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)
Illuminati
Korn Lyrics
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Where is your self control?
Why can't you just be honest?
The corruption takes its toll
You rape our hope
Too proud to cope
You've built this house of shame
This disease you promote
An infection is what we are now
I can't believe this happened
The fear starts to grab hold
Then anger starts to take over
I will not be controlled
You rape our hope
Too proud to cope
You've built this house of shame
You smile, you gloat
This disease you promote
An infection is what we are now
They're taking over now
Eating up our souls somehow
Taking over now
Parasites, they run around
The culprits won't be found
They lie behind this mask of wealth
They're taking over now
Illuminati they hide
You rape our hope
Too proud to cope
You've built this house of shame
You smile, you gloat
This disease you promote
An infection is what we are now
You rape our hope
Too proud to cope
You've built this house of shame
You smile and you gloat
This disease you promote
An infection is what we are now
The song "Illuminati" by Korn is a commentary on the state of our society and government. The lyrics express frustration with the lack of honesty and self-control among those in power. The corruption that they are perpetuating is taking a toll on the hope of the people. Korn accuses these corrupt individuals of promoting a disease that has infected society as a whole. They are hiding behind a mask of wealth and power, and they are taking over.
The lyrics speak of the fear and anger that people feel towards these corrupt individuals. They are not going to be controlled by them. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a condemnation of those in power who have built a "house of shame" and promote a disease that is infecting us all. The refrain "you rape our hope, too proud to cope" emphasizes the destruction that is being wrought by these corrupt individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe what's happening
The situation is unbelievable and unexpected
Where is your self control?
A question directed towards those who are corrupted and lack self-discipline
Why can't you just be honest?
A plea for sincerity and transparency
The corruption takes its toll
The negative effects of corruption are beginning to take a toll
You rape our hope
Those in power destroy the people's hope with their actions
Too proud to cope
The corrupt individuals are too proud to admit fault or deal with the consequences of their actions
You've built this house of shame
The corrupt individuals have created a shameful situation for everyone involved
You smile, you gloat
The corrupt individuals derive pleasure from their actions and revel in their power
This disease you promote
Their corrupt practices spread like a disease, infecting and harming everyone involved
An infection is what we are now
The corruption has become so pervasive that it has infected and affected everyone involved
They're taking over now
The corrupt individuals are gaining even more power and control
Eating up our souls somehow
Their actions are consuming and damaging people's souls
Parasites, they run around
The corrupt individuals are like parasites, feeding off the people and the system
The culprits won't be found
It's difficult to hold the corrupt individuals accountable or bring them to justice
They lie behind this mask of wealth
The corrupt individuals hide behind their wealth and status while commiting their wrongdoing
Illuminati they hide
The use of the term Illuminati implies that the corrupt individuals have some sort of secret society or organization backing them up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu, James Christian Shaffer, Raymond Lee Luzier, Jeff Abel, Sean Casavant
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