A Different World
KoRn / Corey Taylor Lyrics


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I dream of the past, so I can break through
The walls I have built inside
The thoughts I can't grasp
Transparency through
They constantly fight and collide

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Why can't I relax and let it be true?
This world that I try to hide
It's kind of a mess
Too reckless for you
This place makes me feel alive

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
And that is how we keep constraints on the soldiers
It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it

Harder, harder, harder
Give it to you
Harder, harder
You just want it
Harder, harder, harder
Give it to you
Harder, harder
I don't think you'll ever get it

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what




You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Overall Meaning

The song "A Different World" by KoRn featuring Corey Taylor is about the struggle to break away from one's past and the desire to find a different world where one can be free from personal demons. The first verse talks about the singer's desire to break through the walls he has built inside him, which prevent him from moving on from his past. He's unable to understand his own thoughts because they keep fighting and colliding, causing him to feel trapped. The second verse talks about how the singer's past is too reckless for someone else, and he wishes to find a place that makes him feel alive. The chorus repeats the desire to find a different world.


The bridge of the song talks about the call of purpose, which eventually leads to changed behavior. The constraint is needed to keep the soldiers in line. This shift in perspective can be dark, and one can crave it. But the last part of the bridge is about how some people never get it, and they continue to struggle. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes that it's not the end of the struggle yet.


Overall, the song is about the internal struggle to move past one's demons and find freedom in a different world. The verses touch on the singer's personal journey, while the bridge digresses into a broader commentary on constraint, behavior and the dark sides of the human psyche.


Line by Line Meaning

I dream of the past, so I can break through
I envision my past experiences in order to overcome the barriers I have created within myself.


The walls I have built inside
I have constructed mental walls that prevent me from fully understanding my thoughts and emotions.


The thoughts I can't grasp
I struggle to comprehend my own thoughts and feelings.


Transparency through
I seek clarity in order to understand and communicate my inner self.


They constantly fight and collide
My inner thoughts and emotions clash and create inner turmoil.


I'd love to see a different world
I desire a reality that is separate from my current one.


A place where you can't find me
A reality where I can be free of external pressures and expectations.


Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
I feel trapped and overwhelmed.


Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
I am no longer susceptible to manipulative tactics or influences.


Kill me, kill me, that's what
I am ready to face whatever challenges come my way.


You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
You must confront reality, regardless of its difficulties or drawbacks.


This ain't the end (the end)
Even in the midst of struggle, there is hope for a brighter future.


Why can't I relax and let it be true?
I struggle to come to terms with certain aspects of my reality.


This world that I try to hide
I suppress certain parts of myself and my experiences.


It's kind of a mess
My reality is chaotic and difficult to organize.


Too reckless for you
Others may find my way of life objectionable or imprudent.


This place makes me feel alive
My reality, despite its challenges, gives me a sense of vitality and energy.


The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
A sense of duty or responsibility can inspire people to alter their actions or approaches.


And that is how we keep constraints on the soldiers
Limitations or boundaries can be employed in order to regulate or structure behavior.


It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
In intense or stressful situations, one's viewpoint can become constricted or narrow.


Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it
There are times when the comfort of darkness or negativity can become addicting or enticing.


Harder, harder, harder
The desire for more intense or extreme experiences.


Give it to you
The willingness to accept or receive difficult or painful experiences in order to grow or learn.


I don't think you'll ever get it
Some individuals may never understand the intensity or complexity of certain experiences or emotions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Phillip Welch, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Ray Luzier, Reginald Arvizu

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@GhermanAlexandru11

I dream of the past, so I can break through
The walls I have built inside
The thoughts I can't grasp
Transparency through
They're constantly fight and collide

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Why can't I relax and let it be true?
This world that I try to hide
It's kind of a mess
Too reckless for you
This place makes me feel alive

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
And that is all we keep constraints on the soldiers
It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it

Harder harder harder
Give it to you
Harder harder
You just want it
Harder harder harder
Give it to you
Harder harder
I don't think you'll ever get it

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)



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