Bleeding Me
Metallica · Load
I'm diggin' my way to somethin'
I'm diggin' my way to somethin' better
I'm pushin' to stay
I'm pushin' to stay with somethin'
I'm pushin' to stay with somethin' better
I'm sowing the seeds
I'm sowing the seeds I take
I'm sowing the seeds I take for granted
This thorn in my side
This thorn in my side is from the tree
This thorn in my side is from the tree I've planted
It tears me and I bleed
And I bleed
Caught under wheels roll
I take the leash
I'm bleeding me
Can't stop to save my soul
I take the leash that's bleeding me
I'm bleeding me
I can't take it
Caught under wheels roll
Oh, the bleeding of me
Of me
The bleeding of me
Caught under wheels roll
I take the leash
I'm bleeding me
Can't stop to save my soul
I take the leash that's bleeding me
I'm bleeding me
I can't take it
Caught under wheels roll
Oh, the bleeding of me
Oh, the bleeding of me
I am the beast that bleeds the feast
I am the blood
I am release
Come make me pure
Bleed me a cure
I'm caught, I'm caught, I'm caught under
Caught under wheels roll
I take that lease
I'm bleeding me
Can't stop to save my soul
I take the leash that's bleeding me
I'm bleeding me
I can't take it
I can't take it
I can't take it
Oh, the bleeding of me
I'm diggin' my way
I'm diggin' my way to somethin'
I'm diggin' my way to somethin' better
I'm pushin' to stay
I'm pushin' to stay with somethin'
I'm pushin' to stay with somethin' better
With somethin' better
Bleeding Me
Bleeding Me stands as a defining track from Metallica's 1996 album Load, marking a significant departure from the band's traditional thrash metal roots. Released during an era of experimentation, the song showcases the group's willingness to embrace alternative rock textures and slower tempos. The recording features a distinctive, haunting atmosphere that contrasts with the heavier aggression found in their earlier discography. As part of the Load and Reload cycle, this work reflects a period where the band explored more introspective themes and complex arrangements. The track remains a notable example of Metallica's evolution, demonstrating their ability to adapt their sound while maintaining their core identity. It serves as an essential listening piece for understanding the band's mid-nineties artistic shift and their continued influence on modern heavy music.