Clown
Corey Taylor feat. Korn Lyrics
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All right go
Four I just said (four)
You faggot piece of shit on the ground (four?)
Four?
Oh
Hey, what are you talking about, Ross?
Hey, toms on the
Hey, we are recording now, start
Just fucking do it, dammit
I get "Twist," I wish we could put "Twist" on the fucking tape
Want to hear it?
Stupid
Fuck you, fuck you
Go
Okay
You piece of shit
Anger inside
Builds within my body
Why'd you hit me?
What have I done? You tried to hit me
Scream at me again if you like
Throw your hate at me with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy, and you're harder than me
What's with you boy? Think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared, to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man
I don't run around
Trying to be what's not within me
Look into my eyes
I am free, you're just a wannabe
Scream at me again if you like
Throw your hate at me with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy, and you're harder than me
What's with you boy? Think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared, to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man
To come out
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Clown you ain't shit, turn around, get your face split
Clown you ain't shit, turn around, get your face split
Clown you ain't shit, turn around, get your face split
Clown you ain't shit, turn around, get your face split
Turn if you like
Throw your hate at me with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy, and you're harder than me
What's with you boy? Think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared, to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
The lyrics to Corey Taylor's song "Clown" featuring Korn begins with a chaotic, confusing set of phrases before launching into the main theme of the song: anger building inside the body. The lyrics describe the experience of being a target of bullying and hate, with someone hurling insults and violence simply because the singer is different. The chorus repeats the idea of someone screaming hate and hitting out of fear and misunderstanding. The bridge calls on the person to be true to themselves and not hide behind tattoos or other forms of superficiality. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, and then the phrase "I'm just a fucking little" repeated eight times.
The lyrics of "Clown" by Corey Taylor feat. Korn are heavy with themes of anger, bullying, and the struggle to be oneself in the face of adversity. The initial confusing phrases at the beginning of the song could be interpreted as the singer's attempt to cope with the chaos and confusion of being attacked, with thoughts racing through their mind too quickly to form coherent sentences. The song seems to be a call to action for anyone facing bullying or hate to stand up for themselves and be true to who they are, regardless of the insults or violence thrown their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Builds within my body
I feel an intense emotion that is growing inside me
All right go
I am prepared to start recording
Four I just said (four)
I am counting in order to set the timing for the recording
You faggot piece of shit on the ground (four?)
I am insulting someone on the ground and asking if they are going to fight back
Four?
I am checking the timing again
Oh
I am expressing an exclamation of surprise or annoyance
Hey, what are you talking about, Ross?
I am asking Ross what he is referring to and trying to clarify the situation
Hey, toms on the
I am trying to start the recording
Hey, are you saying so there's no clicks?
I am checking if there are clicking sounds in the recording
Hey, we are recording now, start
I am giving the signal to start recording
Just fucking do it, dammit
I am telling someone to just start recording without hesitation
I get "Twist," I wish we could put "Twist" on the fucking tape
I am expressing my desire to include the song "Twist" in the recording
Want to hear it?
I am asking if others want to listen to the song "Twist"
Stupid
I am expressing annoyance or frustration at the situation
Fuck you, fuck you
I am insulting someone
Go
I am giving someone permission to start
Okay
I am giving approval for something
You piece of shit
I am insulting someone
Anger inside
I am feeling a strong emotion of anger
Why'd you hit me?
I am asking why someone hit me
What have I done? You tried to hit me
I am feeling unfairly attacked and pointing out that I did nothing to deserve it
Scream at me again if you like
I am daring someone to yell at me again
Throw your hate at me with all your might
I am challenging someone to direct their negative feelings towards me
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
I am sarcastically suggesting that people hit me because of my differences
Tell me I'm a pussy, and you're harder than me
I am pointing out the hypocrisy in someone calling me weak while they are the ones being violent
What's with you boy? Think hard
I am asking someone to reflect on their own actions and motivations
A tattooed body to hide who you are
I am pointing out that tattoos do not define a person's true character
Scared, to be honest, be yourself
I am encouraging someone to be true to themselves and not succumb to fear
A cowardly man
I am insulting someone for being afraid and resorting to violence
I don't run around
I am stating that I do not pretend to be someone I am not
Trying to be what's not within me
I am acknowledging that I am not perfect and do not try to be something I am not
Look into my eyes
I am asking someone to see the truth in my intentions and emotions
I am free, you're just a wannabe
I am asserting that I am true to myself while others are merely trying to imitate others
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
I am daring someone to attack me because of my differences
Clown you ain't shit, turn around, get your face split
I am warning someone that they are not a threat and will easily be defeated
Turn if you like
I am stating that someone can try to attack me from behind if they want
I'm just a fucking little
I am insulting myself and acknowledging my own vulnerabilities
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Jonathan Howsman Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@818KLOWNER
Only Corey Taylor can vocally cover a song from Korn. Everyone else would most likely FAIL.
@TheSallyOne
Bet
@thenamelesscrow
I love the way corey headbangs it's so freaking violent, it looks like either he'll smash his head against the floor or he'll break his neck that's heavy
@Willisiamo
You know, for both being rather unique vocalists, Corey does a damn good job of sounding like John.
@c0pyimitati0n
He sounds absolutely nothing like JD 🤣
@xCPTxNEMO
This was very much a last minute thing, several people were invited to cover for Jonathan Davis who was too ill to perform that day. I was there, yeah I wanted to see Korn perform but this was a unique experience and a lot better than a cancelled performance on the main stage.
@misssarahpink
I was there too 😎😲
@FuckILoveSlipknot
Everyone bitching about Corey messing up a few lyrics, I'd like to see Jonathan Davis perfectly cover a whole Slipknot set. Just saying.
@ivaneli5142
See him sing eyeless like corey no fucking way
@billrobertjoe
When you counter bitching with bitching.