Korn's contribution came once they re-recorded the song for their debut album LP 1994. Even though the song was completed by Sexart, Korn added an extended song intro, utilizing drum cymbals, and an added small Bass-Line. Their addition acted as an intro that led into the original intro composed by Sexart. Also, Korn applied a small musical change away from Sexart's version, which landed under the vocal chorus "I'm so blind" lyric. That change didn't occur until the Korn LP was recorded. SexArt's original music piece was present on Korn's demo Neidermayer's Mind 1993. Korn also tailored the song ending, being the bass coda at the end of the song quotes Cypress Hill's song "Lick a Shot". The ending, technically, had nothing to do with the actual song itself. Jonathan Davis and his music group Korn utilized this song on the album without crediting the original songwriters Dennis Shinn, and or Ryan Shuck. However, both Dennis Shinn and Ryan Shuck were later credited on the Greatest Hits Vol.1 compilation album when the song was used on that LP., as well as being credited on multiple products that contain the song. The song was released as a promotional single in the United States, Canada and Australia, and as a limited edition 10" vinyl single in the United Kingdom. It charted on the Canadian alternative chart, the RPM Alternative 30, in November 1995, peaking at number 15.
"Blind" is widely considered to be one of the band's best songs. In 2019, Loudwire ranked the song number three on their list of the 50 greatest Korn songs,and in 2021, Kerrang ranked the song number one on their list of the 20 greatest Korn songs.
Blind
Korn Lyrics
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This place inside my mind, a place I like to hide
You don't know the chances, what if I should die?
A place inside my brain, another kind of pain
You don't know the chances, I'm so blind
Blind, blind
You don't know the chances, what if I should die?
A place inside my brain, another kind of pain
You don't know the chances, I'm so blind
Blind, blind
Deeper, and deeper, and deeper
As I journey to live a life that seems to be
A lost reality
That can never find a way to reach my inner
Self-esteem is low, how deep can I go
In the ground that I lay if I don't find a way to
See through the gray that clouds my mind
This time I look to see what's between the lines
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
I'm blind
I'm blind
I'm blind
I'm blind
The lyrics of Korn's song Blind seem to deal with the struggles of mental health and self-esteem, as it speaks about having a place to hide within oneself and experiencing a different kind of pain within one's own mind.
The repeated line "You don't know the chances, what if I should die?" could be interpreted as the artist questioning whether anyone truly understands the depths of their personal struggles, and how fragile one's mental state can be. The song also emphasizes the feeling of being lost in a reality that seems unreachable and shrouded in darkness.
The line "See through the gray that clouds my mind" suggests that the songwriter desires clarity and the ability to break through their mental blockages. The repetition of "I'm blind" at the end of the song reinforces the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one's own internal struggles.
Overall, Blind highlights the issues of mental health and the impact it can have on an individual's outlook on life. The lyrics are relatable to those who have experienced similar feelings of emptiness and will be timeless for this reason.
Line by Line Meaning
This place inside my mind, a place I like to hide
The singer has a hidden part of his mind that he likes to keep private
You don't know the chances, what if I should die?
The singer feels there is a risk in revealing this part of himself
A place inside my brain, another kind of pain
The singer's hidden mental space is not a positive one
I'm so blind
The singer is unable to see the situation clearly
Another place I find to escape the pain inside
The singer has multiple methods of escaping internal pain
Deeper, and deeper, and deeper
The singer is going further into his own mind
As I journey to live a life that seems to be
The singer is trying to find a way to live authentically
A lost reality
The singer feels disconnected from his surroundings
That can never find a way to reach my inner
The singer feels that he can never truly be understood
Self-esteem is low, how deep can I go
The singer has little self-confidence and is unsure how deep he can journey into his own mind
In the ground that I lay if I don't find a way to
The singer feels like he will be stuck in darkness if he is unable to find a way out
See through the gray that clouds my mind
The singer wants to remove the fog that is covering his thoughts
This time I look to see what's between the lines
The singer is searching for hidden meaning
I can see, I can see I'm going blind
The singer is realizing the gravity of his situation, that his mental state is causing him to lose sight of reality
I'm blind
The singer has lost sight of what is happening around him
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Dennis Shinn, James Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Reginald Arvizu, Ryan Shuck
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DrBeauHightower
Kids will never understand the excitement not playing this on your cd player walking into the skatepark or weight room
@nura2068
I do but im the only one in 10000 kids
@samduncan344
@@nura2068 cringe
@samduncan344
Ok millennial
@MrGeorge07
@@samduncan344 Do you even know the age range of millennials? You do realise millennials grew up with nu metal right? The youngest millennials are like 27 now 😂
@samduncan344
@@MrGeorge07 do you even know what a joke is or did you stop to think nobody cares
@NORTEskXIV
Korn’s “ARE YOU READY?” Was the world’s introduction to nu-metal
@EdgarMartinez-gh5uj
😮
@user-on4fs2xs2k
AREEE YOUUU REEEADY,Mathafaka!!!....
@user-on4fs2xs2k
I love KORN.