The Unforgiven
Metallica
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New blood joins this earth And quickly he's subdued Through constant pain disgrace The young boy learns their rules With time the child draws in This whipping boy done wrong Deprived of all his thoughts The young man struggles on and on he's known A vow unto his own That never from this day His will they'll take away What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven They dedicate their lives To running all of his He tries to please them all This bitter man he is Throughout his life the same He's battled constantly This fight he cannot win A tired man they see no longer cares The old man then prepares To die regretfully That old man here is me What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven You labeled me I labeled you So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven You labeled me I labeled you So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven
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Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett, Lars Ulrich
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10 facts about this song
Genre"The Unforgiven" is classified as a power ballad, a blending of the hard rock and heavy metal genres that Metallica is most known for.
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AlbumThe song is from the band's fifth album entitled "Metallica" which was released in 1991. This album, also famously known as "The Black Album," was the band's first to debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Composition"The Unforgiven" is in the key of A minor and features an unusual structure, starting with a chorus rather than a verse, contrasting with more traditional song structures.
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AchievementThe song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Unforgiven" was directed by Matt Mahurin, who has also worked with U2, Alice in Chains, and Queensrÿche. The video has a dark and moody tone, reflecting the song's serious lyrical themes.
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SequelsThe song has two follow-up tracks, "The Unforgiven II" and "The Unforgiven III", which were included in subsequent albums - "Reload" and "Death Magnetic" respectively. All three songs share similar musical themes, but each has its own unique elements and lyrics.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Unforgiven" deal with themes of self-doubt, solitude, and the psychological struggles of a man who feels he's been constantly suppressed by societal pressure.
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Recognition"The Unforgiven" is often recognized as one of Metallica's most accomplished and memorable songs, signifying their mainstream breakthrough.
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Live Performance"The Unforgiven" is a staple in Metallica's live performances, signifying its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists have covered "The Unforgiven" over the years, including jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and Finnish a cappella band Apocalyptica, showcasing the song's versatility and broad influence.
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