Metallica: If Darkness Had a Son (Official Lyric Video)

Metallica’s official lyric video for “If Darkness Had a Son,” from the album “72 Seasons.”
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LYRICS
Temptation
Temptation
Temptation
Temptation
The beast still shouts for
what it’s yearning
He stokes the fire, desire burning
The never-ending quenchless craving
The unforgiving misbehaving
If darkness had a son, here I am
Temptation is his father
If darkness had a son, here I am
I bathe in holy water
Temptation, leave me be
Temptation
Temptation
Temptation
Temptation
So paint your eyes as black as sorrow
Hide yourself behind tomorrow
The nightmares search for infiltration
In domination, captivation
If darkness had a son, here I am
Temptation is his father
If darkness had a son, here I am
I bathe in holy water
Temptation, leave me be
Return again to where it’s darkest
Dragging home this heathen harvest
And all the children subjugated
Manipulated, propagated
If darkness had a son, here I am
Temptation is his father
If darkness had a son, here I am
I bathe in holy water
If darkness had a son
Here I am
If darkness had a son
Here I am
If darkness had a son
Here I am
I bathe in holy water
Temptation, leave me be
CREDITS
Director: Tim Saccenti
Graphic Design: Nick Martin
Visual Artist / Editor / Motion-GFX: Alexander Falconer
Producer: Nicholas McGregor
Executive Producer: Jennifer Heath
Production Company: RadicalMedia
Written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich & Kirk Hammett
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[@andrewbresnan1449]

A testament to how truly great they are that they can still make such awesome music after 40 years and 11 albums.

[@5pro479]

Actually it is 42 years now. 1981-2023

[@fixme.96]

@@5pro479 lmao

[@prcxiale1124]

@Hunter Vonnegut bros gatekeeping harder than angels💀

[@JeffTheKiller000]

@@prcxiale1124 thats actually a really fucking funny roast holy

[@B0INS]

30 years? Try 40 bro. Damn I'm old...

[@jeanneritter5315]

My Grandkids get a kick outta watching Grandma headbanging to these new Metallica songs being dropped 👍😎🤘 Thanks for sharing it out Metallica...you guys ROCK !

[@reztrotter]

Keep on head banging

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Thats awesome. I wasn't blessed with kids but this warms my heart to read. Keep on rocking out.

[@-FileNotFound-]

HELL YEAH!

[@HadiaExists]

KEEP HEADBANGING 🤘🏼

[@dugan8786]

Keep rocking out Grandma!

[@petitpedro]

I break something every time James screams TEMPTATION, it's pure adrenaline.

[@amalgasoul5794]

Get therapy.

[@jvramirez1577]

@@amalgasoul5794 you need to find friends

[@KristianKemok]

​@@amalgasoul5794 get a life

[@AlexJanicki]

🤘

[@gabrielteixeira1791]

Yeaaaaah , but with Jason Newsted's backing vocals and choir it would be an excellent record.

[@Metalfan0957]

42 years and still rocking like it’s the 80s ❤️🤟

[@ladescargametal7323]

Because METAL never gets old (too bad for reggaeton, that will die soon, like any other commercial music) :D

[@goranromanistaobradovic-tq7nc]

It true FAN Ffom CROATIA GORAN ROMANISTA ❤❤❤ METALLICA RULES ❤❤

[@JOSEENUNO]

Wprd !!!

[@Cat_Bracelets]

Hell yea!

[@obstrevy8107]

This song yes, but the newer songs dont compete with the 80s lol. Lets be real, they still got that rock in them that everyone loves but they're not as good as they used to be. But this is my fav one of their new album🫶

[@Esoterik14]

Obsessed with this song. Didn't like it at first listen but it has grown on me.

[@nightraven2975]

I like it. It could be a little shorter, though.

[@jazztheory]

​@@nightraven2975 perfect length for me (I listen to many long songs and classical pieces)

[@nightraven2975]

@@jazztheory as do I. Love that stuff.

[@DPR-GENX]

I also like it more with each listen, like the rest of this album and their 1st 5 albums.

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

HERE I AAAAMMMMMM!!!!!

[@ares_bluesteel]

Metallica pulled me out of depression and gave me the energy to change my life for the better. Never stop rocking 🤘🏻

[@bullinachinashop901]

Same I'm back to listening them after awhile and it's just what I needed!!

[@sherienderle7731]

I’m getting back into watching them even though I grew up with them

[@PasqualinoFondanzio]

if better is like your pro pic metallica wrong mission

[@marinacarpenco2369]

Fr

[@3273richard]

I was raised on metallica ! I've been a nomad my whole life & when I'm on the road metallica is the best music to drive/ride to !

