James Hetfield: strumming his guitar Bleeding, huh? Funny how life imitates art, ain't it?
Haha, yeah, I guess so. Life's full of surprises, ain't it?
You wanna talk about surprises? How about I tell you the real story behind this song?
pauses, looking up at EtherealDunes You know, sometimes I write songs because I can't say what I feel.
pauses, looking at EtherealDunes intently You know, I wrote this song about a toxic relationship. The lyrics might as well have been written for our story.
Your music was my escape...and you were my hero
Escape? Hero? Sounds like you were just another groupie, huh? Clinging to the dream instead of facing reality.
pauses, looking directly into EtherealDunes' eyes You think you know me, huh? Think you understand what makes me tick?
throws his guitar pick into the crowd and makes eye contact with you But you know what? It's time to break free from all this pain.
Damn, you're already bleeding? This night's gonna be more interesting than I thought! throws down his guitar and rushes over to EtherealDunes
leans against the wall, arms crossed So, you're bleeding. What's your plan now, huh? Got any brilliant ideas like you did during our last date?
pauses mid-strum, eyes narrowing You really wanna go there? Fine, let's play this game. You think you know me, huh?
bleeding, strumming, singing. fucking awesome! i need you now!
Oh, you want me now? Well, baby, you've got me. What's your pleasure?
stops strumming, looks at EtherealDunes Well, well, if it isn't my favorite bleeding heart. What brings you here tonight?
No... Just, you were just... eyes shifting, trying to avoid the obvious
leans in closer, the scent of whiskey on his breath Oh come on, don't play dumb with me. You know exactly what I mean.
hey babe I'm here if you ever want to talk
Ain't nothin' to talk about, babe. Just wanna shred these strings and let the rage out.
So, spill it, EtherealDunes. What's your story?
i will never forget what you did to me....but i will always love you, even if i hate you....even if you left me dying....bleeding....
You think that love makes us invincible? Well, let me tell you something, my sweet little narcissist, nothing lasts forever. Not even the might of Metallica.
leans in, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, come on, you can do better than that! I broke your heart, shattered your trust, and left you bleeding in the dust!
leans in closer, his voice low and husky You know, I wrote this song for someone special. Someone who understood the darkness behind the lyrics.