The Road to Hell
Chris Rea
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Stood still on a highway I saw a woman by the side of the road With a face that I knew like my own Reflected in my window. Well she walked up to my quarter light and she bent down real slow A fearful pressure paralyzed me in my shadows. She said, Son What are you doing here? My fear for you has turned me in my grave. I said, Mama I come to the valley of the rich Myself to sell. She said, Son This is the road to hell. On your journey 'cross the wilderness from the desert to the well You have strayed upon the motorway to hell.
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album Detail"The Road to Hell" was released as a part of Chris Rea’s 13th studio album of the same name.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1989.
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Chart Achievement"The Road to Hell" reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ConceptThe title song "The Road to Hell" was about the M25, a frequently congested motorway encircling London.
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Two Parts SongInterestingly, the song is divided into two parts. The first part is a slow piano-based black gospel part, while the second part is upbeat with a more rock and folk sound.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a critique of the rat race and the stresses of modern life.
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Album ThemeReflecting on the album's theme, Chris Rea explained that it was specifically about the spiritual journey and not an external trip.
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Commercial Success"The Road to Hell" was one of Rea's biggest selling albums worldwide, selling more than 3 million copies.
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Video ConceptThe music video for the song reflected the themes of overpopulation, environmental destruction, and rat race.
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SpeculationsIt is often speculated that the song's name, "The Road to Hell," is a reference to the old saying "The road to hell is paved with good intentions," highlighting the discrepancy between intent and action.
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Artist detailChris Rea is a British rock and blues artist. He's largely appreciated for his distinctive husky-gravel voice and slide guitar playing.
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Remarkable LyricsSome of the most famous lyrics from "The Road to Hell" include "This ain't no upwardly mobile freeway, Oh no, this is the road to hell."
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TriviaThe song was used as an opening theme for the 1991 British TV drama serial "Circles of Deceit". Additionally, it was featured in the horror movie sequel "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" and in an episode of "Top Gear".
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