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Metallica's "One" is a powerful anti-war song released on a 45 RPM vinyl single in 1989. It comes from the album ...And Justice for All. The track tells the tragic story of a soldier who loses his limbs and senses in World War I, remaining trapped inside his mind. Song Details Release Year: 1989 (as a 7-inch or 12-inch 45 RPM single)Writers: James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich Inspiration: Dalton Trumbo's novel Johnny Got His Gun Awards: Won Metallica's first Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1990Musical Style Opening: Starts with quiet, clean guitar notes and sound effects of war like gunfire and helicopters. Middle: Builds into a fast heavy metal pace. Ending: Finishes with a fast, heavy "machine gun" double-bass drum beat and guitar solo. Most users on Reddit r/Metallica agree that the intense instrumental buildup mimics real battlefield chaos and deepens the emotional horror of being trapped in a broken body. "RARE PROMOTIONAL RADIO STATION COPY".