Better Than You
Metallica渀 Lyrics
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Hungry and thirsty are we
Holding the lion's share
Holding the key
Holding me back because I'm striving to be
(Better than you)
Some how I feel more alive
Bury the need for it
Bury the seed
Bury me deep when there's no will to be
(Better than you)
Oh, can't stop this train from rolling
Oh, nothing brings me down
No, can't stop this train from rolling, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, forever only no
Oh, can't stop this train from rolling
Oh, you can't take it down
No, never stop this locomotion, no, no, no, no, no, no
No, you can't bring it down because
(I'm better than you)
(Much better than you)
(Better than you)
Can't stop this train from rolling
Forever on and on and on
Forever on and on, on
Better than you yeah ha ha
Better than you
The lyrics to Metallica's song Better Than You portray a sense of ambition and competitiveness. The singer is looking at another person, possibly a colleague or friend, and sees themselves as hungry and thirsty for success. The metaphor of holding the lion's share and the key suggests that the singer is in control of their own fate and wants to achieve more than their counterpart. However, the other person is holding them back, possibly due to jealousy or insecurity.
The chorus "can't stop this train from rolling, no, no, no, no, no" reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to succeed and nothing can stand in their way. They feel more alive and motivated by the challenge of being better than the other person. The repetition of "better than you" shows that this desire for success is a driving force in the singer's life and they are confident in their abilities.
Overall, the lyrics of Better Than You showcase the competitive nature of human beings, and the desire to be the best. They also suggest that ambition can be hindered by the negative influences of others, but ultimately, success comes from within and cannot be stopped.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you, then you me
We are both hungry and thirsty for success and we both see it in each other
Hungry and thirsty are we
We are both driven and focused
Holding the lion's share
We both have a lot to offer
Holding the key
We both have the power to unlock our potential
Holding me back because I'm striving to be
Our competition against each other is hindering our own progress towards our goals
Lock horns, I push and I strive
We are in direct conflict with each other as we each try to outdo the other
Some how I feel more alive
Our competition gives us a rush that motivates us to push harder
Bury the need for it
We need to let go of our need to compete against each other
Bury the seed
We need to also let go of the negative feelings that drive our competition
Bury me deep when there's no will to be
If we can't let go of our competitive nature, it may lead to our downfall
Oh, can't stop this train from rolling
We are both on a path towards success that cannot be derailed
Oh, nothing brings me down
We are both confident and unstoppable
No, can't stop this train from rolling, no, no, no, no, no
Our drive towards success cannot be stopped
No, no, forever only no
We will continue on this path towards success indefinitely
Oh, you can't take it down
Our confidence cannot be shaken
No, never stop this locomotion, no, no, no, no, no, no
We will continue to push ourselves and drive towards success
No, you can't bring it down because
We cannot be stopped or deterred from our path towards success
(I'm better than you)
I am more driven, more focused, and more likely to succeed than you are
(Much better than you)
I am significantly more likely to succeed than you are
(Better than you)
I am competing against you and I know I will come out on top
Can't stop this train from rolling
Our drive towards success and competition cannot be stopped
Forever on and on and on
We will continue on this path towards success until we achieve our goals
Forever on and on, on
We will never stop striving for success
Better than you yeah ha ha
I have succeeded over you and I am reveling in my victory
Better than you
I have proven myself to be the stronger, more driven competitor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH
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