Lake of Fire
Meat Puppets
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Where do bad folks go when they die? They don't go to heaven where the angels fly They go to the lake of fire and fry Won't see them again 'till the fourth of July I knew a lady who lived in Duluth She got bit by a dog with a rabid tooth She went to her grave a little too soon And she flew away howling at the yellow moon Where do bad folks go when they die? They don't go to heaven where the angels fly They go to the lake of fire and fry Won't see them again 'till the fourth of July Now the people cry and the people moan And they look for a dry place to call their home And try to find someplace to rest their bones While the angels and the devils fight to claim them for their own Where do bad folks go when they die? They don't go to heaven where the angels fly They go to the lake of fire and fry Won't see them again 'till the fourth of July
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Written by: Curtis Matthew Kirkwood
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Lake of Fire" is a song by the American alternative rock band Meat Puppets, who originated from Phoenix, Arizona.
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Album InformationThe song was first released on the band's second album, "Meat Puppets II" in 1984.
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Song Genre"Lake of Fire" is distinct for its blend of punk rock, country, and psychedelic rock influences, reflecting the band's innovative sound.
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Length and SongwritingThe song, with a length of 1:57 minutes, is one of the shorter Meat Puppets tracks. It was written by the band's members, Curt and Cris Kirkwood.
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Cover versionNirvana famously covered the song in their MTV Unplugged set in 1993, which introduced Meat Puppets and "Lake of Fire" to a broader audience.
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Live PerformanceBrothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood joined Nirvana on stage during the Unplugged performance, playing guitar and bass respectively.
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ImpactAfter Nirvana's cover, "Lake of Fire" became one of Meat Puppets’ best-known songs, gaining significant radio airplay.
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ThemesThe song's lyrics reference biblical themes, specifically the Christian concept of Hell as a lake of fire, which is often interpreted as a metaphor for pain or punishment.
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InstrumentationThe original version of the song is marked by its twangy, evocative guitar work and rustic, rambling lyrical delivery.
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Legacy"Lake of Fire" continues to be a favorite of both Meat Puppets and Nirvana fans and is often recognized as one of the defining alternative rock songs of the 90s.
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