Turn The Page
Metallica · Garage Inc. [1998]
You can listen to the engines moaning out as one long song
You think about the woman or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wandering the way they always do
When you're riding sixteen hours and there's nothing much to do
And you don't feel much like riding, you just wish the trip was through
Here I am - on the road again
There I am - up on the stage
Here I go - playing star again
There I go - turn the page
So you walk into this restaurant strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you, as you're shaking off the cold
You pretend it doesn't bother you, but you just want to explode
Yeah, most times you can't hear 'em talk, other times you can
All the same old clichés, "is it woman? is it man?"
And you always seem outnumbered, you don't dare make a stand
Make your stand
Here I am - on the road again
There I am - up on the stage
Here I go - playing star again
There I go - turn the page
Oo-ooh, out there in the spotlight, you're a million miles away
Every ounce of energy you try to give away
As the sweat pours out your body like the music that you play, yeah
Later in the evening,as you lie awake in bed
With the echoes of the amplifiers ringing in your head
You smoke the day's last cigarette, remembering what she said
What she said
He-ey
Yeah
And here I am - on the road again
There I am - up on a stage
Here I go - playing star again
There I go - turn the page
There I go - turn that page
There I go, yeah, yeah
There I go, yeah, yeah, yeah
There I go, yeah
There I go, yeah
There I go, oo-oo-ooh
There I go
And I'm gone
Turn The Page
Metallica's "Turn The song" serves as a pivotal track on the 1998 compilation album Garage Inc., capturing the band's transition from their heavy thrash roots to a more melodic, groove-oriented sound. Recorded during the era that would culminate in the St. Anger period, the song features James Hetfield's distinctive drumming and Lars Ulrich's signature bass tone, blending technical proficiency with accessible hooks. While often associated with the band's earlier work, its inclusion in this collection highlights the enduring appeal of their mid-to-late 90s material. The recording reflects a shift away from the aggression of albums like Ride The Lightning toward a style that prioritized rhythm and melody, influencing the direction of their subsequent discography. It remains a staple for fans appreciating Metallica's evolution during this specific chapter of their career.

