Leper Messiah
Metallica · Some Kind of Monster E.P. [2004]
Sucked into the part
Circus comes to town
You play the lead clown
Please, please
Spreading his disease, living by his story
Knees, knees
Falling to your knees, suffer for his glory
You will
Time for lust, time for lie
Time to kiss your life goodbye
Send me money, send me green, heaven you will meet
Make a contribution and you'll get the better seat
Bow to Leper Messiah
Marvel at his tricks
Need your Sunday fix
Blind devotion came
Rotting your brain
Chain, chain
Join the endless chain, taken by his glamour
Fame, fame
Infection is the game, stinking drunk with power
We see
Time for lust, time for lie
Time to kiss your life goodbye
Send me money, send me green, heaven you will meet
Make a contribution and you'll get the better seat
Bow to Leper Messiah
Witchery, weakening
Sees the sheep are gathering
Set the trap, hypnotize
Now you follow
Time for lust, time for lie
Time to kiss your life goodbye
Send me money, send me green, heaven you will meet
Make a contribution and you'll get the better seat
Lie
Leper Messiah
Released on Metallica's 2004 EP Some Kind of Monster, 'Leper Messiah' stands as a stark contrast to the band's earlier thrash metal era. Recorded during the creative period that produced the album St. Anger, the track features James Hetfield's aggressive drumming and Lars Ulrich's distinctive, guttural vocals. The song's title references the biblical figure of the leper, a symbol of isolation and sin, which aligns with the dark, introspective themes explored in the band's work at the time. Musically, it blends the raw energy of their 1980s catalog with the heavier, more abrasive sound characteristic of the early 2000s. As a standalone recording, it captures a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, showcasing their ability to maintain their signature intensity while adapting to new sonic landscapes.