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Fire and Brimstone

By Brantley Gilbert + Alison Krauss

1,824 views Jul 2, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Brantley Gilbert and Alison Krauss's song tells the story of a man nursing a hangover who finds a Bible and decides to attend church. He feels judged by the congregation but goes to the altar anyway, leading others to join him. The song explores themes of grace, forgiveness, and the idea that judgment belongs to God, not people. It references the biblical story of the woman caught in adultery and emphasizes that everyone is in need of grace. The lyrics convey a message of hope and redemption, reminding listeners that God's love is for all, regardless of their past.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I'm feelin' last night this mornin'

A train wreck pain in my head

But when I reach for the hair of the dog in the drawer

Found a dusty old Bible instead

Thought I ain't been to service since my granddaddy passed

Finish my cigarette out there on the front steps

And then slipped in the back by myself


You bring on the fire and brimstone

Tell me I'm goin' to hell

And which one of you will throw the first stone

Well I guess I'll see you there

You bring on the fire


And then I heard the reverend

He said "Turn and shake your neighbor's hand"

One by one saw them all turn around just to stare back at me

Like the wretch that I am


You bring on the fire and brimstone

Tell me I'm goin' to hell

And which one of you will throw the first stone

I guess I'll see you there

You bring on the fire

You bring on the fire

Bring it on


And out of spite I went down to the altar

And almost all of them followed me there

It turns out there's only one book and one cover

And they're all just glad I was there


And we prayed for grace and forgiveness

About faith, hope, and love

And when I make my way to Heaven

Oh I pray that he'll say well done


You bring on the fire and brimstone

Tell me I'm goin' to hell

I know he died and rolled away the stone

I guess I'll see him there

You bring on the fire

Bring it on

Bring it on

Bring it on

Yeah bring it on


There's a chance that when I get to Heaven

Oh, He may not know me at all

If that's the case man I'll take my judgement

Oh, but it won't be from y'all, no No


You bring on the fire

You bring on the fire

Bring it on, bring it on, bring on the fire


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