Harvester of Sorrow is a about a drunken father who comes home and tortures and kills his family.
Harvester Of Sorrow
Metallica Lyrics
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Planting seeds of hate
I've loved, turned to hate
Trapped far beyond my fate
I give
You take
This life that I forsake
Been cheated of my youth
Anger
Misery
You'll suffer unto me
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
Harvester of sorrow
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Pure black looking clear
My work is done soon here
Try getting back to me
Get back which used to be
Drink up
Shoot in
Let the beatings begin
Distributor of pain
Your loss becomes my gain
Anger
Misery
You'll suffer unto me
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
Harvester of sorrow
All have said their prayers
Invade their nightmares
To see into my eyes
You'll find where murder lies
Infanticide
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
In the song Harvester of Sorrow by Metallica, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who has been betrayed and cheated out of their youth, and is now trapped in a suffocating life. The singer of the song has turned to hate as a result of their circumstances, and they embrace their role as a "Harvester of Sorrow," seeking revenge on those who have wronged them. The lyrics suggest that this person is not just seeking retribution, but also gaining pleasure from causing pain to others.
The repeated reference to "language of the mad" further emphasizes the idea that the Harvester of Sorrow has become consumed by their anger and bitterness, and may even have descended into madness. The use of the phrase "infanticide" adds to the song's dark and disturbing nature, hinting at a willingness to commit unspeakable acts of violence.
Overall, Harvester of Sorrow is a chilling exploration of what can happen when someone becomes consumed by their negative emotions and seeks to inflict pain on others. It is a reminder of how important it is to learn how to manage our feelings in a healthy way, lest we become like the Harvester of Sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
My life suffocates
My existence feels like a choking paralysis
Planting seeds of hate
I have been growing hatred inside me
I've loved, turned to hate
My love for someone has been transformed into hatred
Trapped far beyond my fate
I am caught in an endless cycle of destiny
I give
I offer
You take
However, you only take and offer nothing in return
This life that I forsake
I abandon this life
Been cheated of my youth
My youthfulness has been robbed from me
You turned this lie to truth
You converted this dishonesty into reality
Anger
A feeling of extreme hostility
Misery
A state of great suffering
You'll suffer unto me
And my vengeance will bring further suffering upon you
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish (in the language of the insane)
Pure black looking clear
The darkness within me appears crystal clear
My work is done soon here
I will soon complete my mission
Try getting back to me
Attempt to retaliate if you must
Get back which used to be
But you will never be able to regain what was once yours
Drink up
Take in
Shoot in
Ingest
Let the beatings begin
Let the physical and emotional abuse commence
Distributor of pain
I am the supplier of agony
Your loss becomes my gain
Your defeat or tragedy benefits me
All have said their prayers
All have prayed to their god for mercy
Invade their nightmares
But I aggravate and worsen their nightmares
To see into my eyes
If you gaze into my eyes
You'll find where murder lies
You'll discern the inclination to commit murder within me
Infanticide
I harbor the desire to murder children
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish (in the language of the insane)
Harvester of sorrow (language of the mad)
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish (in the language of the insane)
Harvester of sorrow
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish
Harvester of sorrow
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish
Harvester of sorrow
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish
Harvester of sorrow
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish
Harvester of sorrow
I am the force that reaps and collects all the pain and anguish
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
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