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)
Hypocrites
Korn Lyrics
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Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Your messiah was never mine
Hypocrites
Weeping rose of Jeremiah
Drops of blood drip off your petals
Representing all our tears
In a ring of burning metal
How you gonna be, what you gonna say, it
Doesn't bother me, who you gonna pay?
Sorcerers and sadists come
To define the what and why
People travel 'cross this earth
Over water, land, and sky
How you gonna be, what you gonna say, it
Doesn't bother me, who you gonna pay?
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
Pay the bitches, they're charging all their dates, stand by
I'm not gonna pay, it's already mine
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites (your messiah was never mine)
Weeping rose of Jeremiah
Purity unlike no other
Offers hope to those who need it
Don't forget care to the brother
How you gonna be, what you gonna say, it
Doesn't bother me, who you gonna pay?
Little old lady at home
Writing out a check to send
It's all the money that she owns
She believes the world might end
How you gonna be, what you gonna say, it
Doesn't bother me, who you gonna pay?
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
Pay the bitches, they're charging all their dates, stand by
I'm not gonna pay, it's already mine
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites (your messiah was never mine)
Hypocrites
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
Pay the bitches, they're charging all their dates, stand by
I'm not gonna pay, it's already mine
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
Hypocrites
Hypocrites
Hypocrites
The song "Hypocrites" by Korn exposes the idea of religious hypocrisy and the idealistic conflicts caused by it. Through the lyrics, the band denounces blindly following religious figures and warns against the practice of investing money into religions that preach love, kindness, and charity, yet continuously charge their followers for their services. The repetition of "Your messiah was never mine" implies that the band refuses to follow the traditional teachings and ideas, urging the audience to question such practices.
The song also touches upon the subject of hope and faith associated with religious beliefs. By referencing the "weeping rose of Jeremiah" and the idea of hope offered by the religious practices, Korn acknowledges the importance of beliefs to some individuals while also criticizing the manipulation and exploitation of such beliefs for personal and financial gain.
In conclusion, "Hypocrites" is a powerful representation of the struggles of a generation in reconciling with religious convictions that seem hypocritical and exploitative.
Line by Line Meaning
Your messiah was never mine
The singer rejects the idea of a religious savior and does not consider such a figure to have any relevance to their existence
Drops of blood drip off your petals
Injustice and suffering are represented by the bloody tears of a weeping rose
Representing all our tears
The weeping rose symbolizes the collective pain and sorrow of humanity
In a ring of burning metal
The ring of fire surrounding the rose indicates a world full of suffering and pain
How you gonna be, what you gonna say, it
Doesn't bother me, who you gonna pay?
The artist is not concerned with the opinions or expectations of others, including those who use religion to justify their actions
Sorcerers and sadists come
To define the what and why
People with power and influence often use their positions to control and manipulate others
People travel 'cross this earth
Over water, land, and sky
People experience life in different ways and have different beliefs, but they all share a commonality in that they are all human
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
Pay the bitches, they're charging all their dates, stand by
I'm not gonna pay, it's already mine
The artist has no intention of giving money or influence to those they see as greedy, dishonest, or manipulative
Hypocrites, I'm gonna do it blind
The artist is not swayed by the opinions or expectations of others and will not be influenced by those they see as hypocritical
Weeping rose of Jeremiah
Purity unlike no other
Offers hope to those who need it
Don't forget care to the brother
Despite the suffering and pain of the world, there is still hope in the form of kindness and compassion towards others
Little old lady at home
Writing out a check to send
It's all the money that she owns
She believes the world might end
Even those with little wealth may hold onto a belief in an uncertain future and are willing to give what they have
Hypocrites
The song ends with the repetition of the title, suggesting that the artist's disdain for hypocritical and manipulative individuals remains strong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Randall Silveria, Graham Edwards, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Lauren Christy, Reginald Arvizu, Scott Spock
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