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Song ID: 24473
Covered As: The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica
The Unforgiven by Die Krupps
The Unforgiven by Gregorian
The Unforgiven by Iron Horse
New blood joins this earth
And quikly he's subdued
Through constant pain disgrace
The young boy learns their rules
With time the child draws in
This whipping boy done wrong
Deprived of all his thoughts
The young man struggles on and on he's known
A vow unto his own
That never from this day
His will they'll take away
What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never be
Never see
Won't see what might have been
What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never free
Never me
So I dub thee unforgiven
They dedicate their lives
To running all of his
He tries to please them all
This bitter man he is
Throughout his life the same
He's battled constantly
This fight he cannot win
A tired man they see no longer cares
The old man then prepares
To die regretfully
That old man here is me
What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never be
Never see
Won't see what might have been
What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never free
Never me
So I dub the unforgiven
You labeled me
I'll label you
So I dub the unforgiven
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Bliss From A Dead Embrace
We are all unforgiven
added: 12/21/2003, 09:26 PM
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Sam Dyer, scratch47
Miles better than any other power ballad by the band. Or even any other song on this album.
added: 12/30/2003, 03:13 PM
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ssj
this song has to be one of my favs on the album it kicks ass!
added: 01/12/2004, 08:08 PM
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MadMan
this is the absolute best song ever recorded by Metallica. The sadness of the song can really make you think of how difficult life can be. Another good one by em'
added: 02/10/2004, 02:46 PM
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System II
Fucking great song, just brilliant.
added: 02/27/2004, 12:39 AM
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Old Jochem
this is one of Metallica's best songs. It's just so beautiful.
added: 02/27/2004, 11:41 AM
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Silent Waters
On off my favorite songs. But i thinks The Unforgiven 2 is better.
added: 03/13/2004, 08:11 AM
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Fade To black
Best song on the album! Great solo
added: 03/15/2004, 02:12 PM
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Jochem
I agree with legendary but If you add One and Sanatarium you would have an even more impressive piece of art. This is one off Metallica's true Masterpieces.
added: 04/12/2004, 03:48 PM
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MrBlond
I think this is better then part 2 although 2 is also very cool. This is one off my favorite song of all time!
added: 05/02/2004, 12:02 PM
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Creeping Death
One off my all time favorite song. Beautiful lyrcis!
added: 05/03/2004, 09:15 AM
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16
perfect
added: 05/23/2004, 04:19 PM
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Tools
Truly a masterpiece which should never be forgotten!
added: 06/02/2004, 10:41 AM
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Vash
i think this is tied with fade to black in terms of greatness but i enjoy this one more. one of my all-time favourites.
added: 06/13/2004, 11:04 PM
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Deep
I really get nostalgic fellings when listening to this song! Really sheer brilliants
added: 06/14/2004, 06:30 AM
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Spaz
Wondeful Lyrics
added: 06/21/2004, 07:34 AM
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Nils
perfect indead bramble, it's very beautiful. the vocal sounds, the instrumental sounds and the lyrics all fit together, i love it!
added: 06/24/2004, 05:03 PM
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Dark Shadow
This song is truely a masterpiece.
added: 07/08/2004, 02:15 PM
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Big D
Yeah, a KICK ASS masterpiece.
added: 07/18/2004, 02:46 PM
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Silent Waters
now i don't know its better this song rocks 2 maybe this one is better
added: 07/25/2004, 06:12 AM
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Underground Authority
brilliant
added: 07/27/2004, 01:48 AM
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toadman
great song. absolutely incredible
added: 08/04/2004, 01:11 PM
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MadMan
This is the best song EVER recorded. It really is a true masterpiece. It really reflects on how i feel, tha's what made me listen 2 this song over and over again. Also, strong lyrics, great guitars, great bass, and great drums. Truly a one of a kind.
added: 08/19/2004, 11:50 PM
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Cratic
best song recorded my ass...its good, but their is a hell of a lot better out there than this
added: 09/04/2004, 12:53 AM
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bob1234567890
love it
added: 09/10/2004, 12:08 PM
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*MiSs SuCkY fAcE*
reminds me of my ex boifriend...all my guy friends love Metallica and they are starting to make me like it. and most of the songs remind me of exes or some shit that has happened in my life. so i dont know wat to think about em. but i like em. *CoNfUsIoN*
added: 09/11/2004, 01:52 AM
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Seanicho420
One of my favorites.
added: 09/12/2004, 12:41 PM
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chastity
I... adore... this.
added: 09/18/2004, 09:44 AM
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THE Perfect Name
One of the best theyve done. I never thought they could bring out such an awesome sound in a slow acoustic song. It sends chills down my spine.
added: 09/22/2004, 06:08 PM
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cheekychick1978
Love this song to death. One of my favourites
added: 10/27/2004, 08:38 PM
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hustler218
one of my favorite songs ever.
added: 11/04/2004, 05:44 PM
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I c y
Oh yea sorry cobain. legendary was changed to this account. =D New comments by me again.If u talk about this song, it can be easily played by acoustic. This song was not easy composed. Listen, the drums was abit different and Lars has always had problems trying to play and record the damn thing. It took Lars a while to change his snares and hi-hat.
added: 11/11/2004, 01:55 PM
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Stimp
This song really means something, it's amazing.
added: 12/11/2004, 02:12 PM
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I c y
Yes, my favourite song of all time and really means alot to me, i can relate this very well to my life. With all the stress, all the hardwork, all the setbacks, and failures. After listening this song every time, I get back up and fight back. And i think this is what James is trying to prove while he experienced the same thing during his childhood. How successful he is in trying to convey all these messages in his life through this wonderful lyrics.
added: 12/31/2004, 11:23 PM
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YeahOldRumpa
Love this song!
added: 02/20/2005, 05:33 AM
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zerospace_13
an amazing song and one of the first tracks i learned how to play on the guitar...
added: 03/18/2005, 02:08 AM
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Ultimaterocker
dude this is and always will b one of the best of Metallica's slow songs
added: 04/13/2005, 01:55 AM
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J-666-R
It's really my fave song.. not only of Metallica but just my fave of all..
It's soooo beautiful and I can really relate this song to my life...
MetallicA kicks ass!!
I Luv Metallica!
And also the video is awsome..

...What I've felt
What I've known
Never shined through in what I've shown
Never free
Never me
So I dub the unforgiven...

Greetz Super-Metallica-Freak
added: 09/17/2005, 03:06 PM
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I c y
Oh my god, how long i've stopped listening to Metallica. This date marks my return, i don't know why, but i miss this song dearly and how it seems to relate what i feel right now!
added: 09/26/2005, 10:55 AM
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MyUserNameSux
I fucking love this song.Thats the Metallica I miss.
added: 01/11/2006, 12:16 PM
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DarKneSS
Just Perfect
added: 12/19/2006, 10:50 AM
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lord_dreg
Gotta love this song...
added: 06/23/2007, 01:43 PM
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Rockzilla
Incredibly ground-breaking and innovative. This was the first Met song to take a bit of a Skynyrd, Zeppelin exploration mode. one of my absolute favorite songs.
added: 01/30/2009, 10:06 PM
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