Some Kind Of Monster
Metallica · Some Kind of Monster E.P. [2004]
These are the hands that drop your trust
These are the boots that kick you around
This is the tongue that speaks on the inside
These are the ears that ring with hate
This is the face that'll never change
This is the fist that grinds you down
This is the voice of silence no more
These are the legs that in circles run
This is the beating you'll never know
These are the lips that taste no freedom
This is the feel that's not so safe
This is the face you'll never change
This is the God that aint so pure
This is the God that is not pure
This is the voice of silence no more
We the people
Are we the people?
We the people
Are we the people?
Some kind of monster, some kind of monster
Some kind of monster, this monster lives
This is the face that stones you cold
This is the moment that needs to breathe
These are the claws that scratch these wounds
This is the pain that never leaves
This is the tongue that whips you down
This the burden of every man
These are the screams that pierce your skin
This is the voice of silence no more
This is the test of flesh and soul
This is the trap that smells so good
This is the flood that drains these eyes
These are the looks that chill to the bone
These are the fears that swing overhead
These are the weights that hold you down
This is the end that will never end
This is the voice of silence no more
We the people
Are we the people?
We the people
Are we the people?
Some kind of monster, some kind of monster
Some kind of monster, this monster lives
This is the cloud that swallows trust
This is the black that uncolors us
This is the face that you hide from
This is the mask that comes undone
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
This is the cloud that swallows trust
This is the black that uncolors us
This is the face that you hide from
This is the mask that comes undone
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
Ominous, I'm in us
Are we the people?
Some kind of monster
Some kind of monster
Some kind of monster
This monster lives
About Some Kind Of Monster
"Some Kind of Monster" serves as the title track for Metallica's 2004 experimental EP, marking a significant departure from the band's established thrash metal identity. Recorded during the "St. Anger" era, the track features a stripped-back, aggressive sound characterized by James Hetfield's rapid-fire drumming and Lars Ulrich's heavy, distorted basslines. The song explores themes of inner demons and psychological struggle, reflecting the band's shift toward a more raw, minimalist approach to songwriting. Released alongside the documentary film of the same name, the recording highlights Metallica's willingness to evolve their musical style while maintaining their core intensity. The track stands as a pivotal moment in the band's discography, bridging the gap between their classic heavy metal roots and the heavier, more abrasive direction they would pursue in subsequent albums. It remains a defining example of their work during this transformative period in the early 2000s.