I have 2 suggestion, if we are gonna do some Metallica Stuff. I could suggest a lot, but these 2 songs I think you would like. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wsrvmNtWU4E.html "Whiskey in the jar" you watched another band do that a few months back, this is Metallica's cover of that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0obBdrfUMzU.html "Master Of Puppets" I had an Old Friend that I dont see any more tell me one time "this song is about being addicted to Cocaine" But I feel it can be a much Broader Reference to overall Addictions.
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
James Hetfield was asked a few years ago in an interview if there was a song that he was most proud of writing, and without hesitation, he said, "The Unforgiven".
Is it autobiographical? I know he had a pretty fucked up childhood, maybe something about his parents being mad religious types? Or am I making shit up?!
Meaning of the lyrics: Just for a bit of background. James grew-up in a Christian Scientist family. His Dad left the family when he was 13 or 14 and never came back. And part of the reason why was his Mom's devotion to Christian Science. And the cornerstone of that religion is they heal through prayer only...and his Mom got breast cancer when he was 16 and never was treated by a Doctor. From ages 16 - 17 James watched his Mom basically rot away. And even though James's Dad was still alive, he never even came back and was adopted by his sister as a 17 year old minor. His Dad came back after he became famous.
I understand you, and I enjoy a lot this voice, BUTTTTT..... I prefer his voice in Kill'em All album. It was his better voice, in Thrash songs, aggressive, etc... his better register.
The scene where they pissed him off on film to finalize the solo was epic. He was ready to stab Bob Rock but channeled his anger to the new and final solo design. Link below.
It's hard to say something like "this is one of Metallica's best songs" when they have so many amazing songs, but...this is one of Metallica's best songs.
I remember a friend playing "Ride the Lightning" one Friday night while we drove around looking for something to do, but when they released "Master of Puppets" I officially became a fan of the band.
This is Metallica’s heaviest song to me. It is the most personal. “What I’ve felt, what I’ve known, never shined through in what I’ve shown.” Just think about that line and how tragic it is.
When I saw it was you and the song was Unforgiven I couldn't click fast enough! I knew you would appreciate and love it! I was surprised you'd never heard it. It was all over the radio back in the early 90's. This is off of their very successful and commercial "Black album". I'm guessing you were too young and since haven't really listened to much of a Metallica based radio station, lol! So glad you appreciated it. It's very personal to James. It sounds so good cause they had the famous producer Bob Rock produce it and he wanted it perfect. Him and all the band members fought and fought making this album. Tempers were high and tension was everywhere. Bob said James worked very hard on his vocals to sound good and it shows. Here on RU-vid you can watch "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica ". Its all about making the Black Album and all the struggles as well as the highs from accomplishment. Once again, so glad you liked it!! I knew you would!!
It took Bob Rock being a real dick to him and challenging him to get a great solo out of him that had arena rock quality to it. Even though I'm not a big fan of Kirk's solos or tone, this is one of the few solos I like that he did.
yeah it's pretty epic, the thing that always gets me about their solos and various guitar licks is that they all have a place of belonging within the song, they're not just random guitar solos just thrown in because they sound cool.
@@wolfe6220 Unfortunately even all the popular lyric sites often get the lyrics wrong. If only the artists themselves gave a damn to make sure their lyrics are correct.
I'm a 45-year-old female who was raised in a cult family that i left a decade ago. Recently, my mom had two strokes and i tried to re-establish a connection, only to be reminded there was never one there to begin with. This was one of my favourite songs as a teenager, and i'm only just now really beginning to deal with the fallout of that reality--they adopted me to be 'good Christians' ('good' is relative, and 'Christian' meaning 'automatically righteous', which is specious as hell), but my prior circumstances meant i would never reach their desires, and they effectively abandoned me. Listening to this song hit me in the feels, but it kind of helped me remember that i CAN deal with this--i've really been doing it my whole life, so i don't need to see it as this big struggle so much as just accept it and let it roll. I forgave them my whole life, but they really didn't deserve that. So they'll just have to fall into that category of 'Unforgiven', and i can move on. Sorry to be so personal. This just kinda got me. I used to do lots of Metallica and Crue and Poison and GNR on the piano. Might be time to dust one off and upload a cover...
The other two are ok, but nothing really special. Nothing like this one. Besides the second one comes right out of the Countrytallica so I might be biased in not liking it that much.
