The Prince
Metallica [MuziKraft.com] Lyrics
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Such a lonely place, no golden mile
Eyes tell of morbid tales, of his black heart
His deeds through ages past, tell of his part
See his face, see his smile
Time to die
Yo-ooh, waoh, no
Angel from below, change my dreams
I want for glory's hour, for wealth's esteem
I wish to sell my soul, to be reborn
I wish for earthly riches, don't want no crown of thorns
See his face, see his smile
Time to die
Woah, oh, no
I was born a fool, don't want to stay that way
Devil take my soul, with diamonds you repay
I don't care for heaven, so don't you look for me to cry
And I will burn in hell, from the day I die
See his face, see his smile
Time to die
Woah, oh, no
"The Prince" is a song by Metallica that tells the tale of a man who desires worldly riches and glory. The first verse introduces us to the subject's loneliness, as he seeks to fill the void in his life with wealth and power. The second verse portrays him as a villainous character, with a black heart and a history of immoral deeds.
In the chorus, the singer sees through his facade and understands that it is time for him to meet his maker. The third verse is a confession of his own foolishness and desire for material possessions. The final verse shows him accepting his fate in hell and embracing it as the price he must pay for his sins.
The song can be interpreted as a warning against the perils of greed and the importance of striving for spiritual wealth over material wealth. The haunting melody and intense guitar riffs add to the overall ominous tone of the song and highlight the gravity of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I see his face, I see his smile
The singer has encountered an evil figure and can see his wicked pleasure at the singer's misfortune.
Such a lonely place, no golden mile
The situation is bleak, with no hope for improvement.
Eyes tell of morbid tales, of his black heart
The figure's eyes reveal the horrors of his past actions and the evil in his soul.
His deeds through ages past, tell of his part
The figure has a long history of causing harm and destruction.
Angel from below, change my dreams
The artist is tempted by the devil, represented as a false angel offering a deal.
I want for glory's hour, for wealth's esteem
The singer desires fame and material wealth.
I wish to sell my soul, to be reborn
The singer is willing to make a pact with the devil in order to gain power or fame.
I wish for earthly riches, don't want no crown of thorns
The artist desires worldly possessions rather than spiritual rewards.
I was born a fool, don't want to stay that way
The artist recognizes their past mistakes, but wants to change and improve their life.
Devil take my soul, with diamonds you repay
The artist is willing to give up their soul to the devil in exchange for riches.
I don't care for heaven, so don't you look for me to cry
The singer is not concerned with religious salvation, and will not beg for mercy.
And I will burn in hell, from the day I die
The artist knows that their pact with the devil will result in eternal damnation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON
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