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Holier Than Thou
Metallica Lyrics


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No more the craps rolls out your mouth again
Haven't changed, your brain is still gelatin
Little whispers circle around your head
Why don't you worry about yourself instead
Who are you where ya been where ya from?
Gossip is burning on the tip of your tongue
You lie so much you believe yourself
Judge not lest ye be judged yourself

Holier than thou
You are
Holier than thou
You are
You know not
Before you judge me take a look at you
Can't you find something better to do
Point the finger, slow to understand
Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand
It's not who you are it's who you know
Others lives are the basis of your own
Burn your bridges build them back with wealth
Judge not lest ye be judged yourself

Holier than thou
You are
Holier than thou
You are
You know not

Yeah who that hell are you?

Holier than thou
You are
Holier than thou
You are
You know not

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metallica's song Holier Than Thou call out people who are quick to judge others while being blind to their own faults. The first verse begins by pointing out how easy it is for the subject of the song to engage in gossip and spread rumors about others. The lyrics suggest that this person has not changed and is still mentally weak and unable to think for themselves. The second verse continues the theme of judgment, with the lyrics warning people to focus on their own problems instead of looking for fault in others. The chorus reinforces the notion that the person being addressed is "holier than thou" and highlights their arrogance, ignorance, and tendency to judge others.


Overall, the song Holier Than Thou is a critique of those who engage in finger-pointing and gossip, while ignoring their own faults. Metallica challenges listeners to examine their own behavior and refrain from being hypocritical in their judgments of others.


Line by Line Meaning

No more the craps rolls out your mouth again
Stop saying foolish things.


Haven't changed, your brain is still gelatin
You're still stupid.


Little whispers circle around your head
Gossip is consuming your thoughts.


Why don't you worry about yourself instead
Mind your own business instead of gossiping.


Who are you where ya been where ya from?
Who are you to judge me without knowing anything about me?


Gossip is burning on the tip of your tongue
You really want to spread rumors about others.


You lie so much you believe yourself
You're a compulsive liar and now you're convinced of your own lies.


Judge not lest ye be judged yourself
Don't criticize others without expecting the same treatment.


Holier than thou
You think you're better than everyone else.


You are
And you're not even close.


You know not
You're completely clueless.


Before you judge me take a look at you
Reflect on yourself before criticizing me.


Can't you find something better to do
Stop wasting your time finding flaws in others.


Point the finger, slow to understand
You're quick to blame someone else but slow to see your own faults.


Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand
Your confidence is unfounded and based on ignorance.


It's not who you are it's who you know
Your life is only defined by those you're associated with, not who you truly are.


Others lives are the basis of your own
You live vicariously through others because you don't have anything interesting in your own life.


Burn your bridges build them back with wealth
You destroy your relationships and buy your way back in with money.


Yeah who that hell are you?
Who do you think you are to act superior to me?




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

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