Fight Fire With Fire

Metallica

Do unto others as they've done to you
But what in the hell is this world coming to?

Blow the universe into nothingness
Nuclear warfare shall lay us to rest

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear
We all shall die

Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast
Armageddon's here like said in the past

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear

Soon to fill our lungs the hot winds of death
The gods are laughing, so take your last breath

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear

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Fight fire with fire, fight


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Fight Fire With Fire Lyrics as written by James Alan Hetfield Clifford Lee Burton

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    Ride The Lightning is their best album. And the was the perfect track to kick it off.

    mg16on January 24, 2005   Link

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