Whiplash
Metallica
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Jason, you're too fucking metal man Too metal for your own good You guys want some more don't ya we're just getting warmed up now man how about some more old shit from kill em all eh you don't mind if we speed it up some huh? So, we need to see some action out there if you fucking don't know by now makes us feel real fucking good so, uh, get your dancing shoes on. you know the words follow me motherfucker Adrenaline starts to flow thrashing all around Acting like a maniac (Whiplash) hey man, I need to see some action out there come on you pussies! yeah, you guessed it, it's whiplash one two four three two and a half Late at night all systems go come to see the show We do our best, you're the rest You make it real you know There is a feeling deep inside That drives you fuckin' mad A feeling of a hammerhead You need it oh so bad Adrenaline starts to flow thrashing all around Acting like a maniac (Whiplash) yeah whiplash Bang your head against the stage Like you never did before Make it ring, make it bleed Make it fucking sore In a frenzied madness With your leather and your spikes Heads are bobbing all around It is hot as hell tonight Adrenaline starts to flow thrashing all around Acting like a maniac what is it? (Whiplash ) it's fucking whiplash Here on the stage the Marshall noise Is piercing through your ears It kicks your ass kick your face Exploding feeling nears Now is the time to let it rip To let it fuckin' loose We are gathered here to maim and kill 'Cause this is what we choose Adrenaline starts to flow thrashing all around Acting like a maniac (Whiplash) yeah, give it to me one time hey hey hey (hey hey hey hey) yeah, here we go yeah whiplash. get it and f*ck em up The show is through the metal is gone It is time to hit the road Another town, another gig Again we will explode Hotel rooms and motorways Life out here is raw But we will never stop we will never quit 'Cause you're Metallica Adrenaline starts to flow You're thrashing all around Acting like a maniac hey hey (hey hey hey hey hey) yeah thank you Mexico city, we'll see you around good night from Metallica thank you!
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Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Whiplash" is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. This group was formed in 1981in Los Angeles, California.
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Album InformationIt was first released as part of their debut album "Kill 'Em All" on July 25, 1983.
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Song Writer CreditsThe song was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica's vocalist and drummer respectively.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about the experience of attending a heavy metal concert and the thrill it provides to its audiences.
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Musical Recognition"Whiplash" won the Best Metal Performance category at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in 1989, making it the first song in the metal category to win a Grammy.
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Influential TrackIt is often considered one of the first thrash metal songs.
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Single Release"Whiplash" was released as the band's first single in August 1983.
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Cover VersionsMany bands have covered "Whiplash" over the years, including Pantera and Motörhead, the latter winning a Grammy for their cover in 2005.
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Variations in Performances"Whiplash" has been played in many different iterations over the years, including slower versions and with alternative introductions.
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Historical ContextThe song is seen as a reflection of the aggressive, fast pace of life in the 1980s.
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Video ReleaseThe official music video for "Whiplash" was released in 1989, six years after the song first came out.
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Live PerformancesAccording to the band's official website, "Whiplash" has been performed live by Metallica over 800 times.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite not being a commercial success in terms of chart performance, "Whiplash" has remained one of Metallica's most popular songs among fans.
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