To Live Is to Die
To Live Is to Die

Metallica - To Live Is to Die Lyrics

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To Live Is to Die Lyrics

When a man lies he murders some part of the world
These are the pale deaths
Which men miscall their lives
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer
Cannot the kingdom of salvation
Take me home

Writer(s): Clifford Lee Burton, James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'To Live Is to Die' by Metallica?

    The lyrics for 'To Live Is to Die' were written by Clifford Lee Burton, James Alan Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich. The song serves as a tribute to Metallica's late bassist Cliff Burton and includes spoken words from a poem he wrote.

  2. Is 'To Live Is to Die' entirely instrumental?

    'To Live Is to Die' is mostly an instrumental track but includes a brief spoken word segment. This segment features lines from a poem written by Cliff Burton, adding a poignant touch to the tribute.

  3. What inspired the spoken word part in 'To Live Is to Die'?

    The spoken word part in 'To Live Is to Die' comes from a poem written by Cliff Burton. The line, 'These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives,' is notably influenced by the book series 'The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever' by Stephen R. Donaldson.

  4. How did Kirk Hammett describe his experience recording the solo for 'To Live Is to Die'?

    Kirk Hammett described recording the first part of the solo for 'To Live Is To Die' as very spontaneous. It was recorded early in the morning at 5:00 AM, just hours before departing for the Monsters Of Rock tour. He emphasized that it was performed off-the-cuff, unlike other solos which were more meticulously planned.

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