Custer
Slipknot Lyrics

Have this one
I have something to say, listen up

Dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da-da-da
Instrumental introduction

(Yeah)
Expression of anticipation

(Rise)
Call to action

Half alive and stark-raving free and maligned
I am not fully living, but rather partly alive and mentally unstable. Society sees me as free but also criticizes me

Encroaching on the purpose of this commercial-free interruption
I am interrupting the entertainment with my message

Due to the prolific nature of this statement
My message is important and impactful

Listener aggression is advised
My message may cause listeners to become hostile or agitated

It's strange, whenever I see a gun
When I see a gun, I think about how petty and insignificant humans can be

I think about just how petty you are
You are small and unimportant compared to the world at large

And it blows my fucking mind
This realization is overwhelming and intense

These days, I never seem to get enough
I am always unsatisfied and wanting more

I'm tired of this shit, I want to go home
I am tired of living in this world and want to escape

Don't waste my fucking time
Do not bother me with trivial matters

Because anything exceptional
People who are unique or extraordinary

Gets crushed by common people
Are often brought down by the average person

With jealousy and ignorance
Based on envy and lack of understanding

And all that common evils
These negative traits are pervasive among people

This planet isn't special
Earth is not a unique or important place in the universe

Collections made of clay
All human creations and accomplishments are ultimately insignificant and mortal

I'm waiting for the punishment
I expect to receive punishment for my controversial ideas and actions

(Cut cut cut me up and fuck fuck fuck me up)
Recurring chorus expressing self-destructive and masochistic impulses

Irreverence is my disease
I have a pathological lack of respect for authority or tradition

It's secondhand, but you know me
My indifference towards societal norms is not original, but a well-known aspect of my personality

The son of a bitch is on his knees
A disrespectful retort to those who seek to impose their will on others

The last man standing gets no pity
Those who are left after a conflict will receive no sympathy, regardless of whether they win or lose

Somewhere on a toilet wall
Even crude graffiti can contain profound truths

I read the words 'You form a line
A message about the herd mentality and conformity of humans

To formalize the former lies
The establishment seeks to legitimize past falsehoods or mistakes

And I finally saw the truth
A moment of epiphany, realizing the reality of the world

Something so profound and it was sitting there
The truth, however profound, can often be missed or ignored

Surrounded by the garbage and the stains
The truth can be difficult to detect or appreciate amidst the ugliness and chaos of the world

Another victim of the refuse
People who are overlooked or mistreated by society

Now I've been saying this for years
I have been aware of these truths for a long time

But you don't comprehend it
Most people do not understand or accept what I am saying

I fight hell and I fight fear
I am constantly struggling against my own demons and anxieties

Because I understand it
Despite the challenges, I am committed to my beliefs and ideals

Androgyny and insults
People who are different or deviate from societal norms are often subjected to cruel treatment

You try so hard to be difficult
Some individuals deliberately act upsetting or controversial to draw attention to themselves

You want to win the war?
Are you prepared to make sacrifices and endure hardships for your beliefs?

Know what you're fighting for
Understanding the purpose and consequences of one's actions is essential

With the angel eyes and demon seeds
Using a biblical metaphor to describe people who are both good and evil

You're missing what you really need
Despite their dual nature, people are often blind to their own desires and longings

When all is said and done, you'll see
Eventually, people will realize the truth about themselves and the world

The last man standing gets no pity
Repetition of earlier line emphasizing harsh reality of existence

(No pity)
Recurring chorus emphasizing self-destructive tendencies