[@callmemistahcrypt2220]

Lemme guess you have been listening to Wherever I May Roam most of the time 😂😂😂 (Please get the joke).

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

@@callmemistahcrypt2220 I definitely got it. Now I'm going to. 😂

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Roamer, wanderer, jNomad, vagabond, call me what you will-ill

[@callmemistahcrypt2220]

BUT I’LL TAKE MY TIME ANYWHERE

[@PasqualinoFondanzio]

please dont come in italy

[@SangahNoona]

Love you all! Please live long and make more music! You guys save so many lives! METALLICA FOREVER!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@captaincapitalism264]

Amen.

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Your an awesome artist yourself Sangah.

[@carmonajr18]

This song will DEFINITELY get you pumped for anything! Metallica fan til the day I die and beyond🤘🤘🤘

[@Spynapple101]

People hate on the "easy drums" but I like the beat it go hard and then it just hits you with the TEMPTATION

[@NirvanA3361]

That's the sound we miss nowadays, thank you Mettalica to take me back to the old beautiful days

[@crazy5party1122]

In my opinion, the difference between the two Rockstars (Axl Rose and James Hetfield) today is James Hedfied's voice which is still extraordinary and powerful!!! that's the reason why I loved Metallica even when I was only 6 years old in 1990!! Proud to be a Metallica fan!!! 💥🤘

[@jamesdonnell2290]

How can ANYONE not like this.. Intro pulls you in and then you're hooked... Us poor fishies!!.. Temptation!!!!!!

[@StevOPelO]

Born in 83 discovered Metallica and mega Death at 3 or 4! An older cousin and brother introduced me and I never looked back! Metallica is the story of my life! I just wish I could spend some time with them... I might just sit there dumbfounded...

[@1957raider]

1st time i saw METALLICA in concert was 1984 at the old capital center in washington d.c. they were opening act for ozzy osborne. the ticket cost 12.50 yes 12 dollars 50 cents.

[@blindsphynx5834]

I love Metallica! ❤

[@jamesdonnell2290]

You have great taste in music 😂

[@wendyfeist60]

Me too

[@StephenWatson-bw5pt]

I was born in mid 1985! These guys have been going on for longer than I've been alive! And still going strong! Now that's dedication and commitment!

[@schlossgoldftw]

Winter 93 here. I am a fan since I heard them the very first time in my youth.

[@user-xc2pn1wm2k]

They literally played the entire album in theaters, that's how bad ass they are 🤘

[@gabrielbelmont8013]

This song is incredible and so addictive, great job, Metallica.

[@Ajax-AJ]

I love this new song! Awesome work Metallica!

[@antonispartsalis-ginnerup3453]

Bro they aren't even trying, where did you find the "awesome work"

[@catalinaramirez1881]

​​@@antonispartsalis-ginnerup3453 😌😌algo negativo amigo,prefiero esto aunque no le pongan ganas a estar escuchando Bandas de México o a Kakabunny

[@Ajax-AJ]

@@antonispartsalis-ginnerup3453 At least they are making a new album that's where I find the awesome work dumbass

[@antonispartsalis-ginnerup3453]

@@catalinaramirez1881 English please

[@catalinaramirez1881]

@@antonispartsalis-ginnerup3453 😔😔😔😔Sorry

[@Woelan]

song just gets better and better with every listen

[@gladiator22666]

This has got to be the best music from the band since the Black album …..it made me want to keep listening 🤘👍

[@dgasconcanal1324]

😂

[@gladiator22666]

@@dgasconcanal1324 you like or not ?

[@dksoldierdk]

jaw dropped - eyes teared up --- no surprises just fucking awesomeness

[@Vertical-sandwiches]

I'm grateful we still get to hear new Metallica songs!! Tallica 4 lyf!!

[@cherylsproat4444]

I am loving this so much. Truly an amazing band so glad they are still making music and giving us new concerts to look forward to.

[@meniego2659]

It sounds so cool when James sings TEMPTATION!

[@lightyagami1435]

I love this track! The intro is so addicting!

[@ketankshukla]

Nothing beats a Metallica Riff!!! BEST IN ALL OF ROCK AND METAL!!!

[@meckscustoms9980]

Starting to become my favorite song on the album. Connection to the lyrics are incredible

[@clay106]

Bringing back Ride the Lighting. BACK TO LIFE....

[@daleshelden8394]

Metallica you have redeemed yourself!