Stank face Maximus returns, and my head was nodding in time with every nod of yours. I love how much you what James is singing, because he puts his heart and his soul into his voice, you can hear it and you can feel it; it’s a real gift that he shares it with all of us.
"They dedicate their life, to running all of his..." Profound words. It's part of why I was so broken as a child, and also part of why I decided I didn't want to be a mother.
"The Unforgiven" is James Hetfield's most personal track of all Metallica songs. The song explores James' tumultuous childhood. His dad left the family when he was thirteen for no apparent reason. Just the atmosphere of this song has me choking up, my moms funeral was just yesterday and I'm realizing today that songs like this, while unrelated can still get inside easily .....oh & best Metallica songs? I'm glad you asked , they are leper messiah & disposable heroes. One about religion & one about war. Kinda like apple pie here in America ;) No leaf clover is one that I'll bet would leave you speechless . Spoiler = it's performed with an orchestra ! My apologies Mr. Bentley , I hadn't seen your description before posting mine. btw , gonna order some throwbackness socks, seriously like the merch you've put together, it's nice to you not doing the typical "I sell shirts" approach. I appreciate the diversity. Keep doing your thing & demonstrating open mindedness to everything bro!
I'm sorry for your loss Brian , no one knows the pain of loss like the one experiencing it. .. Crazy how a song can get inside you, the song "This Woman's Work" reminds me of losing my boy as he fought to stay with us..." I know you've got a little life in you yet" ...Still hurts ten years later. I hope you find peace in the quiet moments sir.
The lead singer, James Hatfield was raised in Christian Science, an ultra religious atmosphere and forced to follow very strict rules. If I remember correctly his father left at an early age and his mother died as a result of refusing medical care. Very tragic story, this song is the story of his childhood pain and how he has had to struggle his whole life because of it.
i watched my kids go through the same emotions when their mother abandoned them -- asking me "why doesn't mommy love us any more?" and me not being able to give them an answer, because i didn't want them to think she really didn't love them /// crying themselves to sleep every night /// running to the door when someone came to visit and then crying when they saw it wasn't her
September 10, 1991 “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” was released , I enjoyed the song, it was a Good track. But October 28, 1991 "The Unforgiven" was released, I was 12. I was just speechless and in awe. This was my true Musical Earthquake. Never the same after that.
Kirk once said in an interview that the solo on The Unforgiven was the solo he forever wanted to write and create. Very underrated guitarist in my book! The soul and passion he put in this solo is truly brilliant!! Then again, I wouldn't expect anything less as being a student of Satriani.
You got it, man! I absolutely love that James added that line, "You labeled me, I'll label you, so I dub thee 'Unforgiven'". That's something that many huge fans even miss because the title is 'The Unforgiven' (the one who fucked him up as a kid, I think his dad) but when the line is written, it's like when a King or Queen is giving someone a new title "I dub thee___", so he is saying it in this way.
Its also an excellent representation of growing up in an alcoholic family as well. Everyone is 'assigned' a role and you sure as hell better not break out of it! If you do, there's hell to pay!
This song hit the world when I was at a low point in life. You absolutely NAILED it with your analysis. This song brought a new focus in life for me. Great vid, sir!
METALLICA....hard around the edges. Deep and soft on the inside...Once you get to know them, you can't help but love them. They got and still get me through dark days.
@@bobthebear1246 Well at the time, I thought of him as where established progressive/alternative artists went to get a slick/mainstream product made. But looking back I guess I'm a little less hung up on all that. Maybe they just wanted to sound better and reach a wider audience.
Nonono , the best sound and songs are in the 3 first albums. Best production sound is not equal to best sound. And due to that, this was the trauma for the old fans, the Bob Rock influence. I know, this is for long and deep discussion....
Jamal, I have definitely got to listen to you more. You also appreciate the songs because of the quality lyrics - the depth of thought involved in so many of the older songs. That's great Jamal - really appreciate that and appreciate you. You are refreshing! Thinking is not so common anymore.
"Never see what might have been." Not only do they destroy the childs dream, They destroy the child's ability to dream for life.. He may be the Unforgiven but thats just unforgivable..
