Blame
Korn Lyrics


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So I think you are a fool
Hanging on my every word
It's getting ugly
So I'm ugly

Tear me from your heart
Tearing me apart
So I thought you disappeared
Being alone is what you fear
Are you lonely?
Yes, lonely

Tear me from your heart
Tearing me apart

Rolling, and throwing, consoling
Everything that goes this far
Joking and hoping, revolting
All that shit, that's who you are

Hoping and scolding, revolving
Peel it back, reveal the scar
Loathing, exploding, controlling
This is what you really are

The time is coming, gone insane
You're feeling happy, won the game
The time is coming, a bed of flames
Your life is over and you're to blame

The time is coming, you've gone insane
You're feeling happy, you've won the game
The time is coming, a bed of flames
Your life is over and you're to blame

Rolling, and throwing, consoling
Everything that goes this far
Joking and hoping, revolting
All that shit, that's who you are

Hoping and scolding, revolving
Peel it back, reveal the scar
Loathing, exploding, controlling
This is what you really are

Rolling, and throwing, consoling
Everything that goes this far
Joking and hoping, revolting
All that shit, that's who you are

Hoping and scolding, revolving
Peel it back, reveal the scar




Loathing, exploding, controlling
This is what you really are

Overall Meaning

"Blame" by Korn is a song that explores the complexities of personal relationships and the ugly side of human emotions. It begins with the singer telling someone that they are foolish for hanging on to his every word, and he acknowledges that things are getting ugly because of this. He asks the person to tear him from their heart, as his presence is tearing them apart emotionally.


The second verse has the singer reflecting on how he thought this person had disappeared, but it turns out they were just afraid of being alone. He asks them if they are lonely, and when they confirm that they are, he once again asks to be removed from their heart.


The chorus is a warning that time is running out, and there will be consequences for not dealing with their issues. It describes the person going insane and feeling happy because they think they've won the game, but in reality, their life will end in flames and they'll have no one to blame but themselves.


The repeated phrases at the end of the song serve as a reminder that the person's true nature has been exposed - they are manipulative and controlling, they make jokes at others' expense, and they are filled with loathing and rage.


Overall, "Blame" is a commentary on the toxic nature of some relationships, and the inevitability of consequences for those who refuse to break free from them.


Line by Line Meaning

So I think you are a fool
I believe that you are foolish


Hanging on my every word
You are following me closely and looking up to me


It's getting ugly
The situation is worsening


So I'm ugly
I am not attractive


Tear me from your heart
Let me go away from your heart


Tearing me apart
It is hurting me emotionally


So I thought you disappeared
I believed that you had vanished


Being alone is what you fear
You are afraid of being alone


Are you lonely?
Do you feel alone?


Yes, lonely
Yes, I feel alone


Rolling, and throwing, consoling
You are being careless, throwing things around, and trying to comfort yourself


Everything that goes this far
Engaging in behaviors that have gone too far


Joking and hoping, revolting
You are trying to lighten the mood and hoping for a better situation, rebelling against something


All that shit, that's who you are
All these actions define who you are


Hoping and scolding, revolving
Trying to have optimism while criticizing, revolving around the same issues


Peel it back, reveal the scar
Uncovering the hurt that is buried inside


Loathing, exploding, controlling
Hating something intensely, bursting with emotion, taking charge of things


This is what you really are
This is your true self


The time is coming, gone insane
A moment of reckoning is approaching, reached a state of madness


You're feeling happy, won the game
You believe that you have achieved success


The time is coming, a bed of flames
A time of punishment is approaching


Your life is over and you're to blame
It is your fault that you are suffering the consequences of your actions


Rolling, and throwing, consoling
Again being careless, throwing things around, trying to comfort yourself


Everything that goes this far
Behaviors are going too far and becoming problematic


Joking and hoping, revolting
Hoping things will improve, trying to be funny, rebelling against something


All that shit, that's who you are
Your choices and actions define who you are


Hoping and scolding, revolving
Trying to have an optimistic view while criticizing, revolving around the same issues


Peel it back, reveal the scar
Uncovering the hurt that is buried inside


Loathing, exploding, controlling
Hating something intensely, bursting with emotion, taking charge of things


This is what you really are
This is your true self




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Welch, David Randall Silveria, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu

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