1. The slow introduction: it symbolizes the feeling of aggression and loss that the band suffers due to their loss. 2. Solo #1: represents the whole feeling of anger of Kirk Hammett. 3. The interlude (slow part of the intro): it represents the acceptance of the loss of the 3 remaining members, and the going forward in their honor. 4. Solo # 2: represents how deeply the death of Cliff Burton has affected them. 5. On the return of the heavy part, they pay tribute to Cliff by reading the poem, his last composition, and continue with the tribute doing just what Cliff would have expected of them, to move forward with the music. 6. Upon reaching the end, the song returns to the classic style of the introduction, symbolizing the memory of Cliff, which will never end. The final riff is suddenly interrupted, symbolizing the end of Cliff's life, cut short by death at such a young age. P.S. thanks to the autor of this comment
I can't imagine how much guilt Kirk felt and probably still feels about Cliff's death. The fact that he thought at that time he was supposed to be the one on that seat instead of Cliff...
That tombstone is at the crashsite in Sweden where Cliff died after their tourbus went off the road. Fans got together and paid for a memorial place in his honor. It is a beautiful stone.
The spoken word portion is taken from a poem by Paul Gerhardt with the final line added from something Burton wrote, "All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home?" the last part is also on his grave (edit: headstone shown in the picture in this video which I believe is NOT from his actual grave). The song ends abruptly & cuts right into the next track, "Dyers Eve" which is probably the most insane thing Metallica has ever written.
That’s very informative I never knew that about his gravestone and the poem, listening on cd in my car every day it never fails when that lovely acoustic tune transition into Dyers Eve! 🤘🏼Damaged justice🤘🏼
I just wish they didn't turn down the bass on it. Jason isn't a bad bassist, sure he's not god tier like Cliff but he's up there. Should have given him more on the song maybe to play out Cliff respectfully.
@@UltraViolent21 When Cliff died Metallica died, but somehow Metallica's soul seemed to live on through Jason. (If that makes sense? ) Jason has always kept that raw energy Metallica was known for whilst the whole band technically commercialized itself and also in the way they performed live. Jason was always giving 200%, while you can often hear Kirk and Lars fuck up their parts. I think the only thing for James that went backwards is his lyricism, because his voice and shred accuracy have not waned in the slightest.
That random cut off is right at the beginning of Dyers Eve. You ears must be prepared for the start of that song. It will push you back and that song will never let you recover.
The beautiful interlude solo is done by James Hetfield. And it's one of my fav from him. You call really feel the emotions in it. I almost cried when I've heard this solo for the 1st time.
So much respect with minimal words…love that song, by the it go straight to Dyers eve which is a great transition , and yes his life ended just like the song did.
As a tie in to this, You two need to react to the making of "Carl", the guitar made in honor of Cliff and the Garage, if you can pull it from Metallica's YT channel without getting hit with any copyright strike. The meaning of and behind that guitar will make you cry. I know it did for me.
Guys it’s simple, the solo that sounds melodic and is actually in tune is played by james, the sloppy out of tune playing that hurts your ears is played by kirk
