Lake of Fire

Meat Puppets

About Lake of Fire

"Lake of Fire" is a song by the American alternative rock band the Meat Puppets. It appears on their 1984 album Meat Puppets II and also appears as a hidden track on their 1994 album Too High to Die. The Meat Puppets have played this song at most of their concerts, and even after the Meat Puppets, Curt Kirkwood has performed this song himself at most of his concerts.


Year:
1984
1:56
84 

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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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Meat Puppets

The Meat Puppets are an American rock band formed in January 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona. The group's original lineup was Curt Kirkwood (guitar/vocals), his brother Cris Kirkwood (bass guitar), and Derrick Bostrom (drums). The Kirkwood brothers met Bostrom while attending Brophy Prep High School in Phoenix. The three then moved to Tempe, Arizona (a Phoenix suburb and home to Arizona State University) where the Kirkwood brothers purchased two adjacent homes, one of which had a "shed" in the back where they regularly practiced. more »

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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.
Album Information
The song was first released on the band's second album, "Meat Puppets II" in 1984.
Song Genre
"Lake of Fire" is distinct for its blend of punk rock, country, and psychedelic rock influences, reflecting the band's innovative sound.
Length and Songwriting
The 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.
Cover version
Nirvana famously covered the song in their MTV Unplugged set in 1993, which introduced Meat Puppets and "Lake of Fire" to a broader audience.
Live Performance
Brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood joined Nirvana on stage during the Unplugged performance, playing guitar and bass respectively.
Impact
After Nirvana's cover, "Lake of Fire" became one of Meat Puppets’ best-known songs, gaining significant radio airplay.
Themes
The 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.
Instrumentation
The original version of the song is marked by its twangy, evocative guitar work and rustic, rambling lyrical delivery.
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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