Fade To Black
Metallica · Ride The Lightning
Life it seems will fade away
Drifting further everyday
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free
Things not what they used to be Missing one inside of me
Deadly loss this cant be real
Cannot stand this hell i feel
Emptiness is filling me To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me but now, hes gone
No one but me can save myself, but its too late
Now i cant think, think why i should even try
Yesterday seems as though it never existed
Death greets me warm, now i will just say goodbye
Goodbye
Drifting further everyday
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free
Things not what they used to be Missing one inside of me
Deadly loss this cant be real
Cannot stand this hell i feel
Emptiness is filling me To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me but now, hes gone
No one but me can save myself, but its too late
Now i cant think, think why i should even try
Yesterday seems as though it never existed
Death greets me warm, now i will just say goodbye
Goodbye
Fade To Black
Released on Metallica's 1988 album Ride The Lightning, "Fade To Black" stands as a defining track of thrash metal, blending aggressive riffing with a haunting, atmospheric chorus. The song explores themes of existential dread and the inevitability of death, serving as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution toward a heavier, more melodic sound. Its distinctive structure and emotional depth have cemented its status as a staple of the genre, influencing countless subsequent metal acts. The recording captures the raw energy of the late 80s while introducing sonic textures that would characterize Metallica's later work.