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This cover of Diamond Head’s “The Prince” first appeared as the b-side to Metallica’s “One” cassette single. It was also included on the European “Harvester of Sorrow” 12" single and CD5.
This was the third time Metallica covered the NWOBHM band, following “Am I Evil?” (part of the “Garage Days Rev...
[Verse 1]
Now I see his face, I see his smile
Such a lonely place, no golden mile
Eyes tell of morbid tales, of his black heart
His deeds through ages past tell of his part
[Chorus]
See his face, see his smile
Time to die, o-oh, no-oh, no-oh
[Verse 2]
Angel from below, change my dreams
I want for glory's hour, for wealth's esteem
I wish to sell my soul, to be reborn
I wish for earthly riches, don't want no crown of thorns
[Chorus]
See his face, see his smile
Time to die, o-oh, no-oh, no-oh
[Verse 3]
I was born a fool, don't want to stay that way
Devil take my soul, with diamonds you repay
I don't care for heaven, so don't you look for me to cry
And I will burn in hell, from the day I die
[Chorus]
See his face, see his smile
Time to die, o-oh, no-oh, no-oh
The Prince was written by Brian Tatler & Sean Harris.
The Prince was produced by Lars Ulrich & James Hetfield.
Metallica released The Prince on Sun Aug 28 1988.