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Artist: Metallica
Track: The God That Failed

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Pride you took Pride you feel
Pride that you felt when you'd kneel
Not the word, not the love
Not what you thought from above

It feeds it grows
It clouds all that you will know
Deceit deceive
Decide just what you believe
I see faith in your eyes
Never your hear the discouraging lies
I hear faith in your cries
Broken is the promise, betrayal
The healing hand held back by the deepened nail
Follow the god that failed
Find your peace
Find your say
Find the smooth road in your way
Trust you gave
A child to save
Left you cold and him in grave

It feeds it grows
It clouds all that you will know
Deceit deceive
Decide just what you believe
I see faith in your eyes
Never you hear the discouraging lies
I hear faith in your cries
Broken is the promise, betrayal
The healing hand held back by the deepened nail
Follow the god that failed

I see faith in your eyes
Broken is the promise, betrayal
The healing hand held back by the deepened nail
Follow the god that failed

Pride you took pride you feel
Pride that you felt when you'd kneel
Trust you gave a child to save
Left you cold and him in grave

I see faith in your eyes
Never you hear the discouraging lies
I hear faith in your cries
Broken is the promise, betrayal
The healing hand held back by deepened nail
Follow the god that failed
Follow the god that failed
Broken is the promise, betrayal, betrayal yeah
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Genius Lyrics
Metallica – The God That Failed
This entire song is about James Hetfield’s mother and her refusal of cancer treatment because of her Christian Science beliefs. The beliefs are that you should not be healed by
Metallica – The God That Failed Samples
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Finntroll – The God That Failed
Pride you took, pride you feel / Pride that you felt when you'd kneel / Not the word, not the love / Not what you thought from above / It feeds, it grows / It clouds all that you
Metallica – The God That Failed (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Studio Banter] / [?]: Play, uh, God That Failed, [?] / [Instrumental] / [Studio Banter] / [?]: [?]
IDLES – The God That Failed
Pride you took / Pride you feel / Pride that you felt when you’d kneel / Not the word / Not the love / Not what you thought from above / Ah-ah / I see faith in your eyes / Never
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Imelda May – The God That Failed
[Verse 1] / Pride you took, pride you feel / Pride that you felt when you'd kneel / Not the word, not the love / Not what you thought from above / [Pre-Chorus] / It feeds, it grows
Genius Brasil Traduções – Metallica - The God That Failed (Tradução em Português)
[Letra de "Metallica - The God That Failed (Tradução)"] / [Verso 1] / Orgulho você tirou, orgulho você sente / Orgulho que você sentiu quando se ajoelhou / Não a palavra, não o
Genius Nederlandse Vertalingen – Metallica - The God That Failed (Nederlandse Vertaling)
[Songtekst van "The God That Failed” (Vertaling)] / [Vers 1: James Hetfield] / Trots nam je, trots voel je / Trots dat je voelde wanneer je zou knielen / Niet het woord, niet de
Metallica – The Unforgiven (Radio Edit)
New blood joins this Earth / And quickly he's subdued / Through constant pained disgrace / The young boy learns their rules / With time, the child draws in / This whipping boy done
Metallica – Through the Never (From Kirk’s Riff Tapes)
[Studio Banter] / Kirk: Second version, regular [?] / [Instrumental]
Metallica – Holier Than Thou (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Studio Banter] / [?]: Ok, [?], uh, Holier Than Thou / [?] / [Instrumental]
Metallica – My Friend Of Misery (August 29th, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Instrumental]
Metallica – Killing Time (Take 18, October 12th, 1990)
[Studio Banter] / [?]: This is Killing Time, take 18 / Last take of [?] / [Instrumental]
Metallica – Through the Never (July 12th, 1990, Work In Progress)
[Instrumental] / [?]
Metallica – Sad But True (From James' Riff Tapes)
[Instrumental]
Metallica – Of Wolf and Man (From Kirk’s Riff Tapes)
[Instrumental]
Metallica – Wherever I May Roam (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Instrumental] / [Part Of Chorus] / Anywhere I roam / Where I lay my head is home / Anywhere I roam / Where I lay my head is home / Yeah! / [Outro] / Wherever I may roam / Wherever
Metallica – Enter Sandman (Radio Edit)
Say your prayers, little one / Don't forget, my son / To include everyone / I tuck you in, warm within / Keep you free from sin / 'Til the sandman, he comes / Sleep with one eye
