Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, Master of Puppets (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, ...And Justice for All (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Award nomination. Its self-titled fifth album, Metallica (1991), was the band's first not to root predominantly in thrash metal; it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Death Magnetic (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. This was followed by the band's 10th studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), with its 11th album, 72 Seasons, releasing in 2023.
In 2000, Metallica led the case against the peer-to-peer file sharing service Napster, in which the band and several other artists filed lawsuits against the service for sharing their copyright-protected material without consent, eventually reaching a settlement. Metallica was the subject of the acclaimed 2004 documentary film Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, which documented the troubled production of the band's eighth album, St. Anger (2003), and the internal struggles within the band at the time. In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band co-wrote the screenplay for and starred alongside Dane DeHaan in the 2013 concert film Metallica: Through the Never, in which the band performed live against a fictional thriller storyline.
Metallica has released 10 studio albums, four live albums (including two performances with the San Francisco Symphony), 12 video albums, a cover album, two extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. The band has won nine Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, and its last six studio albums (beginning with Metallica) have consecutively debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Metallica ranks as one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold over 125 million albums worldwide as of 2018. Metallica has been listed as one of the greatest artists of all time by magazines such as Rolling Stone, which ranked the band No. 61 on its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. As of 2017, Metallica is the third-best-selling music artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991, selling a total of 58 million albums in the United States.
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Studio albums
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)
Metallica (1991)
Load (1996)
Reload (1997)
St. Anger (2003)
Death Magnetic (2008)
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
72 Seasons (2023)
Helpless
Metallica Lyrics
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See the dreams, I hope they last, never fade away
Gotta see the lights above, make it last tonight
I can see the thunder roar, gon' treat you right
See the flashing lights, hear the thunder roar
I am gonna set you all alight
Gotta make it man
Gotta fill this hall tonight
Helpless yeah
At first glance, Metallica's "Helpless" may seem like a simple song about wanting to see someone dance and hear the roar of the crowd. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics reveal a deeper sense of desperation and even some malevolent intentions. The singer wants to see the person move quickly and hopes their dreams will never fade away, yet there's a sense of possession - "gon' treat you right" - which doesn't sit well with the listener. When the singer talks about "setting you all alight" and "filling this hall tonight," it's as if they're trying to control the person and the environment around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta see you moving fast, see you come my way
I eagerly anticipate your arrival and wish to witness your swift movements as you approach me.
See the dreams, I hope they last, never fade away
I desire to behold our shared visions and aspirations, and wish for them to persist with unwavering strength.
Gotta see the lights above, make it last tonight
I must witness the illumination radiating from above and endeavor to savor every moment of this evening.
I can see the thunder roar, gon' treat you right
I visualize the chaos and power of the thunder as I vow to treat you with proper admiration and care.
See the flashing lights, hear the thunder roar
Marvel at the captivating visual display and feel the intimidating force of nature's thunderous rumble.
I am gonna set you all alight
I shall ignite and enliven this entire audience with my musical performance.
Gotta make it man
I absolutely must deliver an exceptional show tonight.
I ain't got a choice
There is no alternative, I must give it my all and leave everything on the stage.
Gotta fill this hall tonight
It is my responsibility to energize and captivate every single person present in this venue.
Helpless yeah
Despite feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable, I am determined to give my all and succeed in entertaining this crowd.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CLINTON BLAIR HARRIS, JASON MARK M KERRISON, MATTHEW DEAN TREACY, ROBERT KENNETH A KENNEDY
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Nino Amora
on No Remorse
im a dieharn fan of metalica