So What
Metallica Lyrics
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Well, I've been to Hastings and I've been to Brighton
I've been to Eastbourne too
So what, so what
And I've been here, I've been there
I've been every f***ing where
So what, so what
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
Well, I've f***ed the queen, I've f***ed Bach
I've even sucked an old man's c***
So what, so what
And I've f***ed a sheep, I've f***ed a goat
I rammed my c*** right down its throat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little f***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
And I've drunk that, I've drunk this
I've spewed up on a pint of piss
So what, so what
I've had scank, I've had speed
I've jacked up until I bleed
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little c***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
A-hahaha!
Yeah!
I've had crabs, I've had lice
I've had the clap and that ain't nice
So what, so what
I've f***ed this, I've f***ed that
I've even f***ed a school girl's twat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little f***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
So f***ing what!
Yeah
The lyrics to Metallica's song "So What" are intentionally provocative and offensive. The song is a cover of a track originally written and performed by the British punk band The Anti-Nowhere League. It is meant to shock and challenge societal norms and expectations.
The song begins with the singer expressing a sense of rebellion and disregard for conventional places he has been to, such as Hastings, Brighton, and Eastbourne. The repeated phrase "So what" emphasizes his indifference and defiance towards societal judgments. The use of profanity and derogatory language adds to the rebellious and confrontational nature of the song.
In the subsequent verses, the singer continues to shock and provoke with explicit sexual references and acts of debauchery. He claims to have engaged in sexual activities with various individuals and animals, without remorse or concern for societal taboos. The chorus "So what, so what, you boring little c***" is directed at those who judge and criticize him. It conveys a sense of defiance and a refusal to conform to societal norms and expectations.
Overall, "So What" can be seen as a rebellious and confrontational anthem that challenges societal norms and expectations by deliberately presenting offensive and taboo subjects. Metallica's cover of the song showcases the band's ability to take controversial material and infuse it with their own aggressive musical style.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've been to Hastings and I've been to Brighton
I have visited various places, including Hastings and Brighton
I've been to Eastbourne too
I have also been to Eastbourne
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
And I've been here, I've been there
I have traveled extensively
I've been every f***ing where
I have been to countless locations
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
So what, so what, you boring little c***
I don't care, you're a dull and uninteresting person
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Why should anyone be concerned about your actions?
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
Nobody gives a damn about you
Well, I've f***ed the queen, I've f***ed Bach
I am making outrageous claims about sexual encounters with prominent figures
I've even sucked an old man's c***
I am boasting about performing inappropriate sexual acts
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
And I've f***ed a sheep, I've f***ed a goat
I am bragging about engaging in bestiality
I rammed my c*** right down its throat
I am describing explicit and disturbing sexual acts
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
So what, so what, you boring little f***
I still don't care, you're a dull and uninteresting person
And I've drunk that, I've drunk this
I have consumed various alcoholic beverages
I've spewed up on a pint of piss
I have vomited after consuming a disgusting drink
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
I've had scank, I've had speed
I have used drugs like heroin and amphetamines
I've jacked up until I bleed
I have injected drugs to the point of causing bleeding
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
So what, so what, you boring little c***
I still don't care, you're a dull and uninteresting person
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Why should anyone be concerned about your actions?
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
Nobody gives a damn about you
I've had crabs, I've had lice
I have experienced infestations of pubic lice and head lice
I've had the clap and that ain't nice
I have contracted the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea, which is unpleasant
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
I've f***ed this, I've f***ed that
I am bragging about my promiscuous sexual encounters
I've even f***ed a school girl's twat
I am admitting to engaging in illegal and immoral sexual acts with a minor
So what, so what
But it doesn't matter, it's insignificant
So what, so what, you boring little f***
I still don't care, you're a dull and uninteresting person
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Why should anyone be concerned about your actions?
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
Nobody gives a damn about you
So f***ing what!
It doesn't matter at all, it's utterly insignificant
Yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Exall, Clive Blake, Nick Culmer
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