The Unnamed Feeling

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About The Unnamed Feeling

"The Unnamed Feeling" is a song by heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on January 12, 2004 as the third single from the band's the eighth studio album, St. Anger (2003). The song is about an unnamed feeling (which, according to Hetfield, is anxiety) a person feels when they are close to the edge of losing control, just before he or she panics. Along with a music video, the song was released as a single exclusively to Australia. It was released as part of an E. P. in the UK. The unique video, directed by The Malloys, featured the band performing in a virtually empty room that gradually closed in on them throughout the song. This was accompanied by visual stories of several people all experiencing that "unnamed feeling" in their own way. The front cover for the basic singles depicts the "monster" from their other St. Anger single, "Some Kind of Monster". However, cover art for the Australia-exclusive CD single for "The Unnamed Feeling" was chosen by Metallica through a contest where Australian fans could submit their own original artwork. The winning piece by Louis Claveria depicts an isolated illustration of a black heart roughly outlined in white with a black background. Claveria's artwork was autographed by the band and framed, and all four finalists were featured in an exclusive poster insert included in the single. Exclusive live B-sides from Metallica's first show at the Big Day Out festival in Brisbane were featured on the Australian single. 


Year:
2004
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Been here before (x6)

Been here before, couldn't say I liked it
Do I start writing all this down?
Just let me plug you into my world
Can't you help me be uncrazy?

Name this for me, heat the cold air
Take the chill off of my life
And if I could I'd turn my eyes
To look inside to see what's comin'

It comes alive... 
It comes alive...
It comes alive
And I die a little more
It comes alive...
It comes alive...
It comes alive
Each moment here I die a little more

Then the unnamed feeling
It comes alive
Then the unnamed feeling
Takes me away

Been here before (x6)

I'm frantic in your soothing arms
I can not sleep in this down filled world
I've found safety in this loneliness
But I can not stand it anymore

Cross my heart, hope not to die
Swallow evil, ride the sky
Lose myself in a crowded room
You fool, you fool, it'll be here soon

It comes alive... 
It comes alive... 
It comes alive
And I die a little more
It comes alive...
It comes alive... 
It comes alive
Each moment here I die a little more

Ooh, I die, I die, I die a little more

Then the unnamed feeling
It comes alive
Then the unnamed feeling
Treats me this way
And I wait for this train
Toes over the line
And then the unnamed feeling
Takes me away
...Takes me

Then the unnamed feeling
It comes alive
Then the unnamed feeling
Takes me away
...Takes me away!

Then the unnamed feeling
It comes alive
Then the unnamed feeling
Treats me this way
And I wait for this train
Toes over the line
And then the unnamed feeling
Takes me away
...Takes me away!

Then the unnamed feeling
It comes alive
Then the unnamed feeling
Takes me away

Get the f*ck out of here
I just want to get the f*ck away from me
I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate
I hate it all, Why? Why? Why me?

I cannot sleep with a head like this
I want to cry, I want to scream
I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate
I want to hate it all away

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Metallica

Metallica i/məˈtælɨkə/ is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, whose releases include fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the founding "big four" of thrash metal alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. As of 2003, the line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett (who joined the band in 1983) and bassist Robert Trujillo (a member since 2003) alongside Hetfield and Ulrich. Previous members of the band are lead guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to found the band Megadeth), and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. The band also had a long… more »

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Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH, KIRK L. HAMMETT, BOB ROCK

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12 facts about this song

Band’s Creation
"The Unnamed Feeling" is a song by the American heavy metal band, Metallica. It demonstrates the band's diverse musical capabilities besides their dominant thrash metal genre.
Album Association
This song features in the band's eighth studio album, "St. Anger," which was released in 2003.
Chart Performance
Despite the album’s mixed reception, "The Unnamed Feeling" was successful on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at number 37, showcasing its commercial appeal.
Unique Tuning
The song is recognized for its unique tuning. The band moves away from their traditional E standard tuning to a drop C tuning (C, G, C, F, A, D).
Stellar Music Video
The music video for "The Unnamed Feeling" was directed by acclaimed director, The Malloys. The video is highly cinematic with striking imagery that correlates with the song's dark themes.
Song Characteristics
"The Unnamed Feeling" is exceptionally different from the rest of the “St. Anger” album, standing out with its melodic verses and heavy choruses.
Theme Revelation
The song strongly deals with feelings of anxiety and panic, delivering a strong message about the overwhelming power of such emotions.
International Release
The single was released internationally on January 12, 2004. It was the final single to be released from the "St. Anger" album.
E.P. Release
An E.P. titled "The Unnamed Feeling" was also released apart from the single which consists of six live tracks from a live performance at Le Bataclan in Paris.
Song Artwork
The artwork for the song is quite intriguing. It features a monstrous figure holding a small Metallica lyric sheet with a hole torn through it, possibly indicating the intense emotions conveyed by the song.
Autobiographical Element
Lead vocalist James Hetfield reportedly wrote "The Unnamed Feeling" about his personal experiences dealing with anxiety and wariness.
Length of the Song
With a duration of more than 7 minutes, "The Unnamed Feeling" is one of the longer tracks on the "St. Anger" album.

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