Devil's Dance
Metallica; San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Lyrics


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Yeah
I feel you too
Feel those things you do
In your eyes I see a fire that burns
To free the you
That's running through
Deep inside you know
Seeds I plant will grow
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah come on come on now take the chance
That's right let's dance

Snake
I am the snake
Tempting
That bite you take
Let me make your mind
Leave yourself behind
Be not afraid
I've got what you need
Hunger I will feed

One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah, come on, come on now take the chance
Ha ha come dance
Yeah, come dancing
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah, come on, come on now take the chance

Yeah I feel you too
Feel those things you do
In your eyes I see a fire that burns to free the you
That's running through
Deep inside you know
Seeds I plant will grow
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah, come on, come on now take the chance




That's right let's dance
Mm, it's nice to see you here ha ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Devil's Dance by Metallica describe the internal struggle of a person who is wrestling with temptation and desires that they know are not good for them in the long run. The song uses a snake as a metaphor for this temptation, which is described as tempting and dangerous, but also alluring and able to satisfy an inner hunger. The singer of the song, who may be interpreted as the devil or some other dark force, acknowledges the person's struggle but also encourages them to give in to their desire and "dance" with him.


The lyrics are full of references to fire, snakes, and other symbols associated with temptation and the struggle between good and evil. The idea of overcoming one's fears and surrendering to temptation is a common theme in rock and metal music, and Devil's Dance is no exception. The song's intense and driving rhythm adds to the feeling of urgency and struggle described in the lyrics, making it a powerful and emotional experience for listeners.


Overall, Devil's Dance by Metallica is a complex and thought-provoking song that explores the darker side of the human psyche. It encourages listeners to confront their inner demons and take risks, even if it means giving into their darker impulses.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Acknowledging the other's presence


I feel you too
Understanding the other's feelings


Feel those things you do
Sensing the other's actions


In your eyes I see a fire that burns
Witnessing the other's passion


To free the you
To liberate one's true self


That's running through
The inner, hidden self


Deep inside you know
The awareness of one's true self


Seeds I plant will grow
Encouraging the other's growth


One day you will see
The eventual realization of one's true self


And dare to come down to me
The courage to embrace one's true self


Yeah come on come on now take the chance
Urging the other to take action


That's right let's dance
Embracing life and its challenges


Snake
The temptation and danger that comes with life


I am the snake
Acknowledging the temptation and danger


Tempting
The allure of temptation


That bite you take
The risk of giving into temptation


Let me make your mind
The desire to control the other's thoughts


Leave yourself behind
The loss of one's true self


Be not afraid
Overcoming fear and uncertainty


I've got what you need
Promising the fulfillment of desire


Hunger I will feed
Satisfying the other's need for fulfillment


Ha ha come dance
Taking joy in the embrace of life


Yeah come dancing
The embodiment of living life fully


Mm, it's nice to see you here ha ha
The appreciation of another's presence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

ProfessorChernobyl

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Feel dhose things you do
In your eyes I see a fire dhat burns
To free dhe you
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Deep inside you know
Seeds I plant will grow
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah c/mon, c/mon, now take dhe čhance
Ðhat/s right
¡Let/s dance!
Snake, I am dhe snake
Tempting, dhat bite you take
LƐT MI MEJK JØЯ MAJND
LĪV JØЯSƐLF BIHAJND
Be not afraid
I/ve got what you ńeed
Hunger I will feed
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah c/mon, c/mon, now take dhe čhance
Ha ha
Come dance
Yeah, come dancing
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah c/mon, c/mon, now take dhe čhance
Yeah, I feel you, too
Feel dhose things you do
YN JØЯ ĀJZ AJ SI Æ FAJØЯ ÐÆT BŒЯNZ
To free dhe you
Ðhat/s running through
Deep inside you know
Seeds I plant will grow
One day you will see
And dare to come down to me
Yeah c/mon, c/mon, now take dhe čhance
Ðhat/s right
¡Let/s dance!
It/s nice to see you hereHa ha



All comments from YouTube:

ranny lima

Ficou melhor do que a própria versão do studio, tanto o arranjo musical quanto vocal. Maravilhoso♡

Pedro S. Araújo

Maybe the most underrated Metallica's song

JoelTRowe

One of them for sure...They have bunch of great songs which they sadly don't play at all..

Nicolas Gonzalez Ruiz Diaz

Nada más espectacular que Música Sinfónica con Metal. Una obra maestra. Mátense reggetoneros...

M1LICIA666

Que tiene que ver el reggaeton en esto? Un verdadero metalero, en lo menos que piensa cuando escucha está rola es en otros géneros y más en el reguetón. Saludos.

lorraine curry

I never knew about this song till I bought S&M. It got to me immediately- the intro sucked me right in. It's so lush but also tribal. It made me think of a huntress tip-toeing her way through the forest as she stalks her prey, hah hah. And then Kirk comes in like a chainsaw out of left field....gorgeous work from these guys. If the stars align I will be in Boston in May to see them live, which is on my short list of goals for the year.
PS Fuck Yeah, Jason Newsted

Juan Camilo Prieto Cortes

Las expresiones faciales de James son épicas. 🤘

Diego

Obra prima! Altamente simbólico!

fernando salas

temazooo!!! una de mis favoritas de ese concierto.."in your eyes i see a fire that burns to free the you.....its nice to se you here..haha" sublime. saluds dsd venezuela a todos los metaleros.

Duplex Mitra

The best band in the world!

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