trying to excuse themselves and repeat the same old words. Meanwhile, the singer has never given up, so they reject the excuses and declare they are at the end of the line, with nothing to regret. The singer is confrontational and feels no remorse, yet they are also haunted by "slit-guts" apparitions and the echoes of their own past.
The singer seems to reject anyone who wants to control others, as evidenced by the lines "who the fuck are you to decide/ how we choose to live our lives?." The singer instead demands that the flood gates be opened, and that the substance of their anger and distrust be allowed to pour out. The imagery of siege and the allusion to brinksmanship suggest that this act of rebellion is not easy or consequence-free. The lyric "Mercy! Scream at the top of your lungs" has an ironic tone, as the singer claims they have been hurt by someone else's actions, yet they are the ones inflicting harm.
Interestingly, the lyrics are not always clear, as seen by the occasional question marks between parentheses. This leads to a sense of confusion and frustration, further adding to the confrontational tone. There's a lot of anger and pain present in the song, and it expresses the feeling of being stuck on the edge of something, unsure of how to proceed. The suburban landscape shown in the music video reinforces the feeling of being held back by society.
Line by Line Meaning
Fired the first shot
I initiated this conflict
But it won't be the last
This is just the beginning
I'm full speed ahead
I'm determined and unstoppable
You're running out of gas
You're losing energy and momentum
Desperately trying to repeat the words
You're struggling to justify your actions
But sometimes the truth hurts
The reality is painful
Accept the fact life has passed you by
You missed your opportunities
You succumbed to the pressures
You gave in to the obstacles
While I'm 'never say die'
I'm resilient and persistent
Your fucking explanations
Your excuses are meaningless
I refuse it
I reject your excuses
It's just excuses!
Your explanations are empty
End of the line
This is the conclusion
You're out of time
You're out of opportunities
We all have our cross to bear
We all have our personal struggles
And our axe to grind
And our own battles to fight
The slit-guts (?) apparitions
The traumatic memories haunt you
Will haunt your dreams
In your subconscious thoughts
You know that course through me (?)
You know I embody that reality
Who the fuck are you to decide
Who are you to judge me?
How we choose to live our lives?
What gives you the right to dictate our decisions?
It's crystal clear
It's obvious and straightforward
There are two sides!
There are different perspectives to consider
Brinksmanship is a dangerous game
Risking everything has consequences
And this substance burns
This feeling is overwhelming
Like acid rain
It's corrosive and destructive
Siege through the border (?)
Pushing through the limits
That's what it takes
That's the price of success
Open the flood gates!
Let the opportunities flow
Mind is numb
Mentally drained
Body goes weak
Physically exhausted
And blood drips from my mouth when I speak
I'm so passionate that I'm bleeding
You see the scars(?)
You see the evidence of past struggles
Endless sea of red
A constant battle
Reckless with words, yeah I'll say
Bold and unabashed with dialogue
Mercy!
An appeal for leniency
Scream at the top of your lungs
Exclaim with all your power
Payback!
Vengeful retribution
For the harm you've done
As a consequence of your actions
They say 'jealousy is crueler than the grave'
Some say that envy is even worse than death
And a substance burns like acid rain!
This feeling is as destructive as acid rain
It burns like acid rain!
The feeling is that painful
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JesseDoesHVAC
Timeless. Still today in july 2022 i cant shake this jam!
@JoGtrackriff
Only just discovered these dudes, fuckin SICK!
@PaddyLaPoint
I didn't like this band until I heard this song. I ordered myself a copy of Black Mass immediately after.
@crisisconvergence
best band on rise records imo
@ireneonly
Im from Panama in Central America. I saw This is Hell in NYC in november 2011, at the metalsuck fest. First Time I saw them ..Really awesome. i want to see them again Live.
@anthonyveilleux7659
This band miss me so much
@auggerautenrieth2317
These guys like fucking rule!
@LeeRoyKmusic
Brutal
@philbozeman7114
very cool
@TheNightdiver
Nice letlive T-shirt! And nice track, obviously