Hardwired
Metallica Lyrics


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In the name of desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Go

On the way to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct

Once upon a planet burning once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning all in vain

Do you feel that hope is fading? Do you comprehend?
Do you feel it terminating in the end?

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Hardwired to self-destruct

Self-destruct




Self-destruct
Self-destruct

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metallica's song Hardwired are an expression of the desolation and despair that plagues modern society. The lines, "In the name of desperation, In the name of wretched pain, In the name of all creation, Gone insane," speak to the overwhelming feelings of hopelessness that many people experience. The repetition of the phrases "we're so fucked" and "shit outta luck" further illustrate the somber mood of the piece. The chorus, "Hardwired to self-destruct," echoes the idea that the seeds of destruction have already been planted within us.


The second verse, "On the way to paranoia, On the crooked borderline, On the way to great destroyer, Doom design," paints a bleak picture of the future. It suggests that our self-destructive tendencies will lead to inevitable ruin. The middle section of the song, "Once upon a planet burning once upon a flame, Once upon a fear returning all in vain," is a poetic way of reminding us that even the most powerful entities can burn out and fade away. The final lines, "Do you feel that hope is fading? Do you comprehend? Do you feel it terminating in the end?," drive home the message that we need to take action before it's too late.


Overall, the lyrics to Hardwired explore the idea that we as a society are moving towards our own destruction. It urges us to be more conscious of our actions and take responsibility for the future before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

In the name of desperation
With no other options left, without hope and with great urgency


In the name of wretched pain
Referring to the great suffering and misery that is being experienced


In the name of all creation
In the context of everything that exists and has ever existed


Gone insane
Refers to the madness and utter chaos that is happening


We're so fucked
Things have gone terribly wrong and there's no way out


Shit outta luck
Refers to being completely unlucky or unfortunate


Hardwired to self-destruct
Everything has been preprogrammed or predetermined to end in destruction


Go
An exclamation urging something to happen


On the way to paranoia
Refers to the path leading to a state of extreme and irrational fear


On the crooked borderline
Referring to a point where good and bad are indistinguishable from one another


On the way to great destroyer
Referring to a path which leads to the end of all things and the annihilation of everything


Doom design
Suggests that the disaster or catastrophe that is occurring was expected or planned for


Once upon a planet burning once upon a flame
Describes a situation where a world that was once vibrant and lively has now been burnt and destroyed


Once upon a fear returning all in vain
Referring to an irrational fear that has come back even though it was previously resolved


Do you feel that hope is fading? Do you comprehend?
Implying that everything is falling apart and the person is asking if the listener understands the severity of the situation


Do you feel it terminating in the end?
Asking if the listener feels the world, or everything around them, will eventually come to a complete end


Self-destruct
A final statement that reinforces the idea of predetermined destruction




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich

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@emro6924

In the name of desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane
We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Go
On the way to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design
We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Once upon a planet burning once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning all in vain
Do you feel that hope is fading…



@n8ve232

Hardwired - Metallica

In the name desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct

On the to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct

Once upon a planet burning
Once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning
All in vain

Do you feel that hope is fading?
Do you comprehend?
Do you feel it terminating?
In the end

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Hardwired to self-destruct

Self-destruct
Self-destruct
Self-destruct

let's get like for Metallica and cliff burton
⬇️



@QuetzalUlisesOrion

In the name of desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane!

We're so fucked!
Shit out of luck!
Hardwired to self-destruct!

Go!

On the way to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design!

We're so fucked!
Shit out of luck!
Hardwired to self-destruct!

Once upon a planet burning
Once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning all in vain

Do you feel that hope is fading?
Do you comprehend?
Do you feel it terminating in the end?

We're so fucked!
Shit out of luck!
Hardwired to self-destruct!
Hardwired to self-destruct!

Self-destruct!



@small_fries7573

Young, middle aged, or the boomers. Death has no bias towards age. 😮 Everyone should think about where she/he goes after this life. 😅 Don't wait until the end comes, and death swoops down for you.

Have u ever thought about whether u go to heaven or hell after this life? Look at how many peeps die each day...but there's real hope...

There's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, & not to be disrespected anymore by anyone.

Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body. Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you without ranking/hierarchy. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life.

All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

God does like you. You have to reach out to Him by prayers 🙏 ❤️ ♥️. Let Him know your issues 🙏 He is listening to you.



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@mayrebap

Lyrics:

In the name of desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct

GO!

On the way to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct

Once upon a planet burning
Once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning
All in vain

Do you feel that hope is fading?
Do you comprehend?
Do you feel it terminating?
In the end

We're so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to self-destruct
Hardwired to self-destruct

Self-destruct
Self-destruct
Self-destruct



@small_fries7573

Life is unpredictable and fragile...it's ok to worry cuz as humans we don't live in a perfect, secured society.

Have u thought about whether u go 2 heaven or hell after this life? Cuz life is short & fragile. Look at how many peeps die each day...but there's hope...

Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore.

Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body. Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Imagine everyone will respect each other. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have such a perfect, eternal life.

All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!



All comments from YouTube:

@miracleofsound

Lars:
'So for this album I was thinking, um, I want the kick drum to move away from the plastic trashcan vibe and sound more like, aaahh, someone flicking a post-it note'
Producer: 'Fuck my life'
Edit: Damn, people sure are salty over a joke :D

@blindoffdrogen326

correction on the lars line
Lars: "So um, uh, I was thinking for this album, uhh, I want to move away from the um trashcan vibe I guess for a more of uh, flicking post it note kick drum."

@DavidWasTakn

Sad but true.

@gemarrs

More like "so ya man, i was thinking, i'll go away from the trashcan sound and to more of a sound of flicking a post it note on the kick drum, right? eh? check this shit out! check this shit out!

@miracleofsound

'The riff is a bit, how can I put this.... stock. So I tried to add some paper with the drums'

@JakeRBludclart

The kick drum version of the St. Anger snare

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@ghost_type_gaming670

It's already been 5 years since this album came out.

Time really flies...

@MMABembel

Wow it has been

@rtrt0789

Fucking covid man

@Fister_of_Muppets

Like a moth into flame

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