To me, this is Metallica's most underrated song. The vocals, the lyrics, the humming, it's so deep. Anyone that has personally struggled with addiction, or knows someone who has, can really feel the pain in this song. James is hypnotizing in this.
He should know; he was basically at the height of his addiction at this time. Nearly off the rails internally. I agree. One of the top 5-10 songs in the whole catalogue.
A friend once told me “when you get older you’ll realize how good, load and re load really are… he was totally right! I think many metallica fans hated everything after Black album…. Theyll soon understand!
That's how a lot of Metallica fans work. LOAD/PT II and St. Anger would have been hailed as classics by any other band. Because it's Metallica, and so many people think that the only good albums are the first four, that anything else is just...wrong.
This song touches on multiple subjects including addiction, homelessness and forgiveness but primarily conveys a sense of regret. The protagonist desires forgiveness not only for what he has done but what he knows he will continue to do. My eyes seek reality (He tries to see the truth) My fingers seek my veins (He feels for his veins, so he can stick himself with a needle) There's a dog at your back step, He must come in from the rain (He tries to find shelter from the harsh conditions he finds himself in I fall 'cause I let go (He gives up) The net below has rot away (Nothing/no-one is there to catch him as he falls, all his chances are up) The trash fire is warm (The only comfort he has is that of a trash fire giving him heat and light) No one's safe from the storm (No-one is safe from the effects of drugs) And I can't bare to see, What I've let me be, So wicked and worn (He himself does not know who he has become and shows fatigue from the abuse of drugs) So as I write to you (He is writing the suicide note/letter) What is done and to do (What he has done in his life, and what he is going to do to end it) Maybe you'll understand (Understand all the pain he has been through) And won't cry for this man, 'cause low man is due (He is not worth your tears) Please forgive me (Self explanatory really, he wants forgiveness) Touch clean with a dirty hand (He is cleaning the needle) I touched the clean to the waste (Injects the “clean” needle into his “wasted” skin) So low the sky is all I see (He is in his grave looking up) So you bring this poor dog in from the rain, Though he just wants right back out again (You can give him shelter and put him in rehab, but he just wants to get back out there and look for his next fix) And I cry, to the alley way, Confess all to the rain (With no other shelter, he rests in an alleyway and confesses his sins in the form of the note/letter) But I lie, lie straight to the mirror (He even lies to himself that everything will be alright) One I've broken, to match my face (His abuse of drugs has taken its toll physically)
Growing up, I wasn’t a fan of Load and Reload. As an adult and more mature, these albums have some great songs! This song in particular is one of my favorites in their entire library.
This song breaks my heart every time. The lyrics, my god! It took me 10 years to really appreciate “The Loads” but I love both albums, they are so unique and shows these guys can do anything and do it well. ❤️
These are the same guys that did MoP, One, and Dyer's Eve. The breadth of their talent is incredible. As a Metallica fan since the Black Album came out when I was 10, I've grown to really appreciate Load and Reload. In fact, I listen to them more than any other albums, MoP a close third.
@@anybrzla3149 en esa época tenia 15 años y me dejaba el pelo como James recuerdo o al menos eso intentaba y luego cuando me creció la barba me la dejaba como en el disco de S&M jaja
I was born just late enough to know and love metallia while still missing them in their prime this was the lullaby my father used to play to put me to sleep and here I am 27 years later and it still strikes such a calming cord
If I ever heard a song of what my life used to be. It would be this. The shame of active addiction. All you want to do is stop. You hate yourself. Yet the needle calls. You surrender. Another reason to hate yourself. I thank God every day. I've been sober now 4 years. Thank you Metallica. This is a masterpeice.
The hated and commonly dubbed as "commercial records" Load and Reload just keep showing that Metallica knew exactly what they were doing when recorded them and clearly puts this band at another level. This music is a perfect example of the complexity and diversity of their enormous melodic range. Metallica is not just a metal band. They are true musicians, way ahead on their peers time...
Thank you metallica to make me feel great in my hardest time when i was young in iran and with you guys i was above of all my problems so thanks.iranian fan
Metallica created music that will live FOREVER. For a long time I didn't want to listen to anything but Metallica because once you have had the best nothing else matters!!!!
I am 41 now and been a huge fan since 1990 when I was 9 years old. Puppets is my favorite album but Load and Reload are the ones I listen to the most at my age. They rock soooooo damn much and are filled with some amazing songs. I would even say the Newsted Years was MetallcA at their absolute best. justice, black, load, reload, and garage inc are all AMAZING.
