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COCINA 1 - Metallica Lyrics
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No one leaves and no one will
Moon is full, never seems to change
Just labeled mentally deranged
Dream the same thing every night
I see our freedom in my sight
No locked doors, no windows barred
No things to make my brain seem scarred
Sleep my friend and you will see
That dream is my reality
They keep me locked up in this cage
Can't they see it's why my brain says rage
Sanitarium, leave me be
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Build my fear of what's out there
And cannot breathe the open air
Whisper things into my brain
Assuring me that I'm insane
They think our heads are in their hands
But violent use brings violent plans
Keep him tied, it makes him well
He's getting better, can't you tell?
No more can they keep us in
Listen, damn it, we will win
They see it right, they see it well
But they think this saves us from our Hell
Sanitarium, leave me be
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Fear of living on
Natives getting restless now
Mutiny in the air
Got some death to do
Mirror stares back hard
Kill, it's such a friendly word
Seems the only way
For reaching out again
The lyrics of Metallica's song "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" delve into the theme of confinement, mental struggles, and a yearning for freedom. The singer is trapped in a place where time seems to stand still, with no way out and a sense of being labelled as mentally deranged. The imagery of the full moon that never changes and the repetitive dreams emphasize the feeling of being stuck in a perpetual cycle of confinement and psychological torment.
The singer longs for freedom and envisions a world without locked doors or barriers that could scar the mind. This desire for liberation is contrasted with the reality of being locked up in a cage, which fuels the rage and frustration within the singer. The repetition of the plea to be left alone in the sanitarium reflects the desperation to break free from the oppressive environment that is exacerbating their mental anguish.
As the lyrics progress, the singer grapples with the fear of the outside world and the manipulation of their thoughts by those in authority. The mention of whispering voices and assurances of insanity further portray the internal struggle and gaslighting experienced by the singer. The cycle of violence and control perpetuated by the institution is challenged as the singer asserts their determination to break free from the constraints imposed upon them.
The closing lines of the song hint at a turning point, with a sense of rebellion and defiance rising within the singer. The imagery of a mirror reflecting a hardened stare and the acceptance of death as a means of reclaiming agency suggest a readiness to confront the oppressive forces that have confined them. The wordplay on "kill" as a friendly act signifies a stark contrast to the imprisonment and mental manipulation endured, pointing towards a fierce determination to break free and assert autonomy once more.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to where time stands still
Entering a place where time seems to stop and nothing changes
No one leaves and no one will
No one escapes this place, they are trapped
Moon is full, never seems to change
The moon is constant, symbolizing lack of change
Just labeled mentally deranged
Judged to be insane by others
Dream the same thing every night
Recurring dream of freedom is experienced
I see our freedom in my sight
The possibility of freedom is envisioned
No locked doors, no windows barred
No physical barriers to freedom exist
No things to make my brain seem scarred
Nothing causing mental distress is present
Sleep my friend and you will see
Encouraging someone to dream and understand their reality
That dream is my reality
The dream holds more truth than the current reality
They keep me locked up in this cage
Others confine and restrict me
Can't they see it's why my brain says rage
This confinement causes anger and frustration
Sanitarium, leave me be
Requesting to be left alone in the institution
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Desiring solitude in the sanitarium
Build my fear of what's out there
Increasing anxiety about the outside world
And cannot breathe the open air
Feeling suffocated and restricted from freedom
Whisper things into my brain
Psychological manipulation to control thoughts
Assuring me that I'm insane
Being convinced of one's own insanity
They think our heads are in their hands
Believing they have control over our minds
But violent use brings violent plans
Responding aggressively to confinement
Keep him tied, it makes him well
Restraining someone for supposed improvement
He's getting better, can't you tell?
Claiming improvement despite negative circumstances
No more can they keep us in
Refusing to be confined any longer
Listen, damn it, we will win
Asserting determination to overcome
They see it right, they see it well
Others perceive the situation accurately
But they think this saves us from our Hell
Believing they are protecting us from our own torment
Fear of living on
Anxiety about continuing to exist
Natives getting restless now
People becoming agitated and rebellious
Mutiny in the air
Revolt is brewing
Got some death to do
Planning acts of violence
Mirror stares back hard
Self-reflection shows harsh reality
Kill, it's such a friendly word
Desensitization to violence
Seems the only way
Violence appears as the only solution
For reaching out again
Violent action as a means of communication
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stblkanger
Excelente cover, saludos
@esifoner
hola excelente cover....como se llama la tecnica que utilizas en el seg 0:05
@leprosillohotmail
Brutal tio!
@fergto78
gracias por comentar, saludos!
@leprosillohotmail
A tí. Un abrazo y sigue dando caña.