‘What Kind Of Hell’ [2:42] (MacDonald/Peters), The Alarm
Lead Vocals:Mike Peters
Lyrics
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Here I stand with the book in my right hand Every word I say is the truth Here I am with my hand on my heart Trying to represent me and you Piled high in front of my eyes The evidence you cannot ignore Sick and tired of wasting my life Sick and tired of wasting my time WHAT KIND OF HELL WHAT KIND OF HELL AM I LIVING IN ONLY TIME WILL TELL WHAT KIND OF HELL WHAT KIND OF HELL AM I LIVING IN ONLY TIME WILL TELL Let the judge come into the room I want him to hear every word said Let the trial begin with the accusations I lay at your feet Your defence is crumbling slowly You cannot get a witness to stand What's it like when millions of voices Stand up and call you a cheat WHAT KIND OF HELL WHAT KIND OF HELL AM I LIVING IN ONLY TIME WILL TELL WHAT KIND OF HELL WHAT KIND OF HELL AM I LIVING IN ONLY TIME WILL TELL Judgement is coming Make no mistake In time, in time, in time You'll be judged as you did judge yourself, yourself I've seen the world from twelve misty mountains Travelled down the roads in the east (what kind of hell) I've seen the sun set red in the distance Rise up to the light of the day (what kind of hell) I see the truth in the eyes of the children Walking in the sight of a gun (what kind of hell) I've had the world in the palm of my hand for you I'd cast it all in the fire WHAT KIND OF HELL WHAT KIND OF HELL AM I LIVING IN ONLY TIME WILL TELL
Notes
:Produced by The Alarm
Mike Peters Notes
:Originally titled “Promised Land”. Tha twas the title penciled above the original draft lyric handwritten by myself onto the bottom of an old Seventeen poster. This song was a real live classic at the time and the version that came out with the “hiding” single was disappointment to many fans who had been anticipating this particular release. I feel “Hell” would have been a staple In the live set had it made it on to the “Declaration” album and gained a wider audience.
(Second Generation Album Notes, 1995)
Dave Sharp Notes
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Eddie MacDonald Notes
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Nigel Twist Notes
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