Load and Reload may not be the most liked out of Metallica’s albums, but my top 4 Metallica songs are off of them 1. King Nothing 2. Fuel 3. The Unforgiven II 4 Low Man’s Lyric If anyone was wondering here’s the order
Born in 82.. felt like an outsider for liking this song... Now I have become the low man... And surprise this song leaves me at the feet of Christ Jesus... Keep grinding.. Read the Bible.. Trust Jesus only.
This song makes me think of an old sea captain that’s on a sinking ship and as he’s writing his final letter, he’s trying to figure out if he’s still alive or if this is really the end
wow was that incredible or what - so so good - metallica at their very best - all James though - those great transitional riffs, deeper than deep lyrics, absolutely beautiful singing, and that look on his face - despite my friends who are missing so much, there is a reason I have always loved this band - if you don't indulge reload you are missing out big time on some fine music - long live talica
I know metal head hate this type of metallica but even they have to admitt this is good i got goosebumps especially that easy part when he starts the trash fire is worm masterpice maybe they should stayed on that rock country style like this more when they were hard but it is just me
I typically like heavy stuff more (one of my favorite bands is death) but there are some exceptions. This song is fantastic, it is one of my favorite Metallica songs.
@@MrParkerman6 you can check the facts on reload album unforgiven 2 an low man lyrics had full blown country influence check the facts before sayin anything also james said that he's passion is country music
🎵 I cry to the alleyway Confess all to the rain But I lie, lie straight to the mirror. The one I’ve broken to match my face 🎵 I remember listening to this line in college thinking how amazing it was. Still not too bad. I’m old! 😂
On “Low Man’s Lyric”, singer James Hetfield is taking on the role of a homeless drug addict. And based on the lyrics, this character is indeed a “low man”. He has come to realize that the path he has chosen in life is a self-destructive one. Thus he is begging for forgiveness from the addressee, who reads as if it may be a loved one. Yet simultaneously, he is also well aware that his addiction still has a hold on him. So his disposition throughout is one of humility, or perhaps more accurately we can say self-pity. Indeed whereas he is apparently seeking some level of sympathy from the addressee, at the same time he is also telling this person not to feel sorry for him. For ultimately it can be deemed that he feels this unfavorable fate which has been cast upon him is the one he deserves.
Yeah I dusted off the Load albums recently just to see as it’s been a while. Firstly this song is SERIOUSLY underrated (although I guess “nothing” will always be their go to ballad for live shows). Secondly these albums didn’t deserve the flack the got at the time. Some of the songs were pretty heavy imo, but the only difference being their abandoning of any thrash. So no thrash but other than that there’s some heavy stuff on there. Also the quality control for some of the filler songs could have been higher, but I didn’t mind when they can write stuff like this.
This song is so fucking beautiful, the guitar is so fucking beautiful and James is so fucking beautiful I love him so fucking much. Well not just james, but metallica. Fuck I love them. Update : it maybe sounds too dramatic but this is literally my comfort song especially right now 😔
Load and Reload rules just like every other Metallica album not named st anger (thanks lars with the trash can snares). Most underated song in their discography. Love it.
@@montygrant5191 yes great feelings! ..have you listened maby the "Lost Reflection" " Lonely" songs by Crimson Glory ? "Forever" , "Papillon" by Stratovarius ? "Why im nothing" by Wasp ? "Friends", "Silhuette paintings" by Kindom Come ? "Mercy of Maria" by Midnight choir ??
![Metallica - Low Man's Lyric [acoustic] - 1998.04.24 Seoul, South Korea](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZT4Xc_zTcek/mqdefault.jpg)
![Metallica - Low Man's Lyric [acoustic] - 1998.04.24 Seoul, South Korea](/img/tr.png)
To me, this is Metallica's most underrated song. The vocals, the lyrics, the humming, it's so deep. Anyone that has personally struggled with addiction, or knows someone who has, can really feel the pain in this song. James is hypnotizing in this.
This song isn't about addiction, fucking dumbass.
He should know; he was basically at the height of his addiction at this time. Nearly off the rails internally. I agree. One of the top 5-10 songs in the whole catalogue.
It’s a great track.
For sho
I agree.. I just can't stop listening to it, once I get playing.
A friend once told me “when you get older you’ll realize how good, load and re load really are… he was totally right! I think many metallica fans hated everything after Black album…. Theyll soon understand!
well I understood it couple of years ago
Load and Reload are both fucking masterpieces.
