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.
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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)
Dead Bodies Everywhere
Korn Lyrics
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Tell me what you need, tell me what to be
What's your vision you'll see?
What do you expect of me?
I can't live that lie
Hate a sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
Let me strip the plain, let me not give in
Free me of your lies, inside my heart dies
Your dreams never achieved
Don't lay that shit on me
Let me live my life
Hate a sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dealing with your life
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
You want me to be
Something I can never ever be
You want me to be
Something I can never ever be
A sick mom
With a fucked dad
Dealing with your life
Dead bodies everywhere
You really want me
To be a good son
Why you make me feel like no one?
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
The song "Dead Bodies Everywhere" by Korn is dark and emotional. The opening verse of the song sets the tone of defiance and frustration towards the expectations placed on the singer. The lyrics "Tell me what you need, tell me what to be, What's your vision you'll see? What do you expect of me? I can't live that lie" highlights the internal conflict of wanting to conform to the expectations they have been given but not being able to do so. The chorus line "Dead bodies everywhere" is a metaphorical way of expressing the impact of these expectations on the singer's psyche, which leaves them feeling as if they are surrounded by death and darkness.
The second verse delves into the singer’s personal life, describing a toxic family dynamic that has led to their current state. The lines "Hate a sick mom, With a fucked dad, Dealing with your life, Dead bodies everywhere" suggest a history of trauma and hardship that the singer has had to endure. The chorus emphasizes their struggle, as the pressure to be a "good son" mounts along with the weight of unfulfilled dreams and expectations. The bridge then confronts the person demanding these expectations, telling them to "Let me live my life" and to stop transforming the singer into a reflection of their own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, step inside and you'll realize
Come closer and understand what is hidden inside
Tell me what you need, tell me what to be
Tell me your desires and what roles to portray
What's your vision you'll see?
What is it that you hope to see?
What do you expect of me?
What role should I play in your life?
I can't live that lie
I cannot keep pretending
Hate a sick mom
I loathe having an ill mother
With a fucked dad
And a messed up father
Dealing with your life
Dealing with the consequences of your life
Dead bodies everywhere
I see destruction all around me
You really want me
You really need me
To be a good son
To play the role of a good child
Why you make me feel like no one?
Why do you make me feel worthless?
Let me strip the plain, let me not give in
Let me be honest and not conform to your expectations
Free me of your lies, inside my heart dies
I feel suffocated and hurt by your deceit
Your dreams never achieved
Your ambitions remain unfulfilled
Don't lay that shit on me
Do not blame me for your failures
Let me live my life
Allow me to make my own choices
You want me to be
You desire me to become
Something I can never ever be
A person I cannot and will not ever become
Dead bodies everywhere
Destruction and chaos are all around us
Dead bodies everywhere
There is destruction and misery everywhere
Dead bodies everywhere
I see and feel the effects of devastation
Dead bodies everywhere
There is only destruction and hopelessness in sight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Silveria, James Shaffer, Brian Welch, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis
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