Breadfan
Metallica Lyrics
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Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your vault
Never, never gonna lose it
Breadfan
Take it all away
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Loser
Give it all away
Never stay with the winner
With the man
With all the filthy money
Come on
Keep it on the side
With a ride
On a record on the top
If you're gonna be a bad boy
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your bones
Never, never gonna lose it
Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Mommy, where's Fluffy?
The lyrics to Metallica's song "Breadfan" contain themes of greed, materialism, and the risks associated with blindly pursuing wealth. The song urges listeners to keep an open mind, but not to lose sight of what is truly important in life. The repeated references to "Breadfan" suggest that the pursuit of money is comparable to a predator hunting its prey, with the singer making a clear distinction between the winner and the loser in this game.
Musically, "Breadfan" is a cover of a song by a band called Budgie. Metallica's version is notably heavier and more aggressive, with a fast-paced riff that serves as the backbone of the song. The lyrics are delivered in a forceful, almost shouted style that adds to the punk-tinged energy of the track. The song's unusual structure - with multiple sections that don't repeat in a standard verse-chorus format - is indicative of Metallica's early experimental approach to songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your mind
Be willing to consider different perspectives and ideas
Open up your purse
Be willing to spend money to achieve your goals
Open up your vault
Be willing to take risks and invest deeply
Never, never gonna lose it
Confident in success and not willing to give up
Take it all away
Seize opportunities by any means necessary
Never give an inch
Don't compromise or show weakness, always remain steadfast
Gotta make a mint
Determined to make a lot of money
Gotta make me a million
Driven to become a millionaire
You got it wrong
You have misunderstood the situation
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
Someone you have known for a long time will suffer a loss
In the end who's a fool
At the end of the day, who will regret their choices?
Give it all away
Sharing your wealth and success with others
Stay a bird
Maintain your freedom and individuality
Stay a man
Remain true to your gender identity and values
Stay a ghost
Live life on your own terms, without being bound by the expectations of others
Stay what you wanna be
Be true to yourself and pursue your own passions
Never stay with the winner
Don't associate yourself with people solely because they are successful
With the man
With those currently in power or with authority
With all the filthy money
With those who have come into money in morally questionable ways
Keep it on the side
Maintain some degree of secrecy or discretion in your actions
With a ride
Take advantage of opportunities as they arise
On a record on the top
Achieving success in the music industry
If you're gonna be a bad boy
If you're going to stray from conventional norms or expectations
Open up your bones
Be willing to give all of yourself to achieve your goals
Mommy, where's Fluffy?
Not applicable - this line is not part of the song lyrics
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY BOURGE, JORN BURKE SHELLY, RAYMOND PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nino Amora
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