Whiplash
MetallicA (Kill'em All) Lyrics
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You have come to see the show
We do our best you're the rest
You make it real you know
There is a feeling deep inside
That drives you fuckin' mad
A feeling of a hammerhead
You need it oh so bad
Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Whiplash
Bang your head against the stage
Like you never did before
Make it ring make it bleed
Make it really sore
In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes
Heads are bobbing all around
It is hot as hell tonight
Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Whiplash
Here on the stage the marshal noise is piercing through your ears
It kicks your ass kick your face, exploding feeling nears
Now is the time to let it rip to let it fuckin' loose
We are gathered here to be with you
'Cause this is what we choose
Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Here we go
Whiplash
The show is through the metal is gone
It is time to hit the road
Another town another gig
Again we will explode
Hotel rooms and motorways
Life out here is raw
But we will never stop we will never quit 'cause we are Metallica
Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
"Whiplash" by Metallica is a heavy metal song that celebrates the thrills of a live concert experience. The opening lines set the scene for the excitement to come, as the band announces that everything is in place and the crowd has arrived. The song then turns to the audience, expressing gratitude for their enthusiasm and for making the concert real. The next verse describes the intense feeling that compels some people to seek out this kind of music, comparing it to the power of a hammerhead. This feeling is further explored in the chorus, which invites listeners to let loose and channel their energy into furious headbanging and moshing.
The song takes a brief pause for a guitar solo, then returns to its heavy beat for the final verse. Here, the lyrics imagine the experience of being onstage, surrounded by the raw intensity of the crowd. The band members encourage the audience to unleash their energy, emphasizing that they are all united in this moment. The song winds down with one last chorus, followed by an acknowledgement that this is just one stop on a long journey. Despite the challenges of touring, the band expresses their commitment to the music and their fans.
Overall, "Whiplash" is a tribute to the power of live music and the excitement it can inspire. The lyrics celebrate the intensity of the metal scene, and invite listeners to embrace their inner maniac and let it all out on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night all systems go
It's late at night and the excitement is high
You have come to see the show
You're here to see Metallica perform
We do our best you're the rest
We're giving our best, but we need you to complete the show
You make it real you know
Your energy and enthusiasm make the show real
There is a feeling deep inside
There's an intense feeling inside you
That drives you fuckin' mad
It's driving you crazy
A feeling of a hammerhead
A feeling like you're being hit by a hammer
You need it oh so bad
You crave this feeling so much
Adrenaline starts to flow
You feel a rush of adrenaline
You're thrashing all around
You're moving around wildly
Acting like a maniac
You're acting crazy
Whiplash
The intense feeling of being whipped around
Bang your head against the stage
You're banging your head on the stage
Like you never did before
As if you've never done it before
Make it ring make it bleed
Make the stage shake and make your head bleed
Make it really sore
Make it hurt so good
In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes
You're in a crazy frenzy, with your leather and spikes making you look hardcore
Heads are bobbing all around
Everybody's head is moving in time to the music
It is hot as hell tonight
The temperature is really high tonight
Here on the stage the marshal noise is piercing through your ears
The music being played on stage is so intense, it's piercing your ears
It kicks your ass kick your face, exploding feeling nears
The music is so powerful that it's making you feel like you're being kicked and punched
Now is the time to let it rip to let it fuckin' loose
Now's the time to let yourself go and be wild
We are gathered here to be with you
We're here to support you and be a part of this crazy experience
'Cause this is what we choose
We choose to be here and experience this intense feeling
Here we go
Let's do this
The show is through the metal is gone
The show is over and the music has stopped
It is time to hit the road
We need to leave and move to another town
Another town another gig
We're moving to another town and will play another concert
Again we will explode
We'll give an explosive performance once again
Hotel rooms and motorways
We're living life on the road, in hotel rooms and traveling on highways
Life out here is raw
Life on the road is intense and raw
But we will never stop we will never quit 'cause we are Metallica
We'll keep going and keep performing because we are Metallica
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH
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