Breadfan
Metallica [MuziKraft.com] Lyrics
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Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your vault
Never, never gonna lose it
Breadfan
Take it all away
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Loser
Give it all away
Never stay with the winner
With the man
With all the filthy money
Come on
Keep it on the side
With a ride
On a record on the top
If you're gonna be a bad boy
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Breadfan
Open up your mind
Open up your purse
Open up your bones
Never, never gonna lose it
Breadfan
Take it all away
Never give an inch
Gotta make a mint
Gotta make me a million
Breadfan
You got it wrong
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
In the end who's a fool
Seagull
Give it all away
Stay a bird
Stay a man
Stay a ghost
Stay what you wanna be
Mommy, where's Fluffy?
The song "Breadfan" by Metallica discusses the concept of greed and the lengths people will go to in order to become rich and powerful. The lyrics "Open up your mind, Open up your purse, Open up your vault" suggest that the singer is encouraging others to think big and pursue their dreams, even if it means putting material possessions ahead of friendships and other important relationships. The line "Never, never gonna lose it" reinforces this idea of striving for success and never giving up.
The chorus of the song repeats the title, "Breadfan," which is actually a reference to the original version of the song, written by the band Budgie. The word "Breadfan" is meant to represent a person who is greedy or obsessed with money. The lyrics "Gotta make a mint, Gotta make me a million" further emphasize this idea of pursuing wealth at all costs, even if it means sacrificing other things in life.
The song also mentions a seagull, which represents the idea of freedom and being able to live life on one's own terms. The line "Stay a bird, Stay a man, Stay a ghost" suggests that the singer wants to be able to maintain a sense of identity and individuality, even while pursuing material success. The line "Never stay with the winner, With the man, With all the filthy money" reinforces the idea that true freedom and independence come from pursuing personal values and goals, rather than simply following the easy path to wealth and power.
Overall, "Breadfan" is a commentary on the pitfalls of greed and the importance of maintaining a sense of self and individuality in the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your mind
Be open to new ideas and perspectives
Open up your purse
Be willing to spend money or invest in something
Open up your vault
Be willing to take risks and expose your vulnerabilities
Never, never gonna lose it
Determined to succeed and never give up
Take it all away
Take everything you can get, seize opportunities
Never give an inch
Be stubborn and never back down
Gotta make a mint
Need to make a lot of money
Gotta make me a million
Need to become a millionaire
You got it wrong
You have misunderstood the situation
Some long time friend's gonna lose it
Someone you have known for a long time will fail
In the end who's a fool
It is unclear who will be seen as foolish in the end
Give it all away
Be generous and share what you have with others
Stay a bird
Remain free and independent like a bird
Stay a man
Continue to be strong and confident like a man
Stay a ghost
Disappear and leave no trace, be mysterious
Stay what you wanna be
Be true to yourself and follow your dreams
Never stay with the winner
Don't always follow those who are successful, sometimes take your own path
With the man
Don't become part of the establishment or conform to societal norms
With all the filthy money
Don't let greed or the pursuit of money corrupt you
Keep it on the side
Don't make your pursuit of success and money your entire life, have other interests and priorities
With a ride
Enjoy the journey and the experiences, not just the end goal
On a record on the top
Achieve success and be at the top of your industry or field
If you're gonna be a bad boy
If you're going to be a rebel or go against societal norms, do it on your own terms
Open up your bones
Be willing to expose your innermost self and be vulnerable
Mommy, where's Fluffy?
This line is not related to the rest of the song and is likely a reference to something else
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