Lyrics for 2 X 4 as interpreted by elmoz

2 X 4 Lyrics
LOAD (1996)

(Hetfield, Ulrich, Hammett)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...
I'm gonna make you, shake you, take you
I'm gonna be the one who breaks you
Put the screws into ya and my way
Come on, come on, come and make my day... make my day

Yeah, yeah...
Got some hell to pay ya, I steal your thunder
The joy of violent movement, pulls you under
Uh, bite the bullet, well hard
Yeah, but I die harder, so go too far... too far

Friction, fusion
Retribution
I can't hear ya, talk ta me
I can't hear ya, so talk ta me
I can't hear ya, are ya talkin' ta me?
I can't hear ya, are ya talkin' ta me?
I can't hear ya, time ta meet my lord
I can't hear ya, talk to 2 by 4

Yeah...
I'm gonna make you, shake you, take you
I'm gonna be the one who breaks you
Put the screws into ya, my way
Hey! Come on, come on, come and make my day... make my day!

Friction, fusion
Retribution
I can't hear ya, talk ta me
I can't hear ya, so talk ta me
I can't hear ya, are ya talkin' ta me?
Uh, I can't hear ya, are ya talkin' ta me?
I can't hear ya, time ta meet my lord
I can't hear ya, talk to 2 by 4

Friction, fusion
Retribution
I'm gonna make you, talk to me
I wanna take you, oh so talk to me
I can't hear ya, are ya talkin' ta me?
I can't hear ya, are you talkin' ta me?
I can't hear ya, time ta meet my lord
I can't hear ya, talk ta... talk ta 2 by 4

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King Nothing
05-03-2002

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Probably about people who love to fight.

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drop2
06-11-2003

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yeah, king nothing, when somone has lost his mind and looking to beat somone up

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Dante Sint
06-22-2003

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What does this one mean to me? Quite possibly the worst song on Metallica's now second worst album, it means the beginning of the unfortunate transition of Metallica as thrashing, heavy metal gods to Metallica as top 40 alternative style hard rockers. But I still like it more than most other music.

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WorkerAnt
04-09-2004

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Ya know, I challenge ANYONE to form a band, work their ass off, beat Overwhelming odds, stick to your guns, rely on touring and live shows to win your fan-base, live through losing a band member who's just like family, NEVER give an inch, Live It, Eat It, Sleep It, Breathe It and BE IT for 22 years AND NOT try to get some variety in what you play. Remember, it's ALL about going with your gut and sticking with what's in your heart, and Metallica has done Nothing but exactly that, so everyone who says sell-out, washed-up, has-beens, losers and any of the other unthought crap that seems to get said of these guys, put yourself in their shoes, oh wait, you dont have the Balls to!!!!!!!

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Razormasticator
04-22-2004

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This song is awesome, it just has that kick ass power groove going through it.

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In-My-Tree
06-16-2004

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along the lines of ''sad but true.'' the person here is in control. i'm the one that ''made'' you. i'll be the one to ''break'' you. almost sounds like a sequel. in ''sad but true'' he spoke of his power. now he seems to be using his power to inflict punishment unto the one who has done him wrong. GREAT riff.

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vilenin
09-29-2004

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This song is James trying to by Glenn Danzig in his Misfits days. U know how the Misfits lyrics are mainly a cellebration of mindless violence. James kinda croons on the vocals, a bit like Danzig did in the Misfits

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FullStop
10-24-2004

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I think it's about someone always resorting to violence when the situation really doesn't call for it. The clencher is: The joy of violent movement, pulls you under.

It means the person is enjoying the violent side and is looking for a fight.

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Mr.ArMaGeDdOn
11-19-2004

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what does he mean by "2 by 4" ??

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Overlord
12-08-2004

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i thought it was about domestic violence abou how some men abuse their wifes and they can't do anything about it.

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Mr.ArMaGeDdOn
12-20-2004

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aaarg... i understand the meaning of the song itself, but i dont understand what the hell does "2 by 4" means!!!

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TheOneofIt
12-22-2004

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2 by 4 probably means beating the shit outa someone with a 2 by 4 piece of wood!

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forthelove
03-05-2005

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Right, OneofIt. A 2x4 is a cut of lumber, just about perfect for use in a fight...and often used to that end {grins}.

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un_4_gvn_1
04-10-2005

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I heard James Hetfield himself say in an interview this song is about being blinded by pure rage and fury "Can't hear ya trying to meet my lord" The fury has blinded him to everything else. "Talk to 2x4" I'm going to smash you with this large peice of wood now. have a nice day.

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zeboath
04-14-2005

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It's about that cop who took the law in his own hands, and beat up some bad guys with a 2x4. There's a movie with The rock called Walking about it. Can't remember the cops(he was a sheriff) name...

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blazer_525
05-11-2005

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The movie is Walking Tall

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ssirrah
07-08-2005

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un 4 gvn 1 is on the ball,DON`T FUCK WITH A PIECE OF WOOD!especialy if it`s being swung by an angry motherfucker!simple! FUCK OFF! surely it can`t take a genius to work that out!

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ssirrah
07-08-2005

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un 4 gvn 1 is on the ball,DON`T FUCK WITH A PIECE OF WOOD!especialy if it`s being swung by an angry motherfucker!simple! FUCK OFF! surely it can`t take a genius to work that out!

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stormgirl
12-07-2005

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This song is awesome, it's got a great beat to it.

I think it's about one of those mad guys that everyone knows, who just loses control at the slightest little thing, particularly if there's alcohol involved.

Cool song.

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Ketchup_or_Catsup?
10-24-2006

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This song is not about Walking Tall. Walking Tall came out 8 years after this song did. I'd like to believe too that they can foretell the future, which would prove my idea that Metallica is god, but thats another story. =]

This song is about one-upping, outdoing, getting in someone's face, ect., because you have this raging spitefulness for them. The second verse expresses this, especially where he basically says "I'll even die better than you will. I'll take it that far just to prove I'm better than you." And by the chorus he's saying "If you've got something to say fugger, you can say it to my brick-sized piece of wood."

- chriss*

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Metallfreak_puppetz
12-19-2006

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Basically just beating that shit out of someone with a 2x4...lol

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metallica_jh_fan
01-22-2007

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HEY GUYSSSS I GOTTA QUESTION:i am from turkey and some people say that talk to 2x4 means "to talk to someone briefly"..how much is that true i wonder!!!!

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johnnyespionage
01-29-2007

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I've never heard 2x4 used that way metallica jh fan, I remember reading an interview and Jaymz said something about this song is just about not being able to communicate with somebody and then smashing them with a peice of wood out of frustration. Awesome groove to this song.

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metallica_jh_fan
02-01-2007

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thank u jonnyespionage for ur answer:)))

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diabolic666
06-17-2007

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I think this song is based on the story of Walking Tall. The latest movie of Walking Tall, is just a remake. The whole 'make my day' part reminds me of Dirty Harry. It's just one man being the law, like a vigilante of their own brand of justice, using a piece of wood as the weapon.

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