Korn made a demo tape, Neidermayer's Mind, in 1993, which was distributed free to record companies and on request to members of the public. Their debut album Korn was released in 1994, followed by Life Is Peachy in 1996. The band first experienced mainstream success with Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999), both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The band's mainstream success continued with Untouchables (2002); Take a Look in the Mirror (2003); and See You on the Other Side (2005).
A compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, was released in 2004, spanning a decade of singles and concluding the band's recording contract with Immortal Records and Epic Records. They signed to Virgin Records, releasing See You on the Other Side in 2005, and an untitled album in 2007. The band's other recent albums, Korn III: Remember Who You Are (2010) and The Path of Totality (2011), were released via Roadrunner Records, with The Paradigm Shift (2013) being released via Prospect Park and Caroline Records. The Serenity of Suffering saw their return to Roadrunner Records, through which The Nothing was released on September 13, 2019. Their latest album, Requiem, was released via Loma Vista Recordings on February 4, 2022.
As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are certified double platinum; one is certified triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified Gold.
Korn has released seven video albums and 50 music videos. The band has released 48 singles, the most notable of which include "Blind"; "Got the Life"; "Freak on a Leash"; "Falling Away from Me"; "Here to Stay"; "Did My Time"; "Twisted Transistor"; "Coming Undone"; and "Get Up!" Korn has earned two Grammy Awards out of eight nominations and two MTV Video Music Awards out of 11 nominations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn
Studio albums
Korn (1994)
Life Is Peachy (1996)
Follow the Leader (1998)
Issues (1999)
Untouchables (2002)
Take a Look in the Mirror (2003)
See You on the Other Side (2005)
Untitled (2007)
Korn III: Remember Who You Are (2010)
The Path of Totality (2011)
The Paradigm Shift (2013)
The Serenity of Suffering (2016)
The Nothing (2019)
Requiem (2022)
Counting
Korn Lyrics
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Please, get away from me
Take advantage of what I still guess you do
One day you'll play for me
So I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You just see me as something you throw around
You aren't there for me (there for me)
Beaten down to the ground, yes it always seems
You take more from me (more from me)
So I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You will be there counting
It's funny how it gets started
They get their money grubbing fingers on you
They get your money, and the girls, and the fame
I only do it for the fun and for games
It's funny how it gets started
They get their money grubbing fingers on you
They get your money, and the girls, and the fame
I only do it for the fun, that's my game
So I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You will be there counting
So I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all this pain
You will be there
Counting
The lyrics to Korn's song "Counting" seem to revolve around the feeling of being taken advantage of by someone who is only interested in personal gain. The singer is struggling with the thoughts and emotions growing inside their own head as they try to come to terms with the situation. They plead with the other person to leave them alone and stop using them. But despite their attempts to keep silent and deal with their pain on their own, they know the other person will always be there counting their own gains.
The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like they're being treated as something that can simply be "thrown around." They're being taken advantage of and are continuously becoming more and more beaten down by the situation. Meanwhile, the person doing the taking is profiting in various ways, whether through money, fame, or the attention of others. The singer seems to be aware of this and is hurt by it, but still has some kind of connection or dependency on the other person.
Overall, "Counting" seems to be a reflection on the sometimes difficult and exploitative nature of personal relationships, particularly ones where one person is taking advantage of the other. Despite the singer's pain and attempts to keep things to themselves, they know that the other person will always be there, counting their gains with no regard for the damage being done.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't bare to face what's growing in my head
I'm struggling with my mental health and can't confront the dark thoughts inside my head.
Please, get away from me
I need some space and time to deal with my inner demons, so it's better for you to leave me alone.
Take advantage of what I still guess you do
I'm aware that you're using me for your own benefit, but I'm still unsure how and why you're doing it.
One day you'll play for me
Someday, you'll have to face the consequences of your actions and receive what you deserve.
So I'm saying nothing
I'm keeping silent and bottling up my pain because I feel like no one is really listening or cares.
Each day taking that much more
Everyday, I feel like I'm losing a little piece of myself and becoming more empty and numb.
As I'm screaming all my pain
Even though I'm not voicing it out loud, I'm constantly yelling and struggling inside with all the pain I'm feeling.
You will be there counting
You, the person who is causing me this pain, will be watching and reveling in my suffering, like it's some kind of sick game to you.
You just see me as something you throw around
To you, I'm just a disposable object that you can manipulate and use for your own purposes, without any regard for my well-being.
You aren't there for me (there for me)
Despite all that I've done for you or all that I'm going through, you're never really there to support me or help me through it.
Beaten down to the ground, yes it always seems
I constantly feel like life is knocking me down and kicking me while I'm already down on the ground.
You take more from me (more from me)
With each passing day, you're draining even more of my energy, my happiness, and my spirit.
It's funny how it gets started
It's ironic how this whole mess began, and now I'm stuck in the middle of it all, struggling to find my way out.
They get their money grubbing fingers on you
The people who are using me for their own gain are only interested in making money at my expense, and they're not afraid to get their hands dirty to achieve their goals.
They get your money, and the girls, and the fame
All the things that I used to value or hope to achieve, like wealth, women, and fame, are now being taken away from me in the name of someone else's greed.
I only do it for the fun and for games
For me, this whole thing was never about getting rich or famous, but just having a good time and enjoying the music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan Howsman Davis, James Christian Shaffer, David Randall Silveria, Reginald Arvizu, Brian Welch
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@Pride317
Lyrics
I can't bare to face
What's growing in my head
Please get away from me
Take advantage of what
I still guess you do
One day you'll beg for me
So
I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You will be there counting
You just see me as
Something you throw around
You aren't there for me
(There for me)
Beaten down to the ground,
Yes it always seems
You take more from me
(More from me)
So
I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You will be there counting
It's funny how it gets started
They get their money
Grubbing fingers on you
They get your money,
And the girls,
And the fame
I only do it for
The fun and for games
It's funny how it gets started
They get their money
Grubbing fingers on you
They get your money,
And the girls,
And the fame
I only do it for the fun,
That's my game
So
I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all my pain
You will be there counting
So
I'm saying nothing
Each day taking that much more
As I'm screaming all this pain
You will be there counting
@plurXXlyf
one of their most underrated songs...
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@srh547
🤦♂️ why didn’t I concur
@metalbella3737
Absolutely
@E.a.Z.S.e.n.T
you know i realy only like about 6 korn songs. get this partyvstarted make me bad this one that one song on follow the leader track 6 maybe you know the famous one says god hates me...oh yeah got the life. thats pretty much it
@Tobias6-6
@eaz sent and, who asked?
@Leo._...
The whole album is such a masterpiece
@MageZathara
Still my favourite album ever.
@joshuamlnarik5942
Havent heard this in a good fifteen years - it'd crazy how you notice the production elements of an album that you never picked up on listening as a teenager. I'll say it now having relistened to their entire discog--- this song right here has arguably the catchiest goddamn bridge section (girls & fame, fun that's my game... part ) of any Korn song.... or any artist really. Idk what stroke of genius graced JD the day he whipped it up - but it's absolute fucking MINT and transitions into the final verse just immaculately. it's sweet & succinct but straight marvelous. 💯
@khronyk2338
I agree. If it didn’t have that bridge, I would probably consider this filler.