Shadows Follow – English Lyrics

• By: Metallica
• Album: 72 Seasons

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the haunting depths of Metallica's 'Shadows Follow,' a powerful anthem about facing your inner demons. With its intense lyrics and driving metal sound, this song offers a chance to delve into themes of fear, acceptance, and the struggle against the shadows that follow us all. Discover the hidden 'Batman Riff' and learn how Metallica channels personal struggles into a compelling musical experience.

[English]

Hanging by a thread as I play dead

Hanging by a thread and my mind is code red

Cut and run, try to hide, get away

Shut my eyes just to hide from the fate

Cut and run, try to hide, get away

Cover up, get shelter from the hate

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Demonized, liquified, tranquilized

Prophesied just to hide from life

Night and day, led astray in decay

Come what may, not to face that fight

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Seething, breathing

Nightmares grow

On I run, still my shadows follow

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Never can I stop 'cause they hunt me

Never can I stop 'cause the beast is hungry

Like a wolf on the hunt, stalking prey

Closing in, no, it won't let me be

Like a wolf on the hunt, stalks a prey

Any cost, fulfill a destiny

Seething, fast breathing

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Nightmares grow

On I run, still my shadows follow

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On I run, but still my shadows follow

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Cut and run, hide away from fate

Cover up, try to hide the hate

Like a wolf, it won't let me be

Closin' in, wish away, shut my eyes

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Wish it away

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Seething, fast breathing

Nightmares grow

On I run, still my shadows follow

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Facing my demons, now I know

If I run, still my shadows follow

I say no, still my shadows follow

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