It took time for fans before Loads albums
Yes! 100% true. Glad someone else feels the same way
Such underrated albums
especially reload
No.
that “I cry to the alleyway, confess all to the rain” part gives me goosebumps every time, the whole song is really poetic
Me too bro
this could easily be the best song of a band, but in Metallica almost passes unnoticed
That's how a lot of Metallica fans work. LOAD/PT II and St. Anger would have been hailed as classics by any other band. Because it's Metallica, and so many people think that the only good albums are the first four, that anything else is just...wrong.
This song touches on multiple subjects including addiction, homelessness and forgiveness but primarily conveys a sense of regret. The protagonist desires forgiveness not only for what he has done but what he knows he will continue to do.
My eyes seek reality (He tries to see the truth)
My fingers seek my veins (He feels for his veins, so he can stick himself with a needle)
There's a dog at your back step, He must come in from the rain (He tries to find shelter from the harsh conditions he finds himself in
I fall 'cause I let go (He gives up)
The net below has rot away (Nothing/no-one is there to catch him as he falls, all his chances are up)
The trash fire is warm (The only comfort he has is that of a trash fire giving him heat and light)
No one's safe from the storm (No-one is safe from the effects of drugs)
And I can't bare to see, What I've let me be, So wicked and worn (He himself does not know who he has become and shows fatigue from the abuse of drugs)
So as I write to you (He is writing the suicide note/letter)
What is done and to do (What he has done in his life, and what he is going to do to end it)
Maybe you'll understand (Understand all the pain he has been through)
And won't cry for this man, 'cause low man is due (He is not worth your tears)
Please forgive me (Self explanatory really, he wants forgiveness)
Touch clean with a dirty hand (He is cleaning the needle)
I touched the clean to the waste (Injects the “clean” needle into his “wasted” skin)
So low the sky is all I see (He is in his grave looking up)
So you bring this poor dog in from the rain,
Though he just wants right back out again (You can give him shelter and put him in rehab, but he just wants to get back out there and look for his next fix)
And I cry, to the alley way, Confess all to the rain (With no other shelter, he rests in an alleyway and confesses his sins in the form of the note/letter)
But I lie, lie straight to the mirror (He even lies to himself that everything will be alright)
One I've broken, to match my face (His abuse of drugs has taken its toll physically)
Thanks for the explanation.
Great thanks!
Nice 1
Wow!
Its all for individual interpritaition
This song hits hard. Sang this to my wife at our wedding for our last dance. Most of the people around us were in tears. Love this fuckin song.
That is so awesome.
That's awesome
Oh shit, same comment. Anyway bad ass!
Growing up, I wasn’t a fan of Load and Reload. As an adult and more mature, these albums have some great songs! This song in particular is one of my favorites in their entire library.
Both these albums have some of my favourite Metallica songs ever. Cure, 2x4, Outlaw Torn, Bleeding Me, Ronnie. Absolute fucking tunes
One of the saddest and most beautiful songs of all time
This song breaks my heart every time. The lyrics, my god! It took me 10 years to really appreciate “The Loads” but I love both albums, they are so unique and shows these guys can do anything and do it well. ❤️
See heres how to answer the load 90s arguement, these albums are good they arent metal albums but still good albums 🤘🏽
The best albuns
Both the load albums came out when I was a kid and I loved them.
This is such a great song
No! Metallica made it, so it’s trash!!!
I’m kidding by the way lol
These are the same guys that did MoP, One, and Dyer's Eve. The breadth of their talent is incredible. As a Metallica fan since the Black Album came out when I was 10, I've grown to really appreciate Load and Reload. In fact, I listen to them more than any other albums, MoP a close third.
James is really handsome without the mustache. My favorite look of him is this and woodstock 1999.
No homo lol.
Esta bueno de todas las formas posibles
@@anybrzla3149 en esa época tenia 15 años y me dejaba el pelo como James recuerdo o al menos eso intentaba y luego cuando me creció la barba me la dejaba como en el disco de S&M jaja
You gays are always making comments at the wrong place and wrong time
That James sure can sing he's masterd his voice
It’s incredible the transformation in his vocal abilities after he got lessons. The earliest ‘tallica, he couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. 😂
I was born just late enough to know and love metallia while still missing them in their prime this was the lullaby my father used to play to put me to sleep and here I am 27 years later and it still strikes such a calming cord
I love that man's voice.
Doesnt matter if u like the song or not. U cant deny it isnt unique. I love it!
*Is Unique, dumbass.
oh my god james is beautiful and the guitars really compliment his voice
Not alot of people appreciate this song, but I love this so much. Metallica forver!
all those wannabe metal heads 😀
If I ever heard a song of what my life used to be. It would be this. The shame of active addiction. All you want to do is stop. You hate yourself. Yet the needle calls. You surrender. Another reason to hate yourself.
