Dying, dying, someone told me just recently, dying is easy. Living is hard. For everyone.
James HetfieldNo secret that I enjoy motor sports and cars in particular, building cars, building custom cars. Part of that scene. I love the flow of the cars and I love the art part of them. I love the sleekness and the uniqueness of each car that you can dream up.
James HetfieldJust like the poles of a magnet, some people are drawn to death and others are repulsed by it, but we all have to deal with it.
James HetfieldA lot of times, I'll have a goal, I'll start writing, and I'll end up in some far off place, which is good. It's nice to have a focus, but letting the lyrics write themselves where they need to go is important.
James HetfieldNo one but me can save myself though its too late, death greets me warm, now i will just say goodbye.
James HetfieldSend me money, send me green, and Heaven you will meet. Make your contribution and you'll get a better seat.
James HetfieldWe discovered how much money influences certain things work in United States. How things might seem okay on the outside, but internally, they're corrupt.
James HetfieldA lot of modern amps and preamps sound great when you're jamming by yourself, but don't hold up in a band situation. The sound isn't dense enough, and the lows and highs tend to get soaked up by the bass and cymbals.
James HetfieldI'd much rather talk about guitar playing. I hate it when people ask me about my lyrics. I always feel like telling them to just go and read them.
James HetfieldWe'd record a song that people liked and wanted to hear on the radio, and the radio wouldn't play it because it was too long. Or they wanted to edit it, which we wouldn't allow.
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