The Outlaw Torn Lyrics

Lyric discussion by icdzyn 

Cover art for The Outlaw Torn lyrics by Metallica

After reading all of your thoughts, I've discovered that I know nothing of the subject matter. But could I possibly throw in something new? The songs title caught my eye. "The Outlaw of Torn" is a historical novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs around 1914. The meanings you've come up with are present in the character Norman of Torn. It is a short story and could add to the complexity of this song. I am convinced that it has some bearing. Outlaw of Torn Outlaw of Torn

I reviewed the storyline of Burrough's "Outlaw of Torn" on Wikipedia here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outlaw_of_Torn

And i don't think its storyline of medieval rivalry btw England and Scotland and a young outlaw on the side of Scotland who discovers he is the long lost brother to the royalty of England, has anything to do with these lyrics.