Hardwired
Metallica Lyrics
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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
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…
@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.
@CATSPEP
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@simuma9
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
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
@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
@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
@TheLaneyzf
i just heard this last weekend ... fuckin love it
@Fister_of_Muppets
@@TheLaneyzf It's heavy, fast, thrashy... lyrics are a bit simple, but it's like a sore peter, it's hard to beat.
@erdemece
I wasn't expecting a good album but this album is great. I wasn't expecting another epic metal song from them but they delivered again. "spit out the bone". They already contributed so much to the metal music. They are over 50 years old and they still creating. I have no problem with load and reload. they are great albums. I just enjoy their songs and shows.. It doesn't matter if they changed their style or have short hairs. it's irrelevant. I am just grateful I happened to love Metallica and metal music. They have a big part of my life and my taste of music. I love them for it.
@pinkherbivore
Amen
@pellaria8012
yep, this probably is their last album
@gro_skunk
+Liberhet ' last album? they could keep going for another 10 years at least.
Lemmy kept going well into his 70s