The song was famously covered by Metallica and released as a B-side to the "Sad But True" single and later included on the Garage Inc. album; it is also a bonus track on the Asian version of the Black Album. "So What?" would go on to become an in-concert standard for the band. James Hetfield, lead singer of Metallica, blew out his voice box while performing the song live in 1992.
So What
Metallica Lyrics
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Well, I've been to Hastings and I've been to Brighton
I've been to Eastbourne too
So what, so what
And I've been here, I've been there
I've been every f***ing where
So what, so what
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
Well, I've f***ed the queen, I've f***ed Bach
I've even sucked an old man's c***
So what, so what
And I've f***ed a sheep, I've f***ed a goat
I rammed my c*** right down its throat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little f***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
And I've drunk that, I've drunk this
I've spewed up on a pint of piss
So what, so what
I've had scank, I've had speed
I've jacked up until I bleed
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little c***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
A-hahaha!
Yeah!
I've had crabs, I've had lice
I've had the clap and that ain't nice
So what, so what
I've f***ed this, I've f***ed that
I've even f***ed a school girl's twat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little f***
Well, who cares, who cares what you do
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you
So f***ing what!
Yeah
The lyrics to Metallica's song "So What" are well-known for their profanity, sexual content, and overall controversial nature. The song is essentially an anthem for rebellion, with its repetitive chorus of "so what, who cares" serving as a powerful message to anyone who dares to judge or criticize the singer for their actions. The verses describe a number of shocking and morally questionable activities that the singer has supposedly engaged in, including having sex with the Queen of England, performing oral sex on an old man, and having sex with animals. The singer also boasts about their drug use and sexual promiscuity, making it clear that they do not care what anyone else thinks of them.
At its core, "So What" is a song about challenging societal norms and rejecting the expectations that others place on us. The singer is proud of their unique experiences and does not apologize for any of their actions, even if they are considered taboo or immoral. By using shock value and vulgarity, Metallica is able to convey a powerful message about the importance of individuality and freedom of expression.
Despite its controversial subject matter, "So What" has become one of Metallica's most popular songs and is often played at their concerts. The band has never shied away from controversial topics, and "So What" is just one example of their willingness to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in mainstream music.
Line by Line Meaning
So f***ing what!
I don't care, why should anyone else care?
Well, I've been to Hastings and I've been to Brighton / I've been to Eastbourne too / So what, so what / And I've been here, I've been there / I've been every f***ing where / So what, so what / So what, so what, you boring little c***
I've traveled all around, seen it all, and done it all. You're not impressive, you boring little person.
Well, who cares, who cares what you do / Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
No one cares about you or what you do. You're nothing special.
Well, I've f***ed the queen, I've f***ed Bach / I've even sucked an old man's c*** / So what, so what / And I've f***ed a sheep, I've f***ed a goat / I rammed my c*** right down its throat / So what, so what / So what, so what, you boring little f***
I've done some outrageous things, but it doesn't matter because you're still boring and unimportant.
And I've drunk that, I've drunk this / I've spewed up on a pint of piss / So what, so what / I've had scank, I've had speed / I've jacked up until I bleed / So what, so what / So what, so what, you boring little c***
I've had my fair share of drugs and alcohol, and even though it's gross, it's not as unimpressive as you are.
I've had crabs, I've had lice / I've had the clap and that ain't nice / So what, so what / I've f***ed this, I've f***ed that / I've even f***ed a school girl's twat / So what, so what / So what, so what, you boring little f***
I've had some disgusting experiences, but at least I have experiences. You're still just a boring little person.
So f***ing what! Yeah
I still don't care and no one else should either.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Exall, Clive Blake, Nick Culmer
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Nino Amora
on No Remorse
im a dieharn fan of metalica