The Struggle Within Lyrics
Metallica
Lyrics
Reaching out for something you've got to feel
While clutching to what you had thought was real
Kicking at a dead horse pleases you
No way of showing your gratitude
S-s-so many things you don't want to do
What is it? What have you got to lose
What the hell? What the hell?
What is that you think you're gonna find?
Hypocrite, hypocrite
Boredom sets into the boring mind
Struggle within, it suits you fine
Struggle within, your ruined
Struggle within, you seal your own coffin
Struggle within, the struggling within
Home is not a home it becomes a hell
Turning it into your prison cell
Advantages are taken, not handed out
While you struggle inside your hell
Reaching out, reaching out
Grabbing for something you've got to feel
Closing in, closing in
The pressure upon you is so unreal
Struggle within, it suits you fine
Struggle within, your ruined
Struggle within, you seal your own coffin
Struggle within, struggling within
Struggle
Don't
Reaching out for something you've got to feel
While clutching to what you had thought was real
What the hell? What is you think you're gonna find?
Hypocrite, boredom sets into the boring mind
Struggle within, it suits you fine
Struggle within, your ruined
Struggle within, you seal your own coffin
Struggle within, the struggling within
Song & Lyrics Facts
Metallica - The Struggle Within is a song from the band's self-titled fifth album, commonly known as "The Black Album", released on August 12th, 1991. It was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, with members of Metallica including lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield, bassist Jason Newsted, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and drummer Lars Ulrich.
This hard rock/heavy metal track features lyrics that explore inner turmoil and personal struggles while maintaining a positive outlook. The song has become an iconic anthem for those who feel like they are struggling in life and need to find strength within themselves. According to James Hetfield, “The Struggle Within” was inspired by his own battle with alcohol addiction at the time. He said, “It’s about getting yourself together and being true to yourself… I think it’s important for people to realize that if you have problems, you can pull through them.” The lyrics of this powerful song serve as a reminder to stay strong and never give up.