Discover the story of the song > Hell – Squirrel Nut Zippers

The song is warning the protagonist that their actions in life have consequences and they might end up in Hell in the afterlife. The lyrics describe Hell as a place where people are punished with fire, their teeth and bones are ground up and made into cakes, and all their secrets are revealed. Even their name and face are lost when they get a suit of flames. The song urges the protagonist to think about their actions and their future.