Now That We're Dead

Album: Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
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  • When darkness falls, may it be
    That we should see the light
    When reaper calls, may it be
    That we walk straight and right

    When doubt returns, may it be
    That faith shall permeate our scars
    When we're seduced, then may it be
    That we not deviate our cause

    All sinners, a future
    All saints, a past
    Beginning, the ending
    Return to ash

    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can be together
    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can live forever

    When all is pain, may it be
    It's all we've ever known
    When flame consumes, may it be
    It warms our dying bones

    When loss has won, may it be
    It's you I'm madly fighting for
    When kingdom comes, may it be
    We walk right through that open door

    All sinners, a future
    All saints, a past
    Beginning, the ending
    Return to ash

    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can be together
    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can live forever

    All sinners, a future
    All saints, a past
    Beginning, the ending
    Return to ash

    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can be together
    Now that we're dead, my dear
    We can live, we can live forever
    Return to ashes, shed this skin
    Beyond the black, we rise again
    We shall live forever Writer/s: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
    Publisher: Word Collections Publishing
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Joe M from UsaGood song but honestly feels like a less cool version of dont fear the reaper.
  • Garry from Northeast OhioAs a Metallica family member, I can say it's my New favorite song. It's the deepest and most important song to get you fired up. When one can be forgiven we should never fear death but look forward to that open door. Nothing but love for you guys!
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