Hate Train
Metallica Lyrics

Hate is a train
Hate, like a train, is an unstoppable force that runs through one's mind.

That thunders aimless through my head
It is an aimless and chaotic force that creates noise and confusion in the singer's mind.

And hate is the fame
Hate becomes the singer's obsession, just like fame can consume a person's life.

Chained to the wheel until I’m dead
The artist feels as if they are trapped by their hatred, unable to escape it, and ultimately, it will be with them until they die.

Rage is a flame
Rage is like a burning fire that spreads and intensifies quickly.

Creates a touch to boil the seas
This raging fire can create waves of destruction and chaos, much like boiling seas that cannot be tamed.

And rage is to blame
The singer recognizes that their rage has caused pain and suffering to themselves and others.

Forever sorry I shall be
The artist acknowledges that they will always carry the guilt of their actions caused by their rage.

And from a darkness I descend
The artist feels as if they are falling deeper into darkness, consumed by their emotions.

Clenching a torch of sweet revenge
They are holding onto the desire for revenge, which is like a burning torch that provides them with the only source of light and guidance.

You took away tomorrow, still I stand
Despite the pain and loss caused by someone else, the singer remains standing and refuses to give up

I ride into the sorrow, still I stand
They continue on a path that leads them towards suffering but remain resilient and persistent.

Straight down into the sorrow, but still I stand
The singer is aware that their path is leading them towards sorrow, but they choose to continue despite it.

Wrath is the name
Wrath, another word for anger and hatred, is the only identity the singer feels.

Branding suffer onto you
They project their own suffering onto someone else, seeking to make them feel the pain that they feel.

And wrath takes the shame
Their anger and hatred take control, leading them to regrettable actions that further heighten their sense of shame.

And holds me down until its through
Their anger and hatred feel like a weight that prevents them from moving forward until they have completed their revenge.

A beast awakened by your call
The singer feels as if someone else has triggered the beast of their hatred.

A beast that never slows at all
This beast is an unstoppable force, with their anger and hatred growing by the minute.

Burst into flame, the bitter end
Their emotions, fueled by anger and hatred, reach their peak, bringing about a fiery and bitter end.

And shake the gates of hell again
Their hatred becomes so intense that it feels as if they are trying to break down the gates of hell.

You left me here with sorrow, still I stand
Despite feeling abandoned and alone, the artist remains standing and holds onto the hope for a better future.