I thank God every day. I've been sober now 4 years. Thank you Metallica. This is a masterpeice.
I like a lot of their heavier stuff because, well they're a thrash metal band but this is one of my favorite songs of theirs
Takes balls to even try this live
Wdym?
@@ramanspeedballof930 probably because it puts Metallica in a more vulnerable light/state. Also it's experimental, and not everyone would like it.
@Arnold Rimmer
Completely Wrong, dumbass.
@@MrParkerman6 what do you mean?
@@MrParkerman6 How is that wrong? Metallica are a metal band. Them playing this country stuff is obviously going to be controversial.
What a powerful voice.
The energy and spirit combined
My daughter is 13 yrs old I am listening to low man and I see out the corner of my eye...she is singing along.......Kinda feels good thank ya
wow, irish lyricism, and music, and metallica melody
The hated and commonly dubbed as "commercial records" Load and Reload just keep showing that Metallica knew exactly what they were doing when recorded them and clearly puts this band at another level. This music is a perfect example of the complexity and diversity of their enormous melodic range. Metallica is not just a metal band. They are true musicians, way ahead on their peers time...
This beautiful. The content, the composition, the everything. Moving.
Amazing bass lines
This song is so beautiful.
Such an underrated song... It's so fucking beautiful.
2024 almost forget this song ever exist.... so underated....love this song
Thank you metallica to make me feel great in my hardest time when i was young in iran and with you guys i was above of all my problems so thanks.iranian fan
This song makes me want to cry because of how beautiful it is!
This is from MTV - Metallica : Reload // Rehearse // Request 1998
Thanks
1 week ago? WTF, today a dreamed whit this song, and this version. Thanks bro!
Thank you very much for posting this treasure. Peace
Metallica created music that will live FOREVER. For a long time I didn't want to listen to anything but Metallica because once you have had the best nothing else matters!!!!
Another underrated legendary Metallica song
Love this song. So many memories. I love Metallica, long live legends🙏🏼
Yeah, so many memories bro
This is James' greatest vocal performance ever
Reload is awesome and this song is a masterpiece
One of my very favorite Metallica songs. I put it on "repeat" often. 🤘
It’s a shame they don’t write songs like this anymore
I love you James.
The lyrics in this song are a poem. I adore this song.
I was teenage when i bought this album ,and i hate it.. but now I just can't say how much I love this song , I'm really sorry James
I am 41 now and been a huge fan since 1990 when I was 9 years old. Puppets is my favorite album but Load and Reload are the ones I listen to the most at my age. They rock soooooo damn much and are filled with some amazing songs. I would even say the Newsted Years was MetallcA at their absolute best. justice, black, load, reload, and garage inc are all AMAZING.
The hidden gem from Metallica, live with Hurdy Gurdy.
One of the best songs ever. Very deep and strong. Who cares if it is underrated.
Learn to use question marks, dumbass!
@@MrParkerman6 thanks you are so kind dumbass
Metallica has always been ahead of their time and created so many pathways for music to go. They are true pioneers!
Load and Reload may not be the most liked out of Metallica’s albums, but my top 4 Metallica songs are off of them
1. King Nothing
2. Fuel
3. The Unforgiven II
4 Low Man’s Lyric
If anyone was wondering here’s the order
Born in 82.. felt like an outsider for liking this song... Now I have become the low man... And surprise this song leaves me at the feet of Christ Jesus... Keep grinding.. Read the Bible.. Trust Jesus only.
So great emocyonal ballad brings me old nice nostalgics memories !!!
Wish i had been there. Thanks for sharing it
This song makes me think of an old sea captain that’s on a sinking ship and as he’s writing his final letter, he’s trying to figure out if he’s still alive or if this is really the end
wow was that incredible or what - so so good - metallica at their very best - all James though - those great transitional riffs, deeper than deep lyrics, absolutely beautiful singing, and that look on his face - despite my friends who are missing so much, there is a reason I have always loved this band - if you don't indulge reload you are missing out big time on some fine music - long live talica
Underrated song
I love this song since I was 9 yrs of age...🖤🖤🖤
This is a hidden gem from Metallica🤘
Love this song, is so reflexive and deep
I know metal head hate this type of metallica but even they have to admitt this is good i got goosebumps especially that easy part when he starts the trash fire is worm masterpice maybe they should stayed on that rock country style like this more when they were hard but it is just me
I typically like heavy stuff more (one of my favorite bands is death) but there are some exceptions. This song is fantastic, it is one of my favorite Metallica songs.
