Introduction
“Lake of Fire” is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, which was originally written and performed by the Meat Puppets. Nirvana covered the song for their MTV Unplugged in New York album, which was released in 1994. The song has since become one of Nirvana’s most popular songs among their fans.
Verse 1
Where do bad folks go when they die?
They don’t go to heaven where the angels fly
They go down to the lake of fire and fry
Won’t see them again ’til the Fourth of July
Chorus
I knew a lady who came from Duluth
Bitten by a dog with a rabid tooth
She went to her grave just a little too soon
And flew away howling on the yellow moon
Verse 2
Where do bad folks go when they die?
They don’t go to heaven where the angels fly
They go down to the lake of fire and fry
Won’t see them again ’til the Fourth of July
Chorus
People cry and people moan
Look for a dry place to call their home
Try to find some place to rest their bones
While the angels and the devils try to make them their own
Verse 3
Where do bad folks go when they die?
They don’t go to heaven where the angels fly
They go down to the lake of fire and fry
Won’t see them again ’til the Fourth of July
Chorus
They go down to the lake of fire and fry
Won’t see them again ’til the Fourth of July
Conclusion
“Lake of Fire” is a haunting song that explores the concept of what happens to people after they die. The lyrics are dark and ominous, but the melody is beautiful and memorable. It’s no wonder why this song has become such a beloved classic among Nirvana fans.