You should watch the documentary about when they recorded this album. This will probably always be my favorite solo from Kirk. That's my favorite part of the documentary, it shows how he wrote the solo. Thanks, Jamel, can't wait to see what's next
Sadly THIS SONG relates to me on a VERY DEEP LEVEL!! Growing up my parents "beat me" and called it "discipline"!! THEY DEMANDED I constantly be polite, THEY DEMANDED I show them respect, and THEY DEMANDED I be honest with them at all times!! Before you think I am an ungrateful jerk.....understand ME CLEARLY HERE!!! I am the oldest of two boys, and in my parents eyes I could NEVER do anything right, while my baby brother could NEVER do anything wrong!!!! So when I made a mistake I was beat up for it......and when my baby brother made a mistake....I WAS BLAMED FOR IT AND BEAT UP AGAIN FOR IT!! All while he "skated by" NEVER made to be responsible for his own mistakes!!! No I was always punished for both his mistakes and mine!! Still further (to this day at the age of 56 years old now) my parents have labeled me as "stupid", "worthless", "a liar", "a drunk" and "crazy" as well as an "idiot"! So since the age of 5 years old (like I said I am 56 years old now) I have basically had to "raise myself" and "protect myself" all my life, and frankly I could never depend on OR trust my family for a damn thing at all other than the foreknowledge that they would fail me every time, all the time!!! Then when I was 15 years old I began to question why I respected them, when they NEVER showed me any respect at all!! And the older I got the more I questioned things like "being honest" when they STILL call me a liar to my face even when I am being TOTALLY OPEN AND HONEST WITH THEM!!! In fact my brother lies to them all the time and they buy into his lies constantly without questioning his integrity or character or motives!! My baby brother in other words plays them (our parents) like a cheap fiddle, and they buy into it with every word he says!! Little do my parents KNOW how many times I saved my brother's life!! I beat bigger kids up (and got beat up by bigger kids) to protect HIM!! My baby brother was allergic to bee stings and I must have gave him his medication more than three or four DOZEN TIMES, because of fear that I would be some how BLAMED if he'd died!!! AND STILL my baby brother "thanked me" by doing things TO ME, then blaming ME for hitting him for stuff that HE CAUSED to begin with......and I was punished and beat up some more for his lies and deceptions!! But like I say in my family I was ALWAYS AT FAULT AND ALWAYS THE ONE WHO WAS BLAMED AND BEAT UP FOR IT!!! Today I have no ties to my own family!! I have no trust of most people and very few friends because of how people have treated me most of my life (I used to get beat up by 7 members of my high school football team as well when I was a kid too)!! So I have no trust or faith in people in general.........but my only comfort is my taste in music!!! And music has been my only release from the real world.......and for me I AM........The Unforgiven!!!! Because today I am the bitter old man who has more regrets than anything else in my life!! I have never really known love, joy, bliss or true happiness, and most people tell me to my face I that I am rude, cold and bitter in my views of people and the world around me!!!! Some people want to see the world burn.......and in some respects I am one of them!!
This is one of their GOAT songs... I remember listening to this all the time as a teenager, now as a person in middle age those lyrics hit me like a freight train...
this was the first Metallica song I ever heard, I remember my two older sisters playing it on the tape deck in the living room, they were no older than 10 years old, I was maybe 6...I was walking through and had to stop, this song hit....and to this day, still one of my favorite songs ever m
Brother im a 46 year old metal head a father of 5 and grandfather of 4 and you nailed it big time I have taught my children to have free will and never fell they have to depend on me or my wife unless its dire plus never forced them or influenced them on religion or belief always told them to find their own path... great message and reaction hails 🤘🍻
that song talks about millions of kids like us who he is talking about in school....most people see childhood as a great life ..remember a lot of kids hide in shadows....
I HATED this song and Metallica "selling out" at that point but now that I'm older,mortal and a little bit wiser from all the mistakes I made I see they were just growing...
I remember hating this song when it came out too and calling the band 'sellouts' at the time, but like you I've grown up enough to see they were growing up and changing back then and I just couldn't see the magic.
The beauty of watching Metallica is watching Kirk Hammett, when he was in high school Kirk entertained us with his guitar playing at lunch time. For a teenager watching him it was awesome. But Kirk also played accustic guitar and he also played on local tv with other guitarist from our schools music class. You knew by watching him, his playing was special. He isn’t the only famous musician that came out of our class. But Kirk is the most recognized
Always amazed at the preponderance of Lyric Videos out there where the creator clearly just guessed at the words, instead of consulting an official source.
