Escape
Metallica Lyrics


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Feel no pain, but my life ain't easy
I know I'm my best friend
No one cares, but I'm so much stronger
I'll fight until the end
To escape from the true false world
Undamaged destiny
Can't get caught in the endless circle
Ring of stupidity

Out for my own, out to be free
One with my mind, they just can't see
No need to hear things that they say
Life is for my own to live my own way

Rape my mind and destroy my feelings
Don't tell me what to do
I don't care now, 'cause I'm on my side
And I can see through you
Feed my brain with your so called standards
Who says that I ain't right
Break away from your common fashion
See through your blurry sight

Out for my own, out to be free
One with my mind, they just can't see
No need to hear things that they say
Life is for my own to live my own way

See them try to bring the hammer down
No damn chains can hold me to the ground

Life is for my own to live my own way
Life is for my own to live my own way
Life is for my own to live my own way
Life is for my own to live my own way
Life is for my own to live my own way




Life is for my own to live my own way
Life is for my own to live my own way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Metallica's song, Escape, are about an individual who feels trapped in a false world and is determined to escape it. The singer of the song taps into a sense of defiance and anger fueled by a desire to be truly free. The opening line, "feel no pain, but my life ain't easy" sets the tone for the song, as the singer is clearly dealing with a lot of internal turmoil. The second line, "I know I'm my best friend," suggests a sense of self-reliance that the singer will rely on as they navigate their way out of their current situation.


The chorus emphasizes the theme of freedom and independence, with lines like "out for my own" and "one with my mind." When the singer sings "life is for my own to live my own way," they are affirming their commitment to living life on their terms, free from the expectations and judgments of others. The verses, particularly the lines "rape my mind and destroy my feelings" and "feed my brain with your so-called standards," reflect a sense of frustration with societal norms and a desire to break free from them.


Overall, the lyrics to Escape are a powerful statement about the importance of self-determination and the need to break free from the chains of societal expectations. The song is a reminder that we all have the power to create our own lives and to chart our own paths.


Line by Line Meaning

Fell no pain, but my life ain't easy
Although I do not feel physical pain, my life is still quite difficult.


I know I'm my best friend
I am aware that I am the only one I can truly rely on.


No one cares, but I'm so much stronger
Even though it feels like nobody cares about me, I am still quite resilient.


I'll fight until the end
I will continue to struggle until I have achieved what I set out to do.


To escape from the true false world
My goal is to escape from a reality that is both real and false - a world that seems to contain both truth and lies.


Undamaged destiny
I wish to preserve my fate, my future, my destiny, so that it remains untouched by the twisted world I inhabit.


Can't get caught in the endless circle
I must not allow myself to be caught up in a never-ending cycle of pain and heartache.


Ring of stupidity
I see the circular pattern of foolish actions that surround me but do not wish to be a part of it.


Out for my own, out to be free
I am seeking independence, and will not be held back by anyone or anything else.


One with my mind, they just can't see
I am in control of my own thoughts and emotions, and others cannot fully understand or comprehend this.


No need to hear things that they say
I do not need to listen to the opinions of others, as I am capable of making my own decisions and living my own life.


Life is for my own to live my own way
I believe that my life is meant to be lived on my terms alone.


Rape my mind and destroy my feelings
I refuse to allow others to manipulate my thoughts or damage my emotional well-being.


Don't tell me what to do
I do not need anyone else to dictate my actions or decisions.


I don't care now, 'cause I'm on my side
I am not concerned with the opinions of others because I have my own beliefs and values.


And I can see through you
I am aware of the true motives of those around me, and am not so easily fooled by appearances.


Feed my brain with your so called standards
I will not allow myself to be influenced by societal norms or standards that I do not believe in or agree with.


Who says that I ain't right
I question the validity of the belief that I am 'wrong' simply because I do not conform to the expectations of others.


Break away from your common fashion
I wish to separate myself from the standard way of thinking or behaving that is commonplace in society.


See through your blurry sight
I can perceive the world more clearly than those who live by the rules and standards set by others.


See they try to bring the hammer down
There are those who wish to exert their power and control over me, and I must be aware of this in order to resist.


No damn chains can hold me to the ground
I am determined to escape the bonds that hold me back, and will not be subdued by anyone or anything else.


Life is for my own to live my own way
My life is mine to live as I choose, and I will not allow anyone else to dictate or control it.


Life is for my own to live my own way
I am the master of my own destiny, and will decide my own path in life.


Life is for my own to live my own way
My life belongs to me alone, to do with as I please.


Life is for my own to live my own way
I am free to live my life on my own terms, without interference or judgement from others.


Life is for my own to live my own way
I am free to pursue my own passions and dreams, without the need for approval from anyone else.


Life is for my own to live my own way
I am the only one who knows what is best for me, and will not let anyone else dictate my choices in life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett, Lars Ulrich

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