Story Behind The Song
The song initially launched when considering an extra-marital affair turned obsession.
However, I realized quickly that it also spoke to (and from) my former involvement with a religious cult, and further, to any involvment that borders on addiction, i
Song Description
The song initially launched when considering an extra-marital affair turned obsession.
However, I realized quickly that it also spoke to (and from) my former involvement with a religious cult, and further, to any involvment that borders on addiction, i
| Song Length |
6:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Troubled |
Subject |
Slavery, Addiction |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
HELL TO GO
Music and Lyrics by Chris Koch
Took a cab 'cause somethin' in your voice said "Now!"
And I paid with dimes that I saved somehow
And you made me promise to spend the night
And I said I would knowing it's not right
And oh... Hell to stay, Hell to go
Tried to run but I felt run down
So I tried to walk but I just walked around
And you made a promise -- you wouldn't call
But it didn't last and you knew I'd fall
And oh... Hell to stay, Hell to go
Oh... Hell to pay for each "Hello"
Not like love that you dream about
I just can't get up and I can't get out
Can't call me faithful -- can't say I'm devout
I just can't get up and I can't get out
Guess I'm not what I thought I was
And I needed more than a "just because"
And you made a promise to not hold back
And it spoiled my heart and my soul's gone black
And oh... Hell to stay, Hell to go
Oh... Which Hell's worse I'll never know
Not like love that gets preached about
I just can't get up and I can't get out
Can't call me faithful -- can't say I'm devout
I just can't get up and I can't get out
I can't get up and I can't get out