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Discover the story of the song > The Shortest Straw – Metallica

Who sang The Shortest Straw?

Release date: 1988

Duration: 06:35

Metallica released the song The Shortest Straw. Date of release: 1988.

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The meaning of the song 'The Shortest Straw ', based on the lyrics

What is The Shortest Straw about?

🎶 The Shortest Straw song analysis

The song is about a person (referred to as 'he') who is being accused of something (referred to as a 'witch-hunt') and is being discriminated against. He feels like he is being punished for something he did not do. The title 'Shortest Straw' is used to describe how he has been unfairly targeted and punished, and he feels like he has been given the worst possible outcome.

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