Some speculate that Taylor's initial interest in performing stemmed from none other than Elvis Presley. Taylor's grandmother helped support his vocal career by purchasing equipment for him and helping him with his talent.
One of the more defining and memorable features of Slipknot is the masks that members wear while performing. Each mask is custom made by the respective member and has some personal meaning and symbolism. Taylor described the masks in an interview, saying "it's our way of becoming more intimate with the music. It's a way for us to become unconscious of who we are and what we do outside of music. It's a way for us to kind of crawl inside it and be able to use it." Taylor's mask is of a crash dummy with dread locks. Back in 1999, when Slipknot released their first debut album, Taylor's dreads were his actual hair, wrapped up and put through holes at the top of the mask. This changed however when Taylor developed a scalp infection from the hair. He later replaced the hair with artificial hair that was sewn on top of the mask.
Taylor shares a comment from the time he worked at an adult store: "People would look at me like I was a freak, but they were the ones buying in the porn shop at four in the morning. Straight looking people I'd know would come to the register with 14-inch dildos and then they'd recognize me sitting there, and I'd be like, 'Like any lotions or lubes with that?'. But I didn't want anyone to feel dirty in the shop - because people are made to feel dirty every day of their lives, and that's bullshit."
As mentioned above, Taylor has been using his own vocal merchandise. The microphone that Taylor uses for Slipknot is a Shure SM58 microphone.
Taylor's vocal style varies depending on the particular performance. He possesses a wide range of singing capabilities, from strong melodic styles to the intense screaming characteristic of some Slipknot songs.
Taylor has several tattoos on his body, including:
* Chest - the band logo, which was tattooed onto his body in his hometown of Des Moines.
* Neck - the number eight, representing his number in the band Slipknot.
* Forearm - a tattoo that says "Truth."
* Right side of his neck - a tattoo that stands for "Father".
* Left side of his neck - a tattoo that stands for "Death."
* Right and left hip bones - smiley face tattoos.
* Left upper arm - a tattoo of the Joker from the Dark Knight
Although it is not known what the "Father" tattoo means, it is likely that one of two explanations is correct.
Taylor did not know his father while growing up. He may have had the tattoo done before meeting his father as a symbol of his desire to meet him or possibly to serve as a physical manifestation for something he did not know. This is hinted at in several Slipknot lyrics which concern a father figure.
Taylor met his father in 2005 and has since developed a strong relationship with the man. The tattoo may be a representation of the bond that has grown between the two since their meeting.
Taylor's life has included several instances substance abuse and depression. He struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout his early adulthood. He has announced that his book Seven Deadly Sins will be released on July 12, 2011.
One By One
Corey Taylor Lyrics
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No song, no shit, no fear
Nothing in my space, get out of my face, I don't care
It's harder to be sick if you just suck
No if's and's what's or fucks
Nothing you can say, get out of my way, I don't care
All I want is hate
All I want is hate
Hate is all I want
There's nothing you can do I want to do
No hope, no life, no proof
Nothing really matters, nothing is real, I don't care
Something is just nothing with a plan
It's a nothing I don't really understand
Why be a pawn when you just don't fucking care?
All I want is hate
Destroy and consecrate
All I want is hate
Hate is all I want
All I want is hate
Destroy and consecrate
All I want is hate
Hate is all I want
Hate is all I want
Hate is all I want
Hate is all I want
The lyrics to this song, One By One by Corey Taylor, seem to be describing a relationship that has ended, but the singer is still holding onto feelings for the person they love. The repeated line "This one goes out to the one I love" emphasizes that the message of the song is directed to this person. However, the use of "a simple prop to occupy my time" suggests that the singer is using something or someone to distract them from the pain of the breakup, instead of dealing with it head on. The repeated use of the word "fire" creates a sense of urgency or destruction, perhaps referring to the fact that the relationship is ending in a fiery way.
The lines "She's comin' down on her own" suggest that the other person is struggling with their own feelings and issues, and maybe now they are the one dealing with the aftermath of the breakup. The use of the word "fire" could also be a metaphor for the passion in the relationship that has now burned out. The line "Another prop has occupied my time" suggests that the singer is still not fully moving on from the relationship and may continue to use distractions to avoid facing the pain. Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of desperation and a struggle to move on from a love that is now lost.
Line by Line Meaning
This one goes out to the one I love
I dedicate this song to the person I love
This one goes out to the one I've left behind
I left someone behind, who still holds a special place in my heart
A simple prop to occupy my time
I'm using music as a way to distract myself from missing the one I love
Fire! Fire!
A sudden burst of emotion or passion
This one goes out to the one I love (Love)
Again, this song is dedicated to the person I love
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own, now)
The fiery passion I felt for my love is now dying out
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own)
The flame of our love is fading, without any external cause
Another prop has occupied my time
I'm trying to move on and forget about the person I left behind
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own, now)
The feeling of love is turning into ashes, and there's no way to reignite it
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own)
The love I had can no longer survive on its own and is fading away
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own, now)
The passion we once shared is dying out because there's nothing left to fuel it
Fire! (She's comin' down on her own)
Our love is self-consuming, and there's nothing that can be done to save it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Corey Taylor
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