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Hell No! Lyrics – Danielle Brooks

Soundtrack Album: The Color Purple

Hell No! Text

[Intro]
All my life I've had to fight
I had to fight my daddy
I had to fight my brothers
My cousins, my uncles too
But I never, never, never, never, never, never thought
I'd have to fight in my own house

[Verse 1]
I feel sorry for you, to tell you the truth
You remind me of my mama
Under your husband's thumb, nah
You under your husband's foot
What he say, go
Why you so scared? I never know

[Chorus]
But if a man raise his hand
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)

[Verse 2]
Girl child ain't safe in a family of mens, uh
Sick and tired old woman, still live like a slave
Oh, you better learn how to fight back while you still alive
You show them girls that beat back that jive

[Chorus]
'Cause when a man just don't give a damn
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
No, no, no, no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Oh, oh

[Verse 3]
When that man used to touch me
He'd climb on top and start to rock me away
Lord knows I still love him
But he tried to make me mind
And I just ain't that kind

[Chorus]
Hell no (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Don't be no fool, don't waste your time (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Any man that hurt you ain't worth a dime (Hell, hell, the hell no)
No, no, no, you're too good for that man (Hell, hell, the hell no)
Hell no

[Outro]
Oh, you got to say
You need to say
You better say
You oughta say
(Hell) Hell, hell, hell, hell, hell
Hell no

The Color Purple

Soundtrack Lyrics for Movie, 2023

Track Listing

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Halle & Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Mysterious Ways

Tamela Mann

›She Be Mine

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Keep It Movin'

Halle, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

Corey Hawkins

Danielle Brooks

Fantasia

Fantasia

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia & Taraji P. Henson

›Agoo

The Color Purple Ensemble

›Hell No! (Reprise)

Fantasia

›Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)

Taraji P. Henson

›Miss Celie's Pants

Fantasia

›I'm Here

Fantasia

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia

Fantasia

USHER, H.E.R.

Keyshia Cole

Alicia Keys

Jorja Smith

›Keep Pushin' (Missy Elliott Remix)

Halle

›When I Can't Do Better

Mary J. Blige

›There Will Come a Day

Celeste

›Any Worse (Squeak's Song)

H.E.R.

›Hell No! (Reprise) (Missy Elliott Remix)

Fantasia

›You See Me

Coco Jones

›Workin' (Timbaland Remix)

Corey Hawkins

›Mysterious Ways (Mörda Remix)

Tamela Mann

›All I Need

Jennifer Hudson

›Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)

Danielle Brooks

JANE HANDCOCK

October London

Darkchild, Konstance

V. Bozeman

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Mary Mary

February, 05th 2024

"Hell No!" by Danielle Brooks is a poyent anthem against domestic abuse and a call for female empowerment. The song begins with a poignant reflection on the singer's lifelong struggle against violence, even within her own home, highlighting the deep-seated issue of domestic abuse. The lyrics express sympathy towards a woman under her husband's oopressive control, drawing a parallel to the singer's own experiences and the generational cycle of domestic violence. This depiction serves as a stark reminder of the enduring and pervasive nature of such abuse in many households. The chorus, marked by the repeated, emphatic phrase "Hell no," stands as a fierce rejection of subjugation and abuse. It symbolizes a moment of defiance and the assertion of self-worth, where the singer refuses to remain a victim. The song emphasizes the necessity of self-defense and assertiveness in lines like "Girl child ain't safe in a family of mens" and "You better learn how to fight back while you still alive." These lines advocate for breaking free from the cycle of abuse and finding empowerment. Further, the song delves into the complex emotions often present in abusive relationships. Lyrics like "Lord knows I still love him / But he tried to make me mind / And I just ain't that kind" illustrate the internal conflict faced by those in such situations, where love is entangled with a struggle for autonomy. In essence, "Hell No!" is a powerful declaration against violence and domination in relationships. It encourages individuals, especially women, to confront their oppressors and claim their rights to dignity and respect, serving as an anthem of resilience and empowerment.

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