Metallica – Wherever I May Roam (July 24th, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Studio Banter] / James Hetfield: *drums being played* / [?] / [Instrumental] / [?] / Oooh
Metallica – One (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA, 01/11/92)
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Metallica – Wherever I May Roam (Radio Edit)
And the road becomes my bride / And the road becomes my bride / I am stripped of all but pride / So in her, I do confide / And she keeps me satisfied / Gives me all I need / And
Metallica – Wherever I May Roam (From James’ Riff Tapes)
[Instrumental]
Metallica – My Friend Of Misery (September 3rd, 1990, Writing In Progress)
[Instrumental]
Metallica – Don't Tread On Me (August 13th, 1990 Demo)
[Intro] / Don't tread on me / Don't tread on me / [Verse 1] / [?] / [?] / [?] / [?] / [?] / [?] / [?] / [?] / Don't tread on me / I said "Don't tread on me" / [Chorus
Metallica – Through the Never (August 31st, 1990 Demo)
[?]
Metallica – My Friend of Misery (Take 4, October 27th, 1990)
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released. Please check back once the ... The God That Failed (August 22nd, 1990, Writing In Progress). 71. Of Wolf and ...
Metallica – Enter Sandman (Take 15, January 21st, 1991)
[Studio Banter] / [?]: This is, uh... take 15 / *guitar being played, keys jingling* / [?] / *keys jingling* / 2, 3, 4 / [Instrumental Intro] / [Verse 1] / Say your prayers, little
Metallica – Bass Solo (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA, 10/12/91)
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Metallica - The God That Failed Lyrics
Metallica "The God That Failed": Pride you took Pride you feel Pride that you felt when you'd kneel Not the word Not the love Not wh...
Imelda May - The God That Failed Lyrics
"The God That Failed" lyrics. Imelda May Lyrics. "The God That Failed" (originally by Metallica). Pride you took. Pride you feel. Pride that you felt when you'd ...
IDLES - The God That Failed Lyrics
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Lyrics for The God That Failed by Metallica. Pride you took, pride you feel Pride that you felt when you′d kneel Not the word, not the ...
Metallica - The God That Failed - Take 26 - December 6th, 1990 Lyrics
Lyrics for The God That Failed - Take 26 - December 6th, 1990 by Metallica. This is the God that failed, take 26 This is the best yet Hey Can we do a pickup right th...
Metallica - The God That Failed translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for The God That Failed by Metallica. Pride you took, pride you feel Pride that you felt when you′d kneel Not the word, not the ...
Neotek - The God That Failed Lyrics
Lyrics for The God That Failed by Neotek. Pride you took Pride you feel Pride that you felt when you′d kneel Not the word Not the lo...
IDLES - The God That Failed Lyrics
Lyrics for The God That Failed by IDLES. Pride you took, pride you feel Pride that you felt when you′d kneel Not the word, not the ...
Metallica - The God That Failed translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for The God That Failed by Metallica. Pride you took, pride you feel Pride that you felt when you′d kneel Not the word, not the ...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Metallica release “The God That Failed”?
Metallica released “The God That Failed” on August 12, 1991.
Q:Who wrote “The God That Failed” by Metallica?
“The God That Failed” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “The God That Failed (Pre-Production Rehearsal)”?
Metallica released “The God That Failed (Pre-Production Rehearsal)” on September 1, 2021.
Q:Who produced “The God That Failed (From James’ Riff Tapes)” by Metallica?
“The God That Failed (From James’ Riff Tapes)” by Metallica was produced by James Hetfield.
Q:When did Metallica release “The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo)”?
Metallica released “The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo)” by Metallica?
“The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo)” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield.
Q:When did Metallica release “The God That Failed (Take 26, December 6th, 1990)”?
Metallica released “The God That Failed (Take 26, December 6th, 1990)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “The God That Failed” by Imelda May?
“The God That Failed” by Imelda May was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:Who produced “The God That Failed” by Neptunes Sky?
“The God That Failed” by Neptunes Sky was produced by Neptunes Sky.
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