Hardly Hell

Harmony Beyond Hades: Exploring Life's Contrasts in Dawn Park's 'Hardly Hell'
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

We don't eat out, yeah we eat in, it's hardly hell

We choose to eat at home rather than dining out, and this lifestyle is not as bad as it may seem.

I move my shit into your place, it fits so well

I've moved my belongings into your place, and they fit well, suggesting compatibility.

We're not too old to ride carts of groceries

Despite our age, we still enjoy simple activities like pushing grocery carts.

Be honest only, does this feel brand new?

Asking if the current situation feels fresh and new, emphasizing honesty.

Blow an eyelash into the ocean

Symbolic act of blowing an eyelash into the ocean, perhaps expressing a wish or a small, delicate gesture.

I'm partly hoping to hold this view

Expressing a desire to maintain a particular perspective, suggesting hope.

It's hardly hell

Reiterating that the current situation is not as bad as hell; possibly a recurring theme.

It's hardly hell

-

It's hardly hell

-

It's hardly hell

-

When the flame gets hot and you're not in the know

Describing a situation where emotions are intense, but there's a lack of understanding.

Got a couple grey hairs and I'm feeling real old

Noting the presence of a few signs of aging but feeling relatively old.

Ferry rides to your bedside

Mentioning ferry rides to someone's bedside, possibly indicating a journey to be close and supportive.

Sort out what I keep inside

Sorting out internal thoughts and emotions.

And I'm told, I'm told, when it's cold it snows

Referring to the saying that when it's cold, it snows, hinting at challenges in life.

Compared to hell, heaven is freezing

Comparing difficult situations to hell, suggesting that even a challenging heaven would be preferable.

One look gave relief from the heat I know

Describing finding relief from a situation that is emotionally heated or intense.

The heat I know

Repeating the idea of intense heat or difficulty.

It's hardly hell

Reiteration that the current state is "hardly hell," emphasizing the relatively positive nature of the situation.

It's hardly hell

-

It's hardly hell

-

It's hardly hell

-

You're always changing the channel

Commenting on someone's tendency to change topics frequently.

I don't see why it would matter

Questioning the significance of constantly changing the subject.

(Matter now)

Parenthetical note suggesting the current matter may not be important.

We thought it funny to start with, and how

Recalling a humorous start to a situation and reflecting on it.

We still laugh when it's over

Still finding amusement even after the situation has concluded.

(Over now)

Parenthetical note suggesting that the situation is now over.

With all these beautiful motions, this line I tow hoping

Expressing the hope that positive actions will buy more time or improve the situation.

We'll buy some more time

Expressing a desire to extend or preserve the current situation.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
Similar Songs

Comment