So What
Metallica (Backing Track) Lyrics

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(Originally recorded by The Anti-Nowhere League)

So fucking what!

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 fucking where
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little cunt

Well, who cares, who cares what you do
Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you

Well, I've fucked the queen, I've fucked Bach
I've even sucked an old man's cock
So what, so what
And I've fucked a sheep, I've fucked a goat
I rammed my cock right down its throat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little fuck

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 cunt

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 fucked this, I've fucked that
I've even fucked a school girl's twat
So what, so what
So what, so what, you boring little fuck

Well, who cares, who cares what you do
And, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you, you

So fucking what!
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Metallica’s song So What? are a clear example of shock value in music. The song’s crude lyrics can be considered blasphemous and offensive, making it unpopular among many music enthusiasts. Despite the obvious vulgarity and explicit nature of the lyrics, the song can be interpreted to be a mockery of society’s double standards and hypocrisy. By flaunting outlandish and taboo experiences, the song reflects the artist's frustration with society's perceptions of morality and decency.

The song’s lyrics begin with the singer, who is comfortable with his identity and experiences, listing the places he has been to and the things he has done. He then dismisses the judgment of society by repeatedly saying 'So What?' at the end of each stanza, emphasizing the irrelevance of people's opinions about his behavior. The lyrics also touch on themes of sexual exploration, substance abuse, and sexual abuse, which, when viewed in the context of the society, can be seen as a defiant statement against standards of morality and social acceptability.

Overall, the song So What? can be interpreted as a statement of rebellion against societal norms and double standards. The crass and offensive lyrics may detour listeners from understanding the deeper message the artist is trying to convey, but it's clear Metallica does not want to adhere to conventional mainstream standards.

Line by Line Meaning

So fucking what!
I don't give a damn.

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 fucking where So what, so what So what, so what, you boring little cunt
I've been to various places, and it doesn't matter. Don't act like it's a big deal because it's not.

Well, who cares, who cares what you do Yeah, who cares, who cares about you, you, you, you, you
Nobody cares what you do or who you are. You're nothing special.

Well, I've fucked the queen, I've fucked Bach I've even sucked an old man's cock So what, so what And I've fucked a sheep, I've fucked a goat I rammed my cock right down its throat So what, so what So what, so what, you boring little fuck
I've done some disturbing things, but it doesn't matter. You can judge me all you want, but I don't care.

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 cunt
I've consumed some disgusting things and done drugs, but that doesn't define me. You can call me names, but it doesn't bother me.

I've had crabs, I've had lice I've had the clap and that ain't nice So what, so what I've fucked this, I've fucked that I've even fucked a school girl's twat So what, so what So what, so what, you boring little fuck
I've had some unpleasant sexual experiences, but it doesn't matter. You can judge me all you want, but I'm not ashamed of my past.

So fucking what! Yeah
I don't care what you think. So what if I've done some questionable things? It doesn't matter.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK CULMER, CHRIS EXALL, CLIVE BLAKE

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