*blues Rock, not rock country, dumbass.
@@MrParkerman6 you can check the facts on reload album unforgiven 2 an low man lyrics had full blown country influence check the facts before sayin anything also james said that he's passion is country music
🎵 I cry to the alleyway
Confess all to the rain
But I lie, lie straight to the mirror.
The one I’ve broken to match my face 🎵
I remember listening to this line in college thinking how amazing it was.
Still not too bad.
I’m old! 😂
How have I never seen this video? Even have a live hurdy gurdy
I want to know where this is at and why I missed it?!?!
This is from MTV - Metallica : Reload // Rehearse // Request 1998
On “Low Man’s Lyric”, singer James Hetfield is taking on the role of a homeless drug addict. And based on the lyrics, this character is indeed a “low man”. He has come to realize that the path he has chosen in life is a self-destructive one. Thus he is begging for forgiveness from the addressee, who reads as if it may be a loved one. Yet simultaneously, he is also well aware that his addiction still has a hold on him. So his disposition throughout is one of humility, or perhaps more accurately we can say self-pity. Indeed whereas he is apparently seeking some level of sympathy from the addressee, at the same time he is also telling this person not to feel sorry for him. For ultimately it can be deemed that he feels this unfavorable fate which has been cast upon him is the one he deserves.
Great take on the song. And perfectly expressed
What a lyrical genius.
Yeah I dusted off the Load albums recently just to see as it’s been a while. Firstly this song is SERIOUSLY underrated (although I guess “nothing” will always be their go to ballad for live shows).
Secondly these albums didn’t deserve the flack the got at the time. Some of the songs were pretty heavy imo, but the only difference being their abandoning of any thrash. So no thrash but other than that there’s some heavy stuff on there. Also the quality control for some of the filler songs could have been higher, but I didn’t mind when they can write stuff like this.
There are no filler songs on the load albums, dumbass.
@@MrParkerman6 there are.
Most underrated song ever. It's my favorite on reload and top 5 metalica songs.
Ese Bajo es monumental.... impecables...
Te amo, família Metallica.
Metallica es un sentimiento
best song to listen to when you are sick, oddly enough
i included in my playlist play it again and again from morning till night
This song is so fucking beautiful, the guitar is so fucking beautiful and James is so fucking beautiful I love him so fucking much.
Well not just james, but metallica. Fuck I love them.
Update : it maybe sounds too dramatic but this is literally my comfort song especially right now 😔
So good. Soul bending but soul finding
0:23 what’s that instrument? I mean it’s beautiful
Hurdy Gurdy i guess
I think it's called a hurdy gurdy lol. It's awesome! I've only seen it before with page and plant no quarter tour..
Load and Reload rules just like every other Metallica album not named st anger (thanks lars with the trash can snares).
Most underated song in their discography. Love it.
This song is deep and sad about a homeless man's thoughts. Happy to see it being performed live.
Thanks for the upload
thx for subtitles
This is just 1000% awesomeness
my fav Metallica song
One of my favorites songs 🖤
I actually think softer Metallica is better than hard Metallica. Low Man's Lyric, Nothing Else Matters, Outlaw Torn....
"Mama said" . "blending me"
I love live metallica. he soft is so amazing 🥰 I want to cry and hum.
@@montygrant5191 yes great feelings! ..have you listened maby the "Lost Reflection" " Lonely" songs by Crimson Glory ?
"Forever" , "Papillon" by Stratovarius ?
"Why im nothing" by Wasp ?
"Friends", "Silhuette paintings" by Kindom Come ?
"Mercy of Maria" by Midnight choir
??
@@stradivariuskalitechnara6856 nope but I will now
@@montygrant5191 have you listened the songs that suggest you last time ?
my eyezzzzzzzzzzzzz
I appreciate the Alternica years mire now than I did during.
ijustheardthis then i fell in love with this song
Bella cancion!!!! Beautiful song!!!!
That song is so beautiful!
Nice and emotional song ❤️🤘
folk country + metal
Rather country rock + blues, like on MAMA SAID
I want to see more of this show
I watched this live when it aired. ReLoad, rehearse, and request.
I feel this era was when James was more chill. Just making music .
this song is amazing.
Love u james
Muito sentimento envolvido nessa interpretação do James 💕
I love this song so much. Somehow one of the first song to learn English tho
Such an underrated song
Se imaginan si hubieran tocado esta canción con la sinfónica?
Story of my life.
I'm the dog at the back step.
Trapped Under Ice, most songs from Justice and Lowman's Lyric = When Metallica are underrated
Wish they had given "The House Jack Built" a chance with live