[@Lucas_bibliotheek]

WE ALL LOVE YOU METALLICA❤❤❤

[@italianviking9490]

Metallica back with another amazing song, this will definitely be one of the great songs of this year.

[@victoralvarez1961]

In my country don't get too many chances to watch the greatest rock bands, Metallica came here twice, I saw them with my kids, it was a special moment, they're the greatest. Of course I have all their records

[@andrewmcallister7407]

Amazing song from a veteran band showing how good they, young bands pay attention!

[@daaarofficial]

Went to a pub I'd never been to before sober (so, first time basically). The barman was bashing out Metallica on repeat and this track got me onto their music. Didn't know I'd been missing out all these years.

[@ImaHeatseekr]

lucky

[@AxellRosas36]

Welcome to the family man 🤘

[@amirhoseinshams256]

This is the most badass and beautiful single off the album!💥 It reminds me of the old songs🔥🤘🤘🤘🔥 Love and respect from Iran❤️🩶💚

[@joshuaenterline1933]

I heard it on a tiktok and instantly knew

[@amirhoseinshams256]

@Pfnerch you can try and find. I don't need to try. I listen to lots of bands from every sub-generes, and Metallica is one of 'em. How the fuck could you say that songs like "Wherever I May Roam" or "Harvest Of Sorrow" sounds bad?😐

[@Beanpolr]

@@amirhoseinshams256 It can definitely be argued that modern Metallica isn't that good, or at least not as good as they used to be. That being said, there's nothing wrong with still liking them. Millions of people would recommend you different "better" bands, but if you love Metallica, you love Metallica. Nothing wrong with that, friend.

[@CONSOLETRUTH2]

​@Pfnerch dude, don't be a gatekeeper hater. If Metallica is his fave band so be it. Yes many great bands are out there and Metallica is one of them!

[@Ilovethetinas9]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!

[@shanedavidson454]

Oh yeah!!🤟

[@WICKEDCLOOSTER]

YES!

[@sulimand.qotiba4862]

No fking way this beats drop after all these years. What a fucking banger.

[@Redpro_Gaming]

This song is perfect to listen everyday

[@luiscoll2903]

For those who grew up listening to Metallica, like me, should recognize they have improved their musical performance throughout the years, including the lyrics and song arrangements. And, concerning that matter, I don't think it's a secret for any of you that the albums they have produced in the XXI century are quite good, without leaving behind the classical repertoire from the 80s, certainly, being that one which made something themselves for a name.

[@Puff_123]

Metallica is the most iconic metal band

[@GothicVampire91]

Bro, this song is a total banger!! I'm extremely hyped for the new album!!

[@kellyfranca5539]

Metallica I Love you 🖤🤘🏻🎸🇧🇷

[@superdiego193]

VIDA LONGA A METALLICA 🤘❤️🇧🇷

[@VeracTyr]

I absolutely love this song and 72 Seasons. I've been a fan of Metallica's since I was 13 and love there music just as much now as I did then!

[@scorpionking4012]

I really love that song, can’t wait for the album!!!

[@eustathiap3291]

Ok i am sad for those who can not touch the new sound but it is ok. All of us who like it..we are so happy that we feel the driving force behind of it . The calendar writes 2023

[@stephansandrock1491]

The best title since the early 90s from Metallica, for me. This album ist brilliant.

[@jonsargent8840]

This is the Spit Out The Bone of this album. Gonna listen to it 27948 times

[@NOVICEEDM]

Best work from Metallica I've heard since Death Magnetic.. but Kirk Hammett definitely had Chat GPT write that solo for him in the style of Kirk Hammett

[@brennensnyder9236]

💀 😂

[@TRAPEDUNDERVENEZUELA]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂😂😂😂 BRO!!!😂😂😂

[@tylerstanford2275]

Bro Hardwired was full of great stuff. Some of their best even.

[@myringains]

Chat GPT has been writing Kirk's solos for quite some time my brother. Solos for Kirk is like physical performance. You peak at your mid 20s and it's all downhill from there.

[@Sound-Lord]

CHATAGPTICA

[@Polythene_Pam]

Another Metallica song destined to be used in a film or streamer. ❤❤❤

[@mr.banana9536]

Hell Yeahh Metallica 2023 Every year Better💪🇺🇲🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@invisibleone7565]

One of the greatest song of metallica

[@Jordaniel-nc7qt]

You know a song is good when you can clearly hear the bass

[@herooftheday1107]

Metallica are still gods, their music is incredible and it makes me happy, this song is wonderful, I just loved it. and it reminds me a lot of eye of beholder

[@anmariehavens5446]

I love the whole album,but this is my fav song out of all of them!!! 🎵🎙🎸🥁🎚🤘👍🖤

[@TT4572ART]

Metallica как хорошее вино, с годами становится только лучше!

