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.
Samantha's Gone
Corey Taylor Lyrics
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Don't waste my time
You got a face like a murder scene
And a body of an enemy
Ooh, fuck off and no offense
Now that I got mine
It took a second to regret it
Y'all got nothin' to do because the cash is gone
Now I've got nothing to lose because Samantha's gone
And y'all got something to prove because the stash is gone
And why I've got nothin' to lose because Samantha's gone?
Any of the exes
This is how I shine
Man, this town isn't big enough
I need you, it's still out of store
What did I expect?
We were over the line
You're just another fucking victim
But have you showed me all the symptoms
Y'all got nothin' to do because the cash is gone
Now I've got nothing to lose because Samantha's gone
And y'all got something to prove because the stash is gone
And why I've got nothin' to lose because Samantha's gone?
Y'all got nothin' to do because the cash is gone
Now I've got nothing to lose because Samantha's gone
I said we all got something to prove because the stash is gone
Well, I've got nothin' to lose because Samantha's gone
The opening lines of "Goodbye, God bless, Don't waste my time" sets the stern, bitter tone for Corey Taylor's song "Samantha's Gone". As the song progresses, it becomes clearer that it is about a relationship that has ended badly, leaving the singer with regrets that they are struggling to overcome. The singer describes the person they have broken up with as having a "face like a murder scene and a body of an enemy," painting a violent and unforgiving picture of the person who they feel has wronged them.
The lyrics "It took a second to regret it, I need a minute to forget it" emphasize the complexity of emotions that accompany a breakup. The singer is experiencing regret but also making peace with the reality of the situation. The song goes on to suggest that the breakup has had other consequences as well, as the singer is now faced with a lack of money and nothing to do. However, he seems somewhat empowered by the fact that he no longer has anything to lose because Samantha is gone.
One of the interesting features of this song is the way it blends different genres. The opening riff is reminiscent of classic heavy metal, but the song also incorporates elements of rap, pop, and punk rock. The chorus, with its catchy repetition of "Y'all got nothin' to do because the cash is gone, Now I've got nothing to lose because Samantha's gone," is especially memorable.
Another interesting aspect of the song is its music video, which features a comedic, meta storyline. The video begins with Taylor attending a meeting with his record label and being given a time limit to deliver a new music video. The video then shifts to a scene of Taylor filming a series of absurd and over-the-top music videos, including a spoof of Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy".
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, God bless
I'm saying farewell in a respectful way
Don't waste my time
I don't want to spend any more time on you
You got a face like a murder scene
Your face looks scary and unpleasant
And a body of an enemy
You have a physique like an opponent in a fight
Ooh, fuck off and no offense
I'm telling you to leave in a blunt way without any harm intended
Now that I got mine
I have what I wanted
It took a second to regret it
I started feeling bad about it almost immediately
I need a minute to forget it
I need some time to get over it
Y'all got nothin' to do because the cash is gone
You have no more entertainment because you spent all your money
Now I've got nothing to lose because Samantha's gone
I lost something important to me (Samantha), but now I feel like I have nothing else to lose
And y'all got something to prove because the stash is gone
You feel the need to prove yourself because you have no more money
And why I've got nothin' to lose because Samantha's gone?
I'm questioning why I feel like I have nothing else to lose after losing Samantha
Any of the exes
Any of my past romantic partners
This is how I shine
This is how I show my true self
Man, this town isn't big enough
There's not enough space for me and my talents in this place
I need you, it's still out of store
I need you, but it's not available anymore
What did I expect?
I'm questioning my own expectations
We were over the line
We went too far, crossed a boundary
You're just another fucking victim
You're just another person who was hurt or taken advantage of
But have you showed me all the symptoms
Are you really a victim or did you also do something wrong?
I said we all got something to prove because the stash is gone
I'm repeating that we feel the need to prove ourselves because we lost our money
Well, I've got nothin' to lose because Samantha's gone
I still feel like I have nothing else to lose because Samantha is still gone
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arttu Aunola
Corey Taylor: the man, the myth, THE NECK
Al Bolders
George Fisher called, said he is the Neck.
Omens
phil bozeman
Ken Paterson
But Samantha is gone
Alen Vidović
Don't use it, you lose it. It's getting smaller...
Кирилл Гудин
Unbelievable voice... to be honest, Corey is the best singer for me, his technic of singing... just the best))
PioneR Чернышев
checkout Chris Cornell))
ThrashHero
Yes totally man 🤘🏻
Philipp Eichler
I cant decide. Aaron Lewis has also a great voice
human human
@PioneR Чернышев chris cornell is class apart altogether