Lesser known among the Metallica repertoire, “Cure” is often forgotten since it has never been played live. It is also notable for having the only known instance of slap bass. The song, written by James Hetfield, talks about his mother’s battle with cancer.
[Intro]
The man takes another bullet
He keeps them all within
He must seek, no matter how it hurts
So don't fool again
[Verse 1]
He thinks the answer is cold and in his hand
He takes his medicine
The man takes another bullet
He's been fooled again
[Refrain]
Uncross your arms and take
Take and throw them to the cure, say
"I do believe"
Uncross your arms now
Take them to it, say
"I do believe", yeah
"I do believe"
[Verse 2]
The lies tempt her and she follows
Again she lets him in
She must believe to fill the hollow
She's been fooled again
[Refrain]
Uncross your arms and take
Take and throw them to the cure, say
"I do believe"
Uncross your arms now
Take them to it, say
"I do believe", oh yeah
"I do believe", yeah-yeah, whoa
[Chorus]
Betting on the cure
It must get better than this
Betting on the cure
Yeah, everyone's got to have the sickness
'Cause everyone seems to need the cure
Precious cure
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Betting on the cure
Because it must get better than this
Betting on the cure
Yeah, everyone's got to have the sickness
'Cause everyone seems to need the cure, aowah, yeah
Precious cure
[Bridge]
I do believe
I do believe
I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe
I do believe, I do believe, I do believe
[Chorus]
Betting on the cure
It must get better than this
Need to feel secure
It's got to get better than this
It must get better than this
Betting on the cure
Everyone's got to have the sickness
'Cause everyone seems to need the cure
[Outro]
I do believe
I do believe
I do believe
Cure was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Cure was produced by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich & Bob Rock.