Planet Hell Lyrics
Nightwish
Lyrics
Denying the lying
A million children fighting
For lives in strife
For hope beyond the horizon
A dead world, a dark path
Not even crossroads to choose from
All the blood red carpets before me
Behold this fair creation of God
My only wish to leave behind
All the days of the earth
And everyday Hell of my kingdom come
The first rock thrown again
Welcome to Hell little saint
Mother Gaia in slaughter
Welcome to paradise soldier
My first cry never ending
All life is to fear for life
You fool, you wanderer
You challenged the Gods and lost
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
This world ain't ready for the ark
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
Mankind works in mysterious ways
Welcome down to my planet Hell
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
This world ain't ready for the ark
Save yourself a penny for the ferryman
Save yourself and let them suffer
In hope, in love
Mankind works in mysterious ways
Song & Lyrics Facts
Nightwish’s “Planet Hell” is a power metal song released on their 2004 album, Once. It was written by the band's lead singer, Tarja Turunen, and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen.
The lyrics of the song are about standing up against those who would take away one's hope. The chorus states "This is planet hell, where life dies to live again". The song has become a fan favorite at Nightwish concerts since its release. The music video for “Planet Hell” was directed by Antti Jokinen and released in 2005. The video features footage from various locations around Finland as well as some CGI effects. The video also includes scenes from the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” which was released the same year. In addition to being featured on the album Once, “Planet Hell” was also included on the compilation albums Highest Hopes (2005) and End Of An Era (2006).