In February 2005, Head shocked the music world when he resigned from Korn to re-dedicate his life to Christ and focus on raising his daughter, Jennea, as a single father. The event set off a media frenzy as observers around the world sought out to understand what led this rock star out of the darkness and into the light.
Significantly, and perhaps most importantly, upon his resignation from Korn, Head made clear to the music world that he had not retired from the music and entertainment industry. With his newfound calling, Head is committed to changing the youth of this nation through his music and other entertainment ventures. In this regard, Head penned an autobiography of his life, picked up and released by Harper Collins Publishers in July 2007, entitled, "Save Me From Myself." Head gained further acclaim as a successful author, when the book quickly hit the New York Times Best Seller List (non-fiction). In his memoir, Head talks for the first time about his shocking embrace of God, and the tumultuous decade of drug and alcohol addiction that led him to his faith, where he was completely and instantly healed of his addictions.
Heads debut album also entitled, "Save Me From Myself," is a testimony of his life as he battled with drug and alcohol addiction, leaving KoRn, and finding spirituality. His debut album is a heavy metal epic, with a positive message. It will leave no doubt in everyones
mind that Head, as a founding member of KoRn, has not lost his passion for the metal sound that originally helped make his former band famous. The Debut Album is set for release September 09, and features renown musicians such as Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, David Bowie), Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, Nine Inch Nails). The first single, Flush, will be available exclusively on I-Tunes on July 8th. The album was mixed by Bob Clearmountain, Ralph Patlan, and Head himself.
Shake
Brian "Head" Welch Lyrics
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Forget everything
You took my name out of schools
I'll take back my blessings
How can I bless the things I don't believe in?
Isn't right
Remember who's planet it is
Mine
You hate
You're fake
You take
Away from me
Lie
Don't try to
Make things right
Earthquakes
Will shake
To wake
You up again
Cry
Ask why
I don't protect your nation now
My rain is pouring down
You're welcome to drink
Just follow your heart
And try not to think
I'll relieve you from gut wrenching torture
In your soul
But first you'll have to die to yourself
You'll be so
Sorry then
You'll wish you were
Forgiven quakin
Shakin earthquakin
Buildings are crashing down
Just look around and see
If you don't get a grip you will soon be dead
The song Shake by Brian "Head" Welch is a powerful and insightful exploration of the current state of the world and the impact of our actions on ourselves and the planet. The lyrics call for a rejection of societal norms and regulations and a return to a more primal and intuitive way of being. The singer seems to be addressing those in power, perhaps politicians or leaders, who have taken actions that have harmed both the environment and the people living on earth. He questions how he can bless things that he does not believe in, implying that he cannot condone and support actions that go against his values and beliefs. He urges listeners to remember that the planet belongs to all of us and that we need to take responsibility for it.
The chorus of the song is a forceful condemnation of those who engage in empty rhetoric and deception, taking away from others and causing harm. The singer warns of impending earthquakes and destruction as a wake-up call for those who refuse to change their ways. He encourages people to cry out and ask why things are the way they are, indicating that by taking action and demanding change, we can protect our nations and ourselves. The bridge of the song is a call to action, reminding listeners that they have the power to change their lives and make a positive impact on the world. He encourages us to let go of what no longer serves us and embrace a new way of being.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget all the rules
Disregard and abandon all norms and regulations.
Forget everything
Forget all things, including feelings or memories.
You took my name out of schools
You disrespected me by removing my honor from education institutions.
I'll take back my blessings
I'll retrieve any bestowed gifts that I gave you.
How can I bless the things I don't believe in?
It's impossible for me to grant favors or sanctify things I don't have faith in.
Isn't right
It's not fair, ethical, or proper.
Remember who's planet it is
Retain the knowledge that Earth is mine to take care of.
Mine
It belongs to me.
You hate
Your emotions are full of hostility toward me.
You're fake
You are insincere or counterfeit.
You take
You attempt to seize or steal from me.
Away from me
You try to distance yourself from me.
Lie
You tell fallacies or falsehoods.
Don't try to
I recommend that you don't.
Make things right
Don't bother trying to make amends.
Earthquakes
Geological hazards caused by tectonic movements.
Will shake
Will vibrate or tremble.
To wake
In order to arouse or stir you from your inaction or indifference.
You up again
Another event will revive you.
Cry
Weep or shed tears.
Ask why
Inquire as to the rationale.
I don't protect your nation now
I'm no longer obligated to safeguard your people or country.
My rain is pouring down
My anguish and distress are pouring out.
You're welcome to drink
You are free to consume my anguish.
Just follow your heart
Simply pursue what you want.
And try not to think
But don't overthink it.
I'll relieve you from gut wrenching torture
I'll prevent you from experiencing extreme emotional agony.
In your soul
In the deepest regions of who you are.
But first you'll have to die to yourself
But initially, you'll have to let go of your selfishness or egoism.
You'll be so
You'll become exceedingly.
Sorry then
Then you will regret what you've done.
You'll wish you were
You'll express the desire to be.
Forgiven quakin
Pardoned while still shaking in distress.
Shakin earthquakin
Intense trembling and vibration due to an earthquake.
Buildings are crashing down
Establishments are collapsing into rubble.
Just look around and see
Simply observe and comprehend the situation.
If you don't get a grip you will soon be dead
If you don't take control of your choices, you will perish quickly.
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