It's Electric
Metallica Lyrics

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I'm gonna be a rock and roll star
Gotta groove from night to day
Gotta blow my honey jar
Gonna blow my blues away
I'm gonna make a stand
Gonna make a million
Gonna make it with you
I'm gonna be wild my friend

I gotta push it through
Oh, yeah!

It's electric
It's electric
Yeah, It's electric, yeah
It's electric, whoa yeah!

I stop on red but I leave on amber
Danger paves my way
I'm gonna make it my friend
Gonna make it today
Gonna get this dust from my heels
Down the highway I go
Gonna get the stars from my brow
Make it in a rock and roll show
Oh yeah

Yeah, it's electric
It's electric
Yo! it's electric, yeah
It's electric
Whoa

I stop on red but I leave on amber
Danger paves my way
I'm gonna make it my friend
Gonna make it today
Gonna get this dust from my heels
Down the highway I go
Gonna get the stars from my brow
Make it in a rock and roll show
Oh

It's electric, yeah
It's electric
Yeah, it's electric, yeah
It's electric
Yeah, it's electric

It's electric
Yo, Whoa, Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metallica's "It's Electric" seem to speak to the desire to become a rock and roll star. The song talks about the need to have a groove, to blow away the blues, and to make a million while making the stand with the person they believe in. The writer references pushing through and becoming wild, which implies that being a rocker means going against the norm and doing something risky. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's Electric" several times, which could be interpreted as the energy that one feels when they are performing or listening to rock and roll music.

Additionally, the end of the song speaks about getting the dust from their heels and stars from their brow as they make their way down the highway towards their rock and roll show. This imagery paints the picture of the band on the path to success, leaving their past behind as they move forward to live their dreams. The lyrics also mention stopping on red but leaving on amber, signifying the need to take risks and seize opportunities, even if they present themselves in unexpected ways.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna be a rock and roll star
I aspire to be a famous rock and roll musician

Gotta groove from night to day
I need to constantly play and perform music, no matter the time of day

Gotta blow my honey jar
I need to blow my harmonica to help express my emotions

Gonna blow my blues away
I will use music to help myself cope with sadness and depression

I'm gonna make a stand
I'm going to stand up for what I believe in and make a name for myself in the music industry

Gonna make a million
I hope to become successful and wealthy through my music career

Gonna make it with you
I plan to achieve my dreams with the help and support of others, such as fans and loved ones

I'm gonna be wild my friend
I'm going to live life recklessly and unconventionally, both on and off stage

I gotta push it through
I need to work hard and persevere through any obstacles in order to achieve my goals

Oh, yeah!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for my life goals

It's electric
The energy and excitement of the music is palpable

I stop on red but I leave on amber
I don't wait around for opportunities to come to me, I take advantage of any chance that arises

Danger paves my way
I live life on the edge and take risks in order to achieve my dreams

Gonna get this dust from my heels
I'm leaving behind a dull and boring life, and moving forward to new and exciting things

Down the highway I go
I'm traveling down the path of my music career, ready for adventure and success

Gonna get the stars from my brow
I will achieve greatness and become a star in my own right

Make it in a rock and roll show
I will perform on stage as a rock and roll musician, entertaining crowds and making a name for myself

Yeah, it's electric
Reinforcing the intense energy of the music

Yo!
An exclamation to express excitement or enthusiasm

Whoa
An expression of awe or surprise

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN ANDREW TATLER, SEAN LYNDON HARRIS

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