Dead Bodies Everywhere
. Korn Lyrics
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Tell me what you need, tell me what to be
What's your vision you'll see?
What do you expect of me?
I can't live that lie
Hate a sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
Let me strip the plain, let me not give in
Free me of your lies, inside my heart dies
Your dreams never achieved
Don't lay that shit on me
Let me live my life
Hate a sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dealing with your life
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
You want me to be
Something I can never ever be
You want me to be
Something I can never ever be
A sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dealing with your life
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
The song 'Dead Bodies Everywhere' by Korn is a powerful exploration of pain, anger, and frustration that an individual experiences due to the pressure that is imposed on them by their parents or society. The song begins with a quiet piano intro, creating a sense of discomfort before Jonathan Davis's aggressive vocals kick in. The opening lines, "Come on, step inside and you'll realize, tell me what you need, tell me what to be, what's your vision, you'll see?" gives insight into the notion of expectations and pressure.
The lines "Hate a sick mom with a f**ked dad, dealing with your life, dead bodies everywhere" directly address the internal struggles the singer is going through. The last few lines of the chorus are particularly impactful, "You really want me to be a good son, why you make me feel like no one?" These lines showcase the internal conflict of the singer who is trying to break free from the burden of people's expectations and live life on their own terms.
The song's repeated motif "Dead bodies everywhere" is a symbolic representation of the mental and emotional anguish that the singer is undergoing. The song can be seen as a commentary on the negative effects of societal pressure and expectations on an individual. The singer is deeply hurt due to the pressure, and the chorus and the repeated lines add to the weight of the message, systematically contrasting the people's desires with the reality of the dead bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, step inside and you'll realize
Enter my world and you'll see what I go through
Tell me what you need, tell me what to be
Define what you want from me, set expectations
What's your vision you'll see?
What outcome do you envision for me?
What do you expect of me?
What are your demands from me?
I can't live that lie
I can't pretend to be someone I'm not
Hate a sick mom
I resent having a mother who is ill
With a fucked dad
I resent having a father who is abusive/has issues
Dealing with your life
I'm burdened with your problems and issues
Dead bodies everywhere
Metaphorical representation of the emotional wreckage around me
You really want me
You have high expectations of me
To be a good son
You want me to excel as a son
Why you make me feel like no one?
Why do you make me feel insignificant and unimportant?
Let me strip the plain, let me not give in
Let me be transparent, let me not submit to your demands
Free me of your lies, inside my heart dies
Stop deceiving me, it's killing my spirit
Your dreams never achieved
You never accomplished what you set out to do
Don't lay that shit on me
Don't burden me with your failure and unfulfilled dreams
Let me live my life
Let me make my own choices and live life on my terms
You want me to be something I can never ever be
You expect me to meet impossible standards
Dead bodies everywhere
Emotional wreckage continues to pile up
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Silveria, James Shaffer, Brian Welch, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis
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