: Fans have noted that the lyrics about being "blinded" and "pulling strings" mirror the villain Vecna's powers, which involve mental control and blinding his victims. Famous Live Performances
The song saw a massive resurgence in popularity in 2022 after being featured in the finale of Stranger Things Season 4 . metallica_master_of_puppets_lyrics
: The character Eddie Munson plays the track in the "Upside Down" to lure away monsters. The band expressed that they were "beyond psyched" by how the Duffer brothers incorporated the music into such a pivotal moment. : Fans have noted that the lyrics about
Metallica often turns the song into a massive sing-along during their live shows. The band expressed that they were "beyond psyched"
While the lyrics sound like they could be about a literal puppet master or a tyrant, the song is primarily an —specifically cocaine. James Hetfield has stated that the song deals with how roles eventually flip: instead of you controlling what you take, the drugs begin controlling you. Key Lyrical Breakdowns