There is nowhere else I can run to
She is wretched but she comforts me
After everyone goes home
She's always there for me
And when the sun goes hellbound
And the moon does resurrect the night
I'll hide within her
Not much good has come out the light

After everyone goes home
And I'm left here on my own
I will run straight to Hell and back
Straight to Hell and back
When they turn out all their lights
And I'm left to brood at night
Always return to Hell and back
Straight to Hell and back
Straight down

A lonely light in a window
Just longing for some company
Tragic, heartless and hateful
But there's nothing as willing as she
And when the night has fallen
It falls hard and then it all begins
When she starts her calling
I feel my darkness growing from within

I become two
We become one
Unbridled... unequaled... unholy... undone
The path is cut deep
The path is worn well
I'll follow my footsteps to the warmth of Hell
The warmth of Hell



Lyrics submitted by sepultura1987

Track duration: 06:58


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    General Comment:Cool Anyway! Instead of lulu
    Flag MrX666Maggoton December 16, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I believe this one is about addiction to drugs or alcohol and the private hell that it creates for the addicted. Specifically, in this case, James' alcoholism. Talking about "she" (alcohol or drugs) being there for him even when alone, or especially when alone. Maybe, for example after a concert and the excitement and emotional high of the performance is waning, getting wasted (straight to hell) as a coping mechanism. Then back the next day, only to repeat it over and over in the cycle of addiction.
    Flag MetallicaGhoston December 14, 2011   Link

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