Chasing Light – English Lyrics

• By: Metallica
• Album: 72 Seasons

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and introspective world of Metallica's "Chasing Light," a compelling track from their latest album, '72 Seasons.' This song offers a powerful narrative of resilience and finding hope in challenging times, making it an excellent opportunity to engage with English through its poignant lyrics and intense delivery. You'll learn vocabulary related to struggle, support, and optimism, all while experiencing the signature sound of a legendary band grappling with universal human emotions. The recurring phrase "lean on me" is a particularly impactful expression you'll encounter, highlighting the theme of mutual aid. What makes this song special is its ability to blend heavy musicality with deeply personal and relatable themes of overcoming adversity and seeking inner strength.

[English]

There's no light

...

Ooh, down and out as darkness falls

So much more than he can take

Oh, shakes the cage in deep withdrawals

Come on, give the boy a break

Oh, he will break

He's no mistake

...

Chase that light, lean on me

Face that fight, lean on me

Catch your fall, lean on me

End it all, lean on me

Struggle on 'cause without darkness

Without darkness, there's no light

...

Ooh, lost his way through wicked streets

But he is someone's little boy

Oh, all the love a young one needs

Thoughtless elders have destroyed

It is destroyed

He's just a boy

...

Chase that light, lean on me

Face that fight, lean on me

Catch your fall, lean on me

End it all, lean on me

Struggle on 'cause without darkness

Without darkness, there's no light

...

One step down, block it all from view

One step down, with apathy look straight through

One step down, turn so you won't see

One step down, he's just like you and me

...

Chase that light, lean on me

Face that fight, lean on me

Catch your fall, lean on me

End it all, lean on me

Struggle on 'cause without darkness

Without darkness, there's no light

...

There's no light

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that makes things visible
darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B2	noun - the partial or total absence of light
withdrawals /wɪðˈdrɔː.əlz/ C1	noun - the act of removing or retreating
cage /keɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a structure of bars or wire in which animals are kept
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into parts forcibly
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or judgment that is wrong
chase /tʃeɪs/ B2	verb - to run after to catch
lean /liːn/ B2	verb - to incline or bend from vertical
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a combat or struggle verb - to engage in a fight
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downward
struggle /ˈstrʌg.əl/ B2	verb - to try hard against difficulty
view /vjuː/ B1	noun - the ability to see
destroyed /dɪˈstrɔɪd/ C1	adjective - completely ruin or break apart