Most have an error here or there, some are so far off. Talking fan based videos, you'd think some would try a little harder to get it right. Most fans do a great job making their videos.
I can still vividly remember going to see Metallica at what used to be called The Hoosier Dome, during their And Justice for All tour. It was incredible!
Saw Metallica at Petco Park in August 2017.... one of my best concerts I’ve ever attended.... on the floor, general admission, close to a few mosh pits... need to see them again.... Such a rocking, kick ass show....
I call this my theme song. Got news for the rat bastards I was made to call family: IT DIDN'T WORK. In all my failures, I have success. I am my own and I have no family.
I was 15 when this song came out, and I was O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D. with it. Couldn't get enough. One of their greatest, and by far my favorite song of theirs. No Leaf Clover from the S&M album is high on my list too.
Man, you bring tears to my eyes. Seeing your reactions to songs I grew up listening to. I've got a long relationship with this song in particular. It means so much to me and I can tell that you feel it too and understand. It feels as if I share it with you personally and it makes me happy.
"When i think of metal, I think of Metallica". You're not wrong. But give Megadeth a try. Dave was kicked out of Metallica because he was too much metal for them And we love your stank face
The beginning of this song sounds like an old spaghetti western theme..... and then the singing and metal guitars. Oh, man. This song is great .... and brings back so many memories.
If you ever get a chance, the video is one of those rare instances where it is an EXTREMELY great companion piece. Visually I see it in my head whenever I hear this song nearly 30 years later.
I really appreciate you taking the time to read the lyrics of these metal bands. They’ve been so misunderstood forever and so many are missing out on some amazing talent.
I'm 65. My son turned me on to Metallica in late 90s along with Tool, etc. I appreciate how talented these guys are. If you get a chance watch some of the stuff while in Russia. It can never be duplicated. The band and crowd were one organism. Much like Queen's performance at Live Aid.
Jamel, during "Unforgiven" you mentioned a couple of times parents sheltering their kids, I highly recommend "To Live is to Die" from "...And Justice for All". It could be considered a prequel to "Unforgiven".
One of my all time favs. It really is a song before it's time, describing the difficulty of a boy being broken by society into struggling to become man unto his own. And a killer guitar solo.
I feel you, Jamel. I am giving my son the foundation to be a good human and with that; there are rules. However, when I see that he has his conscience built, I will be there a guide and let him be who he wants to be.
Man this reminds me of my childhood. I remember being like 6 years old playing Mario bros on the NES with the sound on mute and this song playing on the stereo.
I used to once think the lyrics in this song were, "So I done the unforgiven" which made sense to me too, but it was years before I realized he was saying "SO I DUB THEE UNFORGIVEN" and that hit even harder and brought chills. Basically I understood the jest and even related to the song, but it's crazy what a difference of impacts between those few words changed around in that one line made! Although it's a a powerful effect either way!
funny, i start watching Jamel re-act to Metallica and 30 seconds in my head is bobbing, body swaying and i look and im in sync with him...lol....you the man
This is a powerful song. Teenage me heard this, and something clicked. My entire life, I had been judged and derided, held down by my parents, teachers, and classmates. This is the song that inspired me to raise my head and tell them all "You judge me? I'll judge you right back. Try and stop me." Because sometimes? Sometimes people don't deserve to be forgiven.
Love this song especially live! Total sing along. A few other Metallica songs to check out from different eras: 1. Hit the lights.( Old school) 2. Whiplash. ( Old school) 3. Ride the Lightning. 4. Fight fire with fire!!! 5. Leppar Messiah! 6. Damage Inc.! 7. Disposable Heroes! 8. Harvester of Sorrow 9. Through the never 10. Some kind of monster 11. That was just your life 12.End of the line 13. All nightmare long 14. Hardwired to self destruct 15. Moth Into Flame 16. Atlas Rise 17. Ain't my Bitch 18. Fuel 19. Wasting my hate 20. Am I Evil These are not necessarily the quote"hits" but some are and some are deeper cuts from all of their 37 year career Thank you again! Keep the faith!
That bit right before the solo sounds like your sanity and will to hold back violent, unparalleled anger fully slipping away, like you're about to kill someone, which is what the solo sounds like to me. Simply put, it is an incredible solo
Been down some awesome roads with you, my brother. It would be an honor to go down the metal road with you. Can't wait. Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pantera. Let's go.