Tension
7. Korn (feat. Excision Datsik and Downlink) Lyrics
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That's falling down, at least they start to fry
Why can't I be removed, take their places?
Sometimes it's better to eat their scars
These are the times of the waking liar
Hold him close or you will expire
Holding on to the place you're thinking
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
I'm terrified by emotionless faces
They're all around me I want to die
I'm fucking trippin' out seeing faces
Of murderers covered in lye
These are the times of the waking liar
Hold him close or you will expire
Holding on to the place you're thinking
Total deceit
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
I love the things that make you upset
The more you hurt, the stronger I get
I love the things that make you upset
The more you hurt, the stronger I get!
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
Aren't they great?
The song "Tension" by Korn (feat. Excision Datsik and Downlink) talks about the theme of hatred and deception. The opening line "I'm plowing through a crowd of worthless hatred" sets the tone of the song, where the singer is trying to navigate through a world filled with negativity and hatred. The line "sometimes it's better to eat their scars" suggests that the singer is willing to endure pain and suffering to face the challenges in life.
The second verse of the song highlights the fear and anxiety that the singer is experiencing, where he is terrified of emotionless faces and murderers covered in lye. The line "these are the times of the waking liar, hold him close or you will expire" suggests that the singer is aware of the deceit and lies in the world and advises the listener to be cautious.
The chorus of the song has a recurring theme of liking to lose hope, recede and cope, and finding beauty in rape, which is a metaphorical expression of enduring pain to find something worthwhile.
Overall, "Tension" is a bold and dark song that tackles heavy themes like hatred, fear, and pain. It is a reflection of the harsh realities of the world we live in and portrays the coping mechanisms that people adopt to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm plowing through a crowd of worthless hatred
I'm forcing myself through a group of people who are full of hatred, without any real purpose or value
That's falling down, at least they start to fry
They are collapsing, and they are getting what they deserve
Why can't I be removed, take their places?
Why can't I replace them and take over their roles or positions?
Sometimes it's better to eat their scars
Sometimes it's better to hurt and take their weaknesses as your own
These are the times of the waking liar
These are the moments when the liars start to face the consequences of their actions
Hold him close or you will expire
Stay close to a liar, or their lies might kill you
Holding on to the place you're thinking
Sticking to your own thoughts and beliefs, even when others try to convince you otherwise
Total deceit
Complete dishonesty
I like to lose hope
I find pleasure in giving up and feeling hopeless
Recede and cope
Withdraw and find ways to deal with the pain or stress
Like a beautiful rape
Similar to a rape, where something is taken away from you without your consent, but it is still aesthetically pleasing
These things, aren't they great?
These negative experiences, aren't they wonderful?
I'm terrified by emotionless faces
I'm scared by people who show no emotions or empathy
They're all around me I want to die
These people surround me and make me wish for death
I'm fucking trippin' out seeing faces
I'm high and hallucinating, and I see faces of people who have killed and covered up their crimes
Of murderers covered in lye
These murderers are disguising themselves and hiding their true identity
I love the things that make you upset
I enjoy the things that cause you pain and anguish
The more you hurt, the stronger I get
The more you suffer, the more powerful and invincible I feel
Aren't they great?
Isn't this all wonderful?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: REGINALD ARVIZU, JONATHAN HOWSMAN DAVIS, JAMES CHRISTIAN SHAFFER, RAYMOND LEE LUZIER, JEFF ABEL, TROY DAVID BEETLES, SEAN CASAVINK
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This album is just so good. Dubstep and metal ftw
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This album was better than anything else they released without Head. So loud and cool. Serenity of Suffering did not disappoint, but it would be interesting to hear more heavy house beats in Korn like in the breakdown
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This album is just awesome, both sides of music are done well, brave move by Korn nonetheless but still above all AWESOME
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the beat boxing in this is 1 of my favorite parts from any KoRn song
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