Harvester Of Sorrow
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Well you all came to the right place.
Now we're doing some shit uh, from the And Justice For All album
And I know you guys are ready to sing loud as a mother fuck
So uh, no worries here
You're going to put your eyeballs on Jason,
Cause he's going to show you what the fuck to do here.
My life suffocates
Planting seeds of hate
I've loved, turned to hate
Trapped far beyond my fate
I give
You take
This life that I forsake
Been cheated of my youth
You turned this lie to truth
Anger
Misery
You'll suffer unto me
Harvester of sorrow
Language of the mad
Harvester of sorrow
Come on man, get it. Whoa!
Pure black looking clear
My work is done soon here
Try getting back to me
Get back which used to be
Drink up
Shoot in
Let the beatings begin
Distributor of pain
Your loss becomes my gain
Anger
Misery
You'll suffer unto me
Harvester of sorrow
Language of the mad
Harvester of sorrow
All have said their prayers
Invade their nightmares
See into my eyes
You'll find where murder lies
Infanticide
Harvester of sorrow
Language of the mad
Harvester of sorrow
Language of the mad
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
Harvester of sorrow
The lyrics of Metallica's song "Harvester of Sorrow" depict a story of a person whose life has been taken over by anger and misery. The singer feels suffocated and trapped in a life of hate, and has been cheated of their youth. The song talks about how this person has become the "harvester of sorrow" and is inflicting pain on others, turning their losses into gains. The language of the mad is what the person speaks, and they are in control of those who suffer. The final lines indicate that this person is capable of murder, as they invade people's nightmares and the truth of their dark nature can be seen in their eyes.
The song is written in the typical angsty style of Metallica, with aggressive riffs and a heavy bass line. The lyrics are dark and grim, reflecting the emotions that the singer feels. The song explores themes such as anger, revenge, fear and loss, which are all common topics in heavy metal music. It is believed that the song was inspired by the horror movie "Children of the Corn", as the lyrics are similar to the plot of the movie.
Line by Line Meaning
My life suffocates
I feel stifled and suffocated by the hardships and negativity in my life.
Planting seeds of hate
The negativity and pain I experience is only causing me to feel more anger and hostility.
I've loved, turned to hate
Even things I used to love have become sources of pain and anger for me.
Trapped far beyond my fate
I feel stuck in a miserable existence with no way out or hope for the future.
I give
I have sacrificed and given up so much in my life, but it hasn't helped me escape my pain.
You take
Everyone around me seems to take advantage of me and my struggles.
This life that I forsake
I feel like I've already given up on my life and any chance of happiness.
Been cheated of my youth
I feel like I've lost out on the carefree, joyful experiences of youth due to my struggles.
You turned this lie to truth
Things that were once lies or illusions have become harsh realities for me, adding to my pain.
Anger
I feel consumed by rage and frustration towards my life and those around me.
Misery
My existence is filled with pain, sorrow, and despair.
You'll suffer unto me
Those who have wronged me or taken advantage of me will eventually face suffering and punishment.
Harvester of sorrow
I am a bringer of pain and misery, both to myself and to those around me.
Language of the mad
My anger and pain have caused me to speak and act in irrational, unhinged ways.
Pure black looking clear
The future seems dark, hopeless, and without clarity.
My work is done soon here
I have nothing left to live for and feel that my death is imminent.
Try getting back to me
Those who have wronged me will eventually face retribution and punishment.
Get back which used to be
I long for a time when my life was better and more hopeful.
Drink up
I turn to drinking and other vices to numb my pain and forget my troubles.
Shoot in
I am so desperate to escape my pain that I turn to drugs or other harmful coping mechanisms.
Let the beatings begin
I am filled with so much rage and anger that I long to hurt and punish others.
Distributor of pain
I see myself as an agent of pain and punishment in the world.
Your loss becomes my gain
The pain and suffering of others somehow benefits me in some twisted way.
All have said their prayers
Those who have wronged me are now praying for forgiveness or mercy.
Invade their nightmares
I am a source of terror and fear for those who have wronged me.
See into my eyes
If you look into my eyes, you'll see the darkness, pain, and anger lurking within me.
You'll find where murder lies
My anger and pain are so intense that murder or violence seem like real possibilities.
Infanticide
The most horrific and unthinkable acts of violence and destruction are within my realm of possibility.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH
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