Frantic
Metallica · Frantic [2004]
Would I use them to get back on track?
Stop to warm at Karmas burning
Or look ahead, but keep on turning?
Do I have the strength
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know?
Could I have my wasted days back
Would I use them to get back on track?
You live it or lie it!
You live it or lie it!
My lifestyle determines my deathstyle
My lifestyle determines my deathstyle
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, this search goes on
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, this search goes on
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
I've worn out always being afraid
An endless stream of fear that I've made
Treading water full of worry
This frantic tick tick talk of hurry
Do I have the strength
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know?
Worn out always being afraid
An endless stream of fear that I've made
You Live it or lie it
You Live it or lie it
My lifestyle determines my deathstyle
My lifestyle determines my deathstyle
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, this search goes on
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, On and on
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Do I have the strength
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know?
Do I have the strength
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know?
My lifestyle (birth is pain)
Determines my deathstyle (Life is pain)
A rising tide (Death is pain)
That pushes to the other side (It's all the same)
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, On and on
Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, On and on
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tock!
Frantic
Released on the 2004 album Frantic, this track by Metallica marks a significant departure from the band's earlier heavy metal sound. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the song features a stripped-back arrangement that emphasizes raw energy and rhythmic precision over traditional guitar distortion. The minimalist production highlights the band's core instrumentation, creating an atmosphere of urgency and tension that defines the era. It stands as a pivotal recording in their discography, reflecting their willingness to evolve their musical style while maintaining their signature intensity. The song remains a notable example of their work from the mid-2000s, showcasing a mature approach to songwriting and performance.