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Don't Tread On Me is the 6th song from Metallica's self-titled album. The song could be interpreted as a patriotic song, as it is connected with the American Revolutionary War. The meaning of the song and the lyrics could also be interpreted in the exact opposite way. In that aspect it could be a condemnation of blind patriotism, or criticism of the aggressive foreign policies of the U.S (also shown with the lines "to secure peace is / to prepare for war", and "Never surrenders, showing the fangs of rage" talking about how America wont back down). The lyrics are probably connected close with the Gulf War, because the song has been written during the time of the war. The rhythmic timing played by the guitars, bass and drums gives the song a somewhat "militaristic" sound.
During the instrumental intro In America from the play and film West Side Story is quoted.[1]. The lyrics also feature a reference to American Revolutionary Patrick Henry's famous quote "give me liberty or give me death" with the line "liberty or death, what we so proudly hail".
The song has never been performed live by the band. One possible reason is James Hetfield's particular dislike for this song, as revealed in an April 2001 interview with Playboy magazine.[2]
The song reached #21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States, despite never being released as a single.
External links and references
- ^ "AllMetallica song info page". Retrieved 2007-02-25.
- ^ "Playboy April 2001 interview transcript". Retrieved 2007-02-25.
HETFIELD: There are some songs on there I don't like. Through The Never was a little wacky. Don't Tread on Me, probably not one of my favorite songs musically. Holier Than Thou was one of the sillier songs, more the old style of writing.
