Frantic

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About Frantic

"Frantic" is the second single and opening track from American heavy metal band Metallica's 2003 album St. Anger.


Year:
2003
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If I could have my wasted days back
Would I use them to get back on track?
Stop to warm at karmas burning
Or look ahead, but keep on turning?

Do I have the strength
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know?

Could I have my wasted days back
Would I use them to get back on track?

You live it or lie it!

My lifestyle determines my deathstyle

Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, this search goes on

Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tick tock

I've worn out always being afraid
An endless stream of fear that I've made
Treading water full of worry
This frantic tick tick talk of hurry

Do I have the strength 
To know how I'll go?
Can I find it inside
To deal with what I shouldn't know

Worn out always being afraid
An endless stream of fear that I've made

You live it or lie it!

Keep searching, keep on searching
This search goes on, this search goes on

My lifestyle determines my deathstyle

Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tick tock
Frantic tick tick tick tick tick tick tock

My lifestyle (Birth is pain)
Determines by deathstyle (Life is pain)
A rising tide (Death is pain)
That pushes to the other side (It's all the same)

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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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11 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Frantic" is a song by American heavy metal band, Metallica. Founded in 1981, the band has gained worldwide recognition since their inception and is a part of the "Big Four" of thrash metal.
Song's Album
It is the opening track and second single from their eighth studio album, "St. Anger," released in June 2003.
Unique Sound
Unlike many of Metallica’s other tracks, "Frantic" introduces a unique musical style with elements of alternative metal, thereby deviating from their traditional thrash metal sound.
Song Meaning
The song is generally interpreted as dealing with themes of anxiety, fear, and the frenzied state of modern life, essentially reflecting the band's own troubled state during its production.
Recovery Inspiration
Metallica's singer and rhythm guitarist, James Hetfield, wrote the lyrics of "Frantic" based on his experiences in rehab. The band's overall struggles with addictions during the making of "St. Anger" greatly influenced the album and this song.
Drum Tone
Controversial among fans, the song features Lars Ulrich's snare drum with the snares off, giving it a distinct, higher-pitched "ringing" tone that became a characteristic of the "St. Anger" album.
Live Performances
Despite mixed reviews, "Frantic" has been performed live over 170 times, with one of its most notable performances being at the 2003 Reading Festival.
Song Length
"Frantic," with a running duration of 5:50 minutes, is one of the shorter songs on the "St. Anger" album, which is known for its lengthy tracks.
Music Video
The song’s music video, directed by Wayne Isham, involves the band playing on what appears to be the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, and portrays a man's journey through his past.
Commercial Performance
Though the song did not make any significant commercial impact in comparison to their other hits, it did manage to reach number 21 on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2003.
Album Recognition
Despite mixed reviews, the song's album "St. Anger" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2004, helping to bring Metallica back into the limelight after a challenging period.

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