Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Metallica

"One” by Metallica

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“One” by Metallica

“One” is another Metallica song which was inspired by a piece of literature and in which James Hetfield is portraying the role of a particular character.  Said literary work would be a book set in World War I...

"Creeping Death" by Metallica

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“Creeping Death” by Metallica

For those who are familiar with the latter part of the story of the Hebrews in Egypt as depicted in the Book of Exodus, that is what “Creeping Death” is centered on. As the story...

"Sad But True" by Metallica

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“Sad But True” by Metallica

Metallica is a band which tends to drop some pretty-intellectual songs, and in that regard “Sad But True” is even more heavy-handed than many of the others. And on this track it reads as if...

"Moth Into Flame” by Metallica

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“Moth Into Flame” by Metallica

Generally speaking, the subject of “Moth Into Flame” is fame. Indeed the titular “flame” is actually a synonym for fame. And the “moths” would be the people attracted to such, as moths tend to be...