Phantom Lord Lyrics

Lyric discussion by DefRammTallica 

Cover art for Phantom Lord lyrics by Metallica

This song (in my oponion) talk about the power of Heavy M

Song Meaning

This song (in my opinion) talks about Heavy Metal and it's power through the world. The "Phantom Lord" may refer as the Heavy Metal itself as an entity.

'Sound is ripping through your ears, the deafening sound of metal nears'. This is obvious, its talking about the brutality and power of Heavy Metal music.

'Your bodies waiting for his whips, you taste the leather on your lips' -This may be a reference to Whiplash, meaning how Heavy Metal whiplashes you with the music, and how you can taste 'the leather' (the sound) on your lips.

'Hear the cry...