METALLICA 'Until It Sleeps' | Song Meanings Explained

What is Metallica’s "Until It Sleeps" really about? In this video, we break down the lyrics, themes, and emotional backstory behind one of Metallica's most haunting and personal songs. Released in 1996 as the lead single from the Load album, Until It Sleeps dives deep into pain, loss, and inner conflict. 🎸 Discover the personal tragedy that inspired the song 🧠 Analyze the symbolism in the lyrics and music video 🎤 Hear how James Hetfield's raw emotion shaped this track Whether you're a longtime Metallica fan or just curious about the meaning behind their music, this is a must-watch. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more song breakdowns and rock history content! #Metallica #UntilItSleeps #SongMeaning #LyricsExplained #MetallicaExplained #RockMusic #MusicAnalysis

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Lyrics

Where do I take this pain of mine?
I run but it stays right my side

So tear me open, pour me out
There's things inside that scream and shout
And the pain still hates me
So hold me, until it sleeps

Just like the curse, just like the stray
You feed it once and now it stays, now it stays

So tear me open but beware
There's things inside without a care
And the dirt still stains me
So wash me, until I'm clean

It grips you, so hold me
It stains you, so hold me
It hates you, so hold me
It holds you, so hold me
Until it sleeps (until it sleeps, until it sleeps)

So tell me why you've chosen me
Don't want your grip, don't want your greed, don't want it

I'll tear me open, make you gone
No more can you hurt anyone
And the fear still shakes me
So hold me, until it sleeps

It grips you, so hold me
It stains you, so hold me
It hates you, so hold me
It holds you, holds you, holds you
Until it sleeps, until it sleeps
Until it sleeps, until it sleeps, until it sleeps

I don't want it
I don't want it, want it, want it
Want it, want it, no

So tear me open but beware
The things inside without a care
And the dirt still stains me
So wash me 'til I'm clean

I'll tear me open, make you gone
No longer will you hurt anyone
And the hate still shapes me
So hold me, until it sleeps
Until it sleeps, until it sleeps
Until it sleeps, until it sleeps