[@Breadguitar7]

Ну не совсем

[@user-buser1970]

@@Breadguitar7 ты наверно пиво прокисшее пьёшь? 🤣🥴😋🤗

[@bennykugger1516]

I'm feeling the art of rock inside it.. Metallica is the real artist 🔥🤟

[@wendyfeist60]

Thank you Metallica

[@l1na_0]

Im so excited im going to a concert of them next year. I really love metallica. Thank you for your awesome music.

[@roc-noK]

I was listening to one of those recommended playlists on spotify and metallica came up, I was like, “oh yeah I remember listening to these guys! say, are they still doing music?” and boy was I NOT disappointed!

[@gabrielvides8697]

7 minutes......900 temptation😢

[@lennywallace540]

Every time I listen to this, which is a lot, it keeps getting better... Metallica is beyond talented. Favorite band of all time for me. 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@MkenstAlt]

Oh my god how much i would pay to see you guys. I have been a fan since 2007(I was born in 2007)

[@redeyedangel]

Didn't love it at first but the more I listen the more it grows on me

[@Ujjval1002]

Thank You James. Thank You Metallica!

[@JustinTNAWWEGuy]

One off favorite songs on the album classic Metallica

[@rajindergill1811]

Absolutely brilliant, this song has taken over from "where I may roam" as my favourite. Get to watch them live if you can, Amsterdam with 2 nights of different songs - AMAZING

[@superjr64loganrodriguez44]

If darkness had a son Here i am Temptation is his father

[@PerfectSense77]

This shows Metallica has still got it. Very inspired writing. I liked the last few albums but they seemed more like trying to capture past glories than doing anything new. This track is unlike anything I've heard from Metallica before though.

[@hyperboleus]

best lars drum beat

[@thebeardedironman]

If you ever watched the Some Kind of Monster documentary, you know this lyrical concept was around that far back. Great to see that James finally worked out the kinks.

[@lilygardner7198]

I love this song from metallic I like any songs from metallic even the early songs that they have

[@kawasaki_kid]

Great song it is my favorite out of all the new ones

[@michaelf.2129]

Удивительно, что старички способны на такое! Как будто звучание из 90-х - то самое. Черное. Шик просто.

[@daleshelden8394]

This song keeps me from doing horrible things.

[@joeasher4450]

40 years of kick azz I've been here for 38 of it

[@matthubbard904]

Love it the old Metallica is back baby 😎🔥🔥🔥😱💪💪

[@funeral86]

Metallica on fire 👍

[@TheMetallicaGirl]

72 Seasons is gonna be fking awesome!

[@memesfromdiscordlol]

That bass at the end was just perfect 👌

[@ralphharris4062]

Been waiting on some real Metallica to happen and it has .... 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸

[@joeykoenders1997]

80s Is Great Future Is Cool I Like Metallica If Darkness Had A Son

[@user-vn5jq5wf8b]

My new favorite song ever🤘🤘

[@art3miss330]

Yeah!! 🫡🤟🏻💪🏻👌🏻

[@faizanmckagan2827]

Legends never die, thank you Metallica! ¡

[@fimklum7325]

In my 15 years old, i from nirvana learned guitar, from Metallica… taste of metal.. best of all

[@arko9052]

My favorite song of the album so far after listening once!

[@DJLAWOLF]

This is a pretty badass song by Metallica

[@erdoskara-yg5qd]

Metal will never die🤘

[@christianramirez6718]

More! I need to satisfy my hunger for metal!!!

[@henrygardner5218]

Metallica still alive still kicking

[@petewallace-wr2dk]

Yes!

[@neilforrest6747]

Love this song. I'm hooked and it's 1st time I've not listened to it with the official music video, so not distracted by the visual. Sounds even better weirdly 🔥🤘

[@juapara]

So it's not only Lars drumming skills but the uber bright in your face snare sound, amazing! Sounds good on the passages where there's less snare or not at all

[@RLFRockRods]

Metallica rules!

[@rocknrollandmuchmore]

I love this song🖤🖤Metallica forever 🤘🤘

[@oscaryesidflorezmantilla389]

conservando la esencia. Larga vida METALLICA.

[@KailaniWilderCovers]

Metallica was the first band I ever saw live, I was ten years old, now I’m 15 and saw Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

[@AnthonyTheFigureGuyShorts]

TEMPTATION🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@melvinschrute9617]

Thanks Metallica