Better Than You
Metallica · ReLoad [1997]
Hungry and thirsty I wait
Holding the lion's share
Holding the key
Holding me back 'cause I'm striving to be
Better than you (better than you)
Better than you (better than you)
Lock horns I push, and I strive
Somehow I feel more alive
Bury the need for it
Bury the seed
Bury me deep when there's no will to be
Better than you (better than you)
Oh Better than you (better than you)
Oh, can't stop this train from rolling
Oh, yo, nothing brings me down
No, can't stop this train from rolling on and on, on
No, no, forever on and on
Oh, can't stop this train from rolling
Oh, yo, you can't take it down
No, never stop this locomotion on and on and on
No, no, you can't bring me down 'cause I'm
Better than you (better than you)
Better than you (better than you)
Oh better than you (better than you)
Better than you (better than you)
Much better than you
Better than you (better than you)
Oh better than you (better than you)
Better than you (better than you)
Better than
Better than
Better than
Better than you
Yeah
Can't stop this train from rolling
Forever on and on and on and on and on
Forever on and on and on
Better than you
Yeah
Haha
Better than you
Better Than You
Better Than You stands as a defining track from Metallica's 1997 album ReLoad, capturing the band's experimental phase during the late nineties. Following the commercial success of their previous record, the group embraced a heavier, more blues-inflected sound that diverged from their classic thrash metal roots. This song exemplifies that shift with its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery, showcasing the band's willingness to explore new sonic territories. As part of a prolific era that produced two consecutive albums, the recording highlights the group's continued evolution and creative ambition. The track remains a significant song in their extensive discography, reflecting the dynamic energy and stylistic versatility that have sustained their influence across decades of heavy metal history.