The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I just got back from Hell
And I'm satnding here alive
I know it's really hard to tell
Don't know how I survived
But I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm doin' well
That Devil's gonna have to wait
'Cause I just got back from Hell
Well, I just got back from Hell
And I guess to tell the truth
Well, I've been mad at everyone, including God and you
When you can't find no one to blame you just blame yourself
And I know I'll never be the same
I just got back from Hell
Forgive me if I had any part
If Iever broke your heart in two
Forgive me for what I didn't know
For what I didn't say or do
And, God, forgive me as well
'Cause I just got back from Hell
Well, I just got back from Hell
And I need to make some plans
It's the last thing that I wanna do
But I'll do the best I can
I'm gonna learn to live again
But I think I'll sit a spell
Tell the world that I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell
I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm gettn' well
Gonna let the world know I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell
And I just got back from Hell
I just got back from Hell
Got back from Hell
And I'm satnding here alive
I know it's really hard to tell
Don't know how I survived
But I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm doin' well
That Devil's gonna have to wait
'Cause I just got back from Hell
Well, I just got back from Hell
And I guess to tell the truth
Well, I've been mad at everyone, including God and you
When you can't find no one to blame you just blame yourself
And I know I'll never be the same
I just got back from Hell
Forgive me if I had any part
If Iever broke your heart in two
Forgive me for what I didn't know
For what I didn't say or do
And, God, forgive me as well
'Cause I just got back from Hell
Well, I just got back from Hell
And I need to make some plans
It's the last thing that I wanna do
But I'll do the best I can
I'm gonna learn to live again
But I think I'll sit a spell
Tell the world that I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell
I can't say that I'm doin' great
But I think I'm gettn' well
Gonna let the world know I'm alive
And I just got back from Hell
And I just got back from Hell
I just got back from Hell
Got back from Hell
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I Just Got Back from Hell Lyrics as written by Harley Allan Gary Allan
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I realise this song is in reference to Angela Herzberg (Gary's Wife) who sadly commited suicide in 2004. Requiescat in pace.
To me this song has a different meaning. My girlfriend and I have made a very difficult choice in our life. I will not disclose exactly what that is but it has been a very difficult choice to make and it will affect us the rest of our lives. It may even destroy our relationship. Anyhow, this is my road to recovery song and believe me, I really do feel like, I just got back from Hell.
Yeah, I guess this song is just about Gary's healing process after his wife's death. It's actually a pretty upbeat song but it really made me cry the first time I heard it because I can't even imagine going through what he did.
PS. knightvision, I'm praying for you and your girlfriend. Remember, God loves you always no matter what :)
Wow, Hey mmms2009, thank you. It's been a few years now and well, our relationship ended but it really was for the better. I know this is not that place to just shoot the breeze but I just wanted to say thanks for the prayers.
I found someone now who, as my mother puts it "touches my heart" and yes she really does. Unfortunately, once again this song is another one of those road to recovery songs. This time it has a meaning in terms of Self recovery. Which I guess Gary Allan's song "Learning to Live with Me" would be fitting.