Fuel
Metallica · S&M [1999]
Gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire
Oh
Yeah
Turn on, I see red
Adrenaline crash and crack my head
Nitro junkie, paint me dead
And I see red
A hundred plus through black and white
War horse
War head
Fuck 'em, man
White knuckle tight
Through black and white
Oh
On I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard
Loose and clean
Oh
And on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So gimme fuel
Gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire
Yeah
Turn on beyond the bone
Swallow future, spit out hope
Burn your face upon the chrome
Yeah, oh yeah
Take the corner, going to crash
Headlights
(Head on)
Headlines
Another junkie, lives too fast
Yeah
Lives way too fast, fast, fast
Oh
Oh
On I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard
Loose and clean
Oh
And on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So gimme fuel
Gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire
Oh yeah
White knuckle tight
Oh
Gimme fuel
Gimme fire
My desire
Oh
On I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard
Loose and clean
Oh
And on and on
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
Gimme fuel
Gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire
Oh
On I burn
Fuel - Metallica
Released on the 1999 compilation album S&M, 'Fuel' stands as a high-octane track that encapsulates Metallica's thrash metal roots while showcasing their evolved sonic palette. The song features a driving, distorted rhythm section and a soaring vocal performance by James Hetfield, characteristic of the band's ability to blend aggression with melodic sensibilities. As part of their extensive discography, this recording highlights the group's enduring influence on the heavy metal genre, serving as a powerful reminder of their technical prowess and emotional intensity. The track remains a staple for fans who appreciate the raw energy and precision that defined Metallica's career from the late 1980s through the turn of the millennium.