We're gonna play some heavy shit. you ready?
Are you fucking sure?
Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who takes you there
Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who cares
They (they), they betray
I'm your only true friend now
They (they), they'll betray
I'm forever there
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
Sad but true
You (you), you're my mask
You're my cover, my shelter
You (you), you're my mask
You're the one who's blamed
Do (do), do my work
Do my dirty work, scapegoat
Do (do), do my deeds
For you're the one who's shamed
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
So sad but true, yeah, yeah, ye-eah
I'm your dream, I'm your eyes
I'm your pain
I'm your dream (I'm your dream)
I'm your eyes (I'm your eyes)
I'm your pain (I'm your pain)
You know it's sad but true, ha ha, ye-eah
Hate (hate), I'm your hate
I'm your hate when you want love
Pay (pay), pay the price
Pay for nothing's fair
Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who took you there
Hey (hey), I'm your life
And I no longer care
I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your truth, telling lies
I'm your reasoned alibis
I'm inside, open your eyes
I'm you
Sad but true
Ooooh
Hell yeah!
So now we're waking up uh?
Great catch
Are you ready to make some noise?
I want you repeat something after me men
'Cause it makes feel good up here
We don't give a shit!
(We don't give a shit!)
You gotta say it like you fucking mean at least uh
We don't give a shit!
(We don't give a shit!)
Feels good, done it
About This Song
"Sad But True" is a dark, introspective heavy metal track that explores themes of inner demons, self-destruction, and the toxic relationship between a person and their darker impulses. The lyrics personify addiction, depression, or destructive habits as a manipulative entity that claims to be the listener's only true companion while systematically isolating them from genuine connections. Musically, the song features Metallica's signature heavy riffs and a slower, more grinding tempo that creates an ominous, suffocating atmosphere perfectly matching the psychological weight of the subject matter. The track stands as one of Metallica's most psychologically complex songs, capturing the insidious nature of how self-destructive patterns can disguise themselves as comfort or identity. Its brutal honesty about internal struggle and the way destructive forces can masquerade as friendship makes it a powerful exploration of mental health and addiction themes that resonated deeply with fans facing similar battles.
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