Song Details
Written by
- James Hetfield
- Lars Ulrich
- Kirk Hammett
- Robert Trujillo
Total Performances
4
First Performed Live
June 6, 2006
Most Recent Performance
June 17, 2006
Lyrics
The man in black comes around
He blacks the light, he blacks the sound
Just far enough, he takes from here, to rise above the myth of fear
Then lay your soul in life not found
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Watch the falling sand
Slipping through his hand
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Whisper to your friends
“Death is not the end”
Not the end
Not the end
It’s the beginning
Drop the hourglass of time
Spilling sand we will not find
Dearly beloved, we gather today to say goodbye and find our way
Bid farewell with closing eyes
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Watch the falling sand
Slipping through his hand
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Whisper to your friends
“Death is not the end”
Not the end
Not the end
It’s the beginning
I’ve been a rambler the light changes me
I’ve been a gambler the light sets me free
Done the time in this hell
Accept the toll of the bell
The man in black has turned to light and shall return for you tonight
So say goodbye to your old self
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Watch the falling sand
Slipping through his hand
Open up your gate
Spirit dilate
Whisper to your friends
“Death is not the end”
Not the end
Not the end
It’s the beginning
© 2006 Creeping Death Music (Global Music Rights)
Live Performances
June 17, 2006
Imola, Italy
Heineken Jammin’ Festival @ Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari
June 10, 2006
Castle Donington, England
Download Festival @ Donington Park
June 8, 2006
Arnhem, Netherlands
Gelredome
June 6, 2006
Berlin, Germany
Waldbühne