Reclaim My Place
. Korn Lyrics

What the fuck?
The singer of the song is expressing frustration and anger at his current situation.

I'm so numb therefore I can't relate
The singer is feeling emotionally detached and cannot connect with the world around him.

I'm so dumb, there is nothing to hate
The singer feels stupid or foolish and does not blame anyone for his current state.

Really is it me or is it fate?
The artist is questioning whether he is to blame for his current struggles or if it is out of his control.

Give me peace or release, for fuck's sake
The artist is pleading for a way out of his emotional turmoil.

Give them something to say
The singer wants to create something original or unique that will be noticed by others.

Something super fly, never played
The singer wants to create something flashy and impressive that has never been done before.

All I hear is disgrace
The artist feels that he is only hearing criticism or negativity from others.

Erase them all and reclaim my place
The artist wants to remove all the negativity around him and become successful and respected once again.

In the past I was known as a freak
The artist used to be seen as different or strange by others.

Had no friends, picked on 'cause I was weak
The singer was bullied by others because he was vulnerable and alone.

Sang my ass off, got into this band
The artist worked hard to become successful in music and joined the current band.

Never thought the band would pick on the man
The singer is surprised and disappointed that his bandmates are now treating him unfairly.

Say it to my face
The singer is challenging anyone who has something negative to say to say it directly to him.

So I look around at all these stupid little faces
The singer is looking at the people around him and feeling contempt for their perceived ignorance or lack of talent.

Something I can never slap but I embrace
The artist is acknowledging the frustration he feels towards others but accepting it as a part of his reality.

You'll never ever see, you'll never ever be
The artist believes that others will never understand him or achieve the same level of success.

You want to fuck around? Then come on fuck with me
The singer is ready to fight or defend himself against anyone who doubts him or tries to bring him down.

You think you can relate? You'll never ever find
The singer believes that others cannot truly understand his experiences or emotions.

You think you feel my hate? Look at me and you will find
The artist is suggesting that his anger and frustration is visible and easily detectable.

My fate you always raped, I will always be the sound
The artist is blaming outside forces for the negative events in his life, but is determined to continue making music.

Now you can feel it, my heart beats down
The artist is implying that others can feel the intensity of his emotions.

Yes, you feel it come, right now
The singer is suggesting that others will soon experience the consequences of their actions.

Bow down, bow down, bow down
The artist is commanding others to show respect or submission to him and his music.