Earache My Eye
Korn Lyrics


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I said, "I smoke every now and then"
But, when I really need one I gotta have one
Just dying, great tricks
Yeah, so?
To the 69, that was a double deuce
You said something about, "It's on"

See? That's all
What does this thing do? Oh, there it goes
Where are you going?
I'm right here
What are you doing?
I'll do black and white trip
Aha
Oh, gotta get 'em X skin on the black and white (yeah)
See what it is? (Of course) It's like an in between thing, like
I'm not black, I'm not white (I didn't know that, where, where is, where is the switch?)
I'm kind, you know
Where is the switch?
Where is what switch?
This, the black and white switch
Oh, you gotta get it fixed up? Right over here
You see, this is dust, every, over here is dust
Danny, what up? Is that your lover?
Yeah
Really?
I love B & B que's (so)
The only reason I don't barbeque on Wednesdays
Is 'cause he fuckin', fuckin' falls in the grill

Oh, what was that?
Little fuckin' tooth
Carlos did it
Carlos?
Hey now, you can do it on command?
You know as, know well as you do you can come whenever you want
Tacos
I'm the one who gave Taco his name, you know that?
I said, can you believe that? I said
"We had that barbeque", and he goes "Oh, you wanna go to taco?"

Órale

My momma talk to me, try to tell me how to live
But I don't listen to her, 'cause my head is like a sieve
My daddy, he disowned me 'cause I wear my sisters clothes
He caught me in the bathroom with a pair of pantyhose

My basketball coach, he just kick me off the team
For wearing high heels sneakers, and acting like a queen
Gonna tie my pecker to a tree, to a tree
Gonna tie my pecker to a tree
Gonna tie his pecker to a tree

Get your boogie off
Go Head

The world is coming to an end and I don't give a dam
As long as I have my bitch, oh I'ma fuck you
It don't bother me, if people think I'm funny
'Cause I'm a big rock star, and I make lots of money
Money, money, money, money (Are you talking pesos?)

Money, ka-ching
Ka-ching

Lots of money
Lots of money
Lots of money (I'm so bloody rich)
Lots of money
Lots of mutherfuckin' money
I get lots

I own shopping centres, parking lots, and
Stocks, and all that shit
I own you, ha, you too
You three
For me
He-he
Oh-oh

Get your groove on
Let's bring it back one more time, Jonathan
Jonathan on them drums, getting ever slower
More groovin, slow that shit down
Crazy slow, come on, death, right here, slow, ah

Don't give a fuck, break it out
You even know, Boy George is on heroin
We don't give a fuck
Rick James is in the crack house
I'm fuckin paying, that's all that matters

The bomb is a-fuckin in the house




Loco, oh
Gimme some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Korn's song Earache My Eye are somewhat nonsensical and abstract, and seem to be largely improvised. The lyrics don't follow a linear narrative or make linear sense, and as such can be difficult to interpret. However, there is a sense of absurdity and randomness to the lyrics that seems to convey a sense of carefree joy and spontaneity.


The song seems to be a tribute to comedic actor and musician Cheech Marin, who recorded a cover of the song with his comedy partner Tommy Chong in the early 1970s. The song's title refers to a common slang term for smoking marijuana. There are also references to cross-dressing and gender fluidity in the lyrics, which may be a nod to Cheech and Chong's subversive brand of humor.


The song's musical style is a departure from Korn's signature heavy metal sound, instead featuring a laid-back groove and funk-inspired bassline. The use of wah-wah guitar and synthesizer also gives the song a psychedelic vibe. Overall, "Earache My Eye" is a fun, lighthearted song that showcases Korn's sense of humor and willingness to experiment with different musical styles.


Line by Line Meaning

I said, "I smoke every now and then"
I occasionally smoke cigarettes


But, when I really need one I gotta have one
But when I have cravings for a cigarette, I have to fulfill them


Just dying, great tricks
Just feeling like I need a smoke and wanting to do tricks with smoke


Yeah, so?
So what's the big deal about me wanting to smoke?


To the 69, that was a double deuce
Referring to smoking and drinking at a party while making a sexual reference


You said something about, "It's on"
You mentioned something about starting or doing something


See? That's all
That was my point


What does this thing do? Oh, there it goes
Asking about an object and then finding out how it works


Where are you going?
Asking someone where they are planning to go


I'm right here
Responding with the fact of being present in that moment


What are you doing?
Questioning someone's current activity


I'll do black and white trip
Referring to the effects of the drug marijuana


Aha
Indicating understanding or agreement


Oh, gotta get 'em X skin on the black and white (yeah)
Referring to getting tattooed with X-shaped skin in black and white


See what it is? (Of course) It's like an in between thing, like
Elaborating on the previous statement regarding being neither black nor white


I'm not black, I'm not white (I didn't know that, where, where is, where is the switch?)
Asserting that they are not confined to racial labels and mentioning a non-existent switch


I'm kind, you know
Describing self as a kind person


Where is the switch?
Repeating the question about a nonexistent switch


Where is what switch?
Pretending not to understand the question about the nonexistent switch


This, the black and white switch
Repeating the nonexistent item in question to annoy the person asking the question


Oh, you gotta get it fixed up? Right over here
Offering to fix the nonexistent item, but pointing somewhere else as a joke


You see, this is dust, every, over here is dust
Pointing out areas with dust and commenting on it, but probably not having any real relevance


Danny, what up? Is that your lover?
Addressing Danny and asking a provocative question about their relationship


Yeah
Confirming the question about Danny's lover


Really?
Expressing skepticism or disbelief about the answer


I love B & B que's (so)
Mentioning the love for barbecue with a specific name, probably with no relevance to the conversation


The only reason I don't barbeque on Wednesdays
Mentioning a random reason why the singer doesn't barbecue on a specific day of the week


