Life it seems will fade away
Drifting farther everyday
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters, no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
I need the end to set me free

Things not what they used to be
Missing one inside of me
Deathly lost, this can't be real
I cannot stand this hell I feel
Emptiness is filling me
To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me, but now he is gone

Let me see you

Let's see those lighters of yours again


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Fade to Black Lyrics as written by Lars Ulrich James Alan Hetfield

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    Yes, Metallica originally wrote this in 1984 during the Kill Em All tour, when James Hetfields Marshall amp was stolen. It was also the final song performed by Metallicas first Bass-Player "Cliff", who was killed afterwards in a tourbus accident. And, on the Black tour in 92, James Hetfield was blasted by a flame jet during the solo at the end of this song.

    It was then placed as Track 04 on Metallicas 1984 album "Ride The Lightning".

    The song in general is a suicide letter, which follows the Ride The Lightning albums scheme on death.

    This song is a favorite amoung millions of fans, performed as covers by other bands and singers.

    And yes, for those reading my Username, this is my favorite song ever. =P

    Fade 2 blackon August 09, 2006   Link

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