"Got the Life" did not receive much attention in the music press; however, the song was rewarded a gold certification in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association. It peaked at #1 on the Canadian RPM Rock/Alternative Chart chart, as well as #15 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #17 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Korn decided to shoot a music video for "Got the Life" after the reception from fans and employees at NRG Recording Studios was very positive. The music video's concept was by the band's bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. Their managers advised them to request Joseph Kahn to direct the video. Kahn also was the director for "A.D.I.D.A.S." music video in 1997. After asking Kahn to direct their video, he responded saying "That's the stupidest idea I've ever heard."
Offended by and against his response, Korn hired McG, director of the band's music videos from their self-titled debut album — "Blind", "Shoots and Ladders", "Clown", and "Faget". On January 12, 1999, music video was the first video that is considered to be "retired" from MTV's daily top ten countdown, Total Request Live. MTV's Total Request Live said the song was the most requested music video "for too long so they had to stop airing it so other artists would have a chance at the coveted number one spot." The video, however, never actually reached #1; it peaked at #2. (In fact, for the majority of its run, it was stuck at third behind videos by N'Sync and Britney Spears; at the time, Daly jokingly called the #3 position on the countdown "The Korn Spot".) Deuce, the video album where "Got the Life"'s music video appears on, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. California rapper WC makes a cameo appearance in the video dancing. Eminem, Jay Gordon of Orgy, Fred Durst, Sam Rivers, Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit, and UFC fighter Tito Ortiz can be seen in the end of the video.
Got the Life
Korn Lyrics
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Something kick off the front floor
Mine, something inside I'll never ever follow
So give me something
That is for real, I'll never ever follow
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Hate, something, somewhere, each day
Feeling ripped off again now
Why? This shit inside, now everyone will follow
So give me nothing, just feel
And now this shit will follow
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
Each day I can feel it swallow
Inside something they took from me
I don't wanna feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow
Inside I was beating me
You will never see, so come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
The lyrics of Korn's song "Got the Life" convey a sense of frustration and rebellion against societal pressures and expectations. The opening lines, "Hate, something, sometime, someway / Something kick off the front floor / Mine, something inside I'll never ever follow / So give me something / That is for real, I'll never ever follow," suggest an individual who refuses to conform to the norm and is seeking to break free from the constraints of a predetermined life path.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "God paged me / 'You'll never see the life', who wants to see? / God told me / I've already got the life, oh, I say," speaks to the idea of rejecting external expectations and seeking a more authentic, self-determined life. The repetition of the phrase "got the life" underscores this message and reinforces the idea of embracing one's own personal truth and path.
The symbolism of dancing is also present throughout the song, with the lyrics "Get your boogie on / Dance with me" suggesting that the act of dancing can be a form of rebellion and a way to connect with others who share a similar mindset.
Overall, "Got the Life" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the desire for individual freedom and authenticity in the face of societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate, something, sometime, someway
Sometimes hate can be triggered in inexplicable ways
Something kick off the front floor
Something that suddenly grabs your attention
Mine, something inside I'll never ever follow
I refuse to blindly follow something just because it's mine
So give me something
That is for real, I'll never ever follow
I want something genuine that I can truly believe in
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Let loose and have fun
Hate, something, somewhere, each day
Hate is always present in some form or another
Feeling ripped off again now
Feeling deceived and let down once more
Why? This shit inside, now everyone will follow
Why does this meaningless stuff seem to appeal to everyone else?
So give me nothing, just feel
And now this shit will follow
I don't want to follow anything, just experience the moment
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God reminded me that the true meaning of life cannot be easily seen or understood
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God told me that I already have everything I need to be happy
Each day I can feel it swallow
Inside something they took from me
Each day I feel like something essential has been taken away from me
I don't wanna feel your deathly ways
I don't want to be consumed by negativity
Each day I feel so hollow
Inside I was beating me
I feel empty and lost, as if I'm my own worst enemy
You will never see, so come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me
You'll never fully understand or relate to my struggles, but let's enjoy the moment together through dance
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God reminded me that the true meaning of life cannot be easily seen or understood
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God told me that I already have everything I need to be happy
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
I've finally discovered what I truly want and need in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu, Brian Welch, James Shaffer, David Silveria
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DepressoNaoDepressivo
Lyrics
Hate, something, sometime, someway
Something kick off the front floor
Mine, something inside I'll never ever follow
So give me something
That is for real, I'll never ever follow
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Hate, something, somewhere, each day
Feeling ripped off again now
Why? This shit inside, now everyone will follow
So give me nothing, just feel
And now this shit will follow
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
Each day I can feel it swallow
Inside something they took from me
I don't wanna feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow
Inside I was beating me
You will never see, so come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
@adaminieri7605
Hate, something, sometime, someway
Something kick off the front floor
Mine, something inside I'll never ever follow
So give me something
That is for real, I'll never ever follow
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Hate, something, somewhere, each day
Feeling ripped off again now
Why? This shit inside, now everyone will follow
So give me nothing, just feel
And now this shit will follow
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
Each day I can feel it swallow
Inside something they took from me
I don't wanna feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow
Inside I was beating me
You will never see, so come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, oh, I say
God paged me
"You'll never see the life", who wants to see?
God told me
I've already got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
Got the life, got the life
@Pride317
Lyrics
Hate,
Something,
Sometime,
Someway
Something kick off the front floor
Mine,
Something inside
I'll never ever follow
So give me something
That is for real,
I'll never ever follow
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Hate,
Something,
Someway,
Each day
Dealing with no forgiveness
Why, this shit inside,
Now everyone will follow
So give me nothing
Just feel and now
This shit will follow
God paged me,
"You'll never see the life",
Who wants to see?
God told me,
I've already got the life,
Oh I say
God paged me,
"You'll never see the life",
Who wants to see?
God told me,
I've already got the life,
Oh I say
Each day I can feel it swallow
Inside something they took from me
I don't feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow
Inside I was beating me
You will never see
So come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me!
God paged me,
"You'll never see the life",
Who wants to see?
God told me,
I've already got the life,
Oh I say
God paged me,
"You'll never see the life",
Who wants to see?
God told me,
I've already got the life,
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
Got the life!
@henriqueramos3197
"Got The Life"
Hate something sometime someway
Something kick on the front floor
Mine? Something inside
I'll never ever follow
So give me something that is for real
I'll never ever follow
Get your boogie on
Get your boogie on
Hate something someway, each day,
Feeling ripped off again
Why? This shit inside
Now everyone will follow
So give me nothing just feel
And now this shit will follow
God paged me, I'll never see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the life, oh I say
God paged me, I'll never see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the life, oh I say
Each day I can feel it swallow,
Inside something they took from me
I don't feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow,
Inside I was beating me
You will never see,
So come dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Dance with me
Me!
God paged me, I'll never see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the life, oh I say
God paged me, I'll never see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the life, oh I say
Got the life
Got the life
@Hayden-li7if
2024 anybody??
@aliceratner1959
Still here
@YandereY2kV2
My father told me to look at the video
@clarisamalave3055
😅
@28HummingBird92
Helllo
@emmanuelvillegas3225
Lol here
@paullamkin1499
I still believe Korn has one of the best bass sounds in metal.
@hollycline2427
Facts
@dylanearls4117
Yup. Alongside early mudvayne
@justinandsheba
I hope you're joking...LOL