Is 'cause he fuckin', fuckin' falls in the grill
Giving a ridiculous reason why they don't barbecue on Wednesdays


Oh, what was that?
Noticing something unexpected and asking what it is


Little fuckin' tooth
Responding with irritation that it's just a small object


Carlos did it
Blaming Carlos for something, but likely in jest


Hey now, you can do it on command?
Asking if the person can do something in a specific way on demand


You know as, know well as you do you can come whenever you want
Humorously misinterpreting the previous question about doing something on command


Tacos
Referring to a Mexican snack


I'm the one who gave Taco his name, you know that?
Mentioning a pointless fact about how someone named a snack


I said, can you believe that? I said
Repeating a statement for emphasis


"We had that barbeque", and he goes "Oh, you wanna go to taco?"
Recounting a conversation between people and their unlikely response


Órale
A Mexican expression of encouragement for someone or greeting to a friend, usually meaning "All right" or "Okay".


My momma talk to me, try to tell me how to live
Mentioning how the singer's mother tries to control their behavior


But I don't listen to her, 'cause my head is like a sieve
Stating that they ignore their mother's advice due to their forgetfulness


My daddy, he disowned me 'cause I wear my sisters clothes
Mentioning how the artist's father has abandoned their relationship due to the artist's clothing choice


He caught me in the bathroom with a pair of pantyhose
Explaining why the father disowned the singer and further emphasizing their clothing choice


My basketball coach, he just kick me off the team
Describing how the basketball coach kicked the singer off the team


For wearing high heels sneakers, and acting like a queen
Providing a reason why the basketball coach kicked the artist off the team due to their behavior, again emphasizing their non-conformity


Gonna tie my pecker to a tree, to a tree
Asserting a desire to do something extreme that probably won't happen


Gonna tie his pecker to a tree
Continuing the previous statement by mentioning that the artist will carry out the action, ignoring the absurdity of the statement


Get your boogie off
Using an expression to encourage someone to dance and enjoy themselves


Go Head
Encouraging someone to continue doing what they are doing


The world is coming to an end and I don't give a dam
Expressing indifference about impending doom


As long as I have my bitch, oh I'ma fuck you
Suggesting that they will continue to have sex with someone as long as they have a female partner


It don't bother me, if people think I'm funny
Stating that the singer doesn't care if they are perceived as entertaining or comical by others


'Cause I'm a big rock star, and I make lots of money
Justifying the previous statement with their perceived status and wealth


Money, money, money, money (Are you talking pesos?)
Repeating the word 'money' multiple times and making a joke about whether the currency is in pesos


Money, ka-ching
Using the expression 'ka-ching' to signify a sound made when money is earned or paid


Lots of money
Stating that they have a large amount of money


Lots of money (I'm so bloody rich)
Continuing the previous statement, emphasizing that they are wealthy


Lots of money
Repeating the statement about their wealth


Lots of mutherfuckin' money
Continuing the previous statement with added emphasis


I get lots
Repeating the sentiment that they have a significant amount of money


I own shopping centres, parking lots, and
Listing some of the assets they own, which further emphasizes their wealth


Stocks, and all that shit
Listing more of their assets, showing that they have considerable wealth in various forms


I own you, ha, you too
Using hyperbole to assert that they have power and control over others


You three
Referring to a specific group of people whom they own


For me
Asserting that the people they own are there to serve them


He-he
Laughing to themselves, probably at the ridiculousness of the previous statements


Get your groove on
Using an expression to encourage someone to dance and enjoy themselves


Let's bring it back one more time, Jonathan
Suggesting that someone restart the music or the dancing


Jonathan on them drums, getting ever slower
Mentioning someone on the drums who is gradually slowing down the rhythm


More groovin, slow that shit down
Using an expression to encourage the music or dancing to become even slower


Crazy slow, come on, death, right here, slow, ah
Requesting a slow, soulful rhythm, and mentioning death in a likely humorous way


Don't give a fuck, break it out
Asserting that they don't care and encouraging others to 'let loose'


You even know, Boy George is on heroin
Asking someone if they know that the musician Boy George is addicted to heroin


We don't give a fuck
Asserting that the singer doesn't care about Boy George's addiction


Rick James is in the crack house
Mentioning that another musician, Rick James, is addicted to crack cocaine


I'm fuckin paying, that's all that matters
Asserting that they are wealthy enough to pay for excessive drug use and don't care about the consequences


The bomb is a-fuckin in the house
Using an expression to describe how great the music or atmosphere is


Loco, oh
Using a Spanish expression to signify insanity or craziness


Gimme some
Asking someone for something, possibly referring to more music or drugs




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gaye James Joseph Delorme, Richard Marin, Thomas Chong

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@mjkalkbrenner

One of the absolute best hidden tracks on any album ever

@skywatcher2554

that's great haha

@jameswatson4096

'Life is Peachy' got me like that once as well..."you ready you fuckin' mental guy" at 3:30 and then 'Twist" vocals...i almost pissed myself!

@mrv1111

Wow, lol. Could imagine what that moment was like, especially at that time.

@jackwilsontube

Boom.Stick I DREAM ABOUT SEX WHEN LISTENING KORN

@superapartmentfriends349

Years later, this is is by far my favorite KoRn song.

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@miyamotomusashi7612

I fell asleep one night listening to Korn and I woke up to hear this.

@elliesmellscall911

+Miyamoto Musashi haha I did the same, scared the sheeet out of me

@stevenwhillans8

exactly how i found it to!! 😂 one of my favorite korn songs.. i wonder if they actually had cheech on vocals?!

@X3rce5

+Steven Whillans they sure did. Fieldy wrote the lyrics and back in the day when they would perform this live, Fieldy would sing it too.

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