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: A direct reference to preparing lines of cocaine on a mirror.

: This line refers to intravenous drug use ("needlework") and the idea that the addict becomes "loyal" to the substance above all else. metallica_master_of_puppets_lyrics

: 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 : A direct reference to preparing lines of

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 metallica_master_of_puppets_lyrics