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)
Motorbreath
Metallica Lyrics
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Once you have seen it you will never be the same
Life in the fast lane is just how it seems
Hard and it is heavy dirty and mean
Motorbreath its how I live my life
I can't take it any other way
Motorbreath the sign of living fast
Don't stop for nothing its full speed or nothing
I am taking down you know whatever is in my way
Getting your kicks as you are shooting the line
Sending the shivers up and down your spine
Motorbreath its how I live my life
I can't take it any other way
Motorbreath the sign of living fast
It is going to take your breath away
Those people who tell you not to take chances
They are all missing on what life is about
You only live once so take hold of the chance
Don't end up like others the same song and dance
Motorbreath its how I live my life
I can't take it any other way
Motorbreath the sign of living fast
It is going to take your breath away
The lyrics to Metallica's song Motorbreath express a relentless pursuit of living life at full speed, taking risks, and fully embracing the thrill of the unknown. The opening lines describe the unpredictability of life, how it can bring both joy and sorrow in equal measure. The singer then asserts that once you have experienced this, your perspective will be forever altered. Living in the fast lane is portrayed as a lifestyle choice, one that is gritty, raw and unapologetically unpolished.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the line 'Motorbreath, it's how I live my life', emphasizes that this way of living is a conscious choice made by the singer, one that they cannot give up. The lyrics suggest that taking risks and living fast is a sign of a fulfilled life, and is even stated as being capable of taking your breath away.
The final verse is a challenge to those who caution against taking risks, urging the listener to seize the moment and carpe diem - to avoid being just another face in the crowd. Ultimately, the theme of Motorbreath is that living life to the fullest means embracing adventure, taking risks and not living in fear of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Living and dying laughing and crying
Life is full of ups and downs, and that's just how it is.
Once you have seen it you will never be the same
Experiencing life at full throttle will forever change the way you see and do things.
Life in the fast lane is just how it seems
Living life at full speed is exactly what it appears to be.
Hard and it is heavy dirty and mean
Living fast is tough, intense, gritty, and ruthless.
Motorbreath its how I live my life
Living life at full speed and intensity is what defines me.
I can't take it any other way
There's no other way for me to live than with a constant push forward and at full speed.
Motorbreath the sign of living fast
Breathlessness and the constant desire for speed are the hallmarks of my life.
It is going to take your breath away
Living this way will leave you gasping for more.
Don't stop for nothing its full speed or nothing
There's no time to waste, it's all or nothing when it comes to living life at full throttle.
I am taking down you know whatever is in my way
No obstacle will stand in my way as I push forward with relentless speed.
Getting your kicks as you are shooting the line
Life is an adrenaline-fueled rush as I chase after my goals and dreams.
Sending the shivers up and down your spine
The thrill of living this way will leave you with goosebumps and chills.
Those people who tell you not to take chances
People who discourage risk-taking and daring feats are missing out on the essence of life.
They are all missing on what life is about
Playing it safe and avoiding risks means missing out on what makes life truly worth living.
You only live once so take hold of the chance
Life is short, so seize every opportunity to live it to the fullest.
Don't end up like others the same song and dance
Don't fall into the same routine and monotony that others do - dare to take risks and live fully.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD
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Nino Amora
on No Remorse
im a dieharn fan of metalica