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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korn
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)
PROUD
Korn Lyrics
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Before you look the other way?
Must you keep glaring at me?
I know you look inside and see what you've made
You took no pride in me
But now I'm your everything
It's pride in how you owe me
Must you keep looking at me
Now you see what I am
Trust, I knew what it was
I don't forget things, thinking I'm nothing
You took no pride in me
But now I'm your everything
It's pride in how you owe me
Not all of your gloating
Pride of me
No pride, why?
Why? Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?
Must you keep looking at me
Before you look the other way?
Trust, I knew what it was
I don't forget things, look what you've made
You took no pride in me
But now I'm your everything
It's pride in how you owe me
Not all of your gloating
You took no pride in me
But now I'm your everything
It's pride in how you owe me
Not all of this feels
The lyrics of Korn's "Proud S" express a sense of resentment and frustration towards someone who did not acknowledge or take pride in the singer's worth or potential. The repetition of the line "You took no pride in me, but now I'm your everything" emphasizes the idea that the subject of the song did not value the singer until they had already achieved success or importance. The line "It's pride in how you owe me, not all of your gloating" hints at a desire for recognition and respect that was not given, and implies that the subject of the song may have been boastful or arrogant about their own successes.
The second half of the song sees the singer confronting the subject directly, challenging them to recognize their own mistakes and acknowledging that they have not forgotten how they were treated. The repetition of the line "Must you keep looking at me / Before you look the other way?" suggests that the subject may be avoiding eye contact or shirking responsibility for their past actions.
Overall, "Proud S" is a song about the emotional consequences of being undervalued or overlooked by someone who should have known better, and the desire for recognition and respect that can arise from that experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Must you keep looking at me
Do you have to constantly stare at me?
Before you look the other way?
Can't you just ignore me instead?
Must you keep glaring at me?
Why are you giving me dirty looks?
I know you look inside and see what you've made
You realize that your actions have affected who I am today.
You took no pride in me
You didn't care about me or my life.
But now I'm your everything
But now I am a significant part of your life.
It's pride in how you owe me
You should take pride in what you owe me.
Not all of your gloating
But don't be too proud and arrogant about it.
Now you see what I am
You finally understand who I have become.
Trust, I knew what it was
I understood your intentions.
I don't forget things, thinking I'm nothing
I remember everything, even if you thought I was insignificant.
Pride of me
Be proud of who I have become.
No pride, why?
Why don't you take pride in my achievements?
Why? Why? Why? Why?
I keep questioning why you never cared about me.
You took no pride in me
You never showed any support or encouragement towards me.
But now I'm your everything
Despite that, now I am a major part of your life.
It's pride in how you owe me
But you should still take pride in what you owe me.
Not all of your gloating
Just don't be too arrogant about it.
You took no pride in me
Once again, you never cared about me or my life.
But now I'm your everything
But now that has changed significantly.
It's pride in how you owe me
You should take pride in the debt you owe me.
Not all of this feels
But don't let that pride take over everything else.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu
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Traumtänzerkind
This song saved me so many times. I bought the Live & Rare Album at age 13 and Proud became my favorite KoRn song. If I could write a song about my childhood I think it would sound exaktly the same. I wish I could thank Jon for this one. v_v
Srmitch
This is absolutely awesome. I didn’t even know they released this! Absolutely love it.
s8nandg0dinatre3
This has to be one of their best songs ever
Songs By Sty
This song is better than the majority of the songs that actually made the LIP album. Change my mind. That drum beat during the bridge is 🔥
Vin Loc
Idk about majority but it defines could have taken some songs place on that album
miguelangelo
@Vin Locimo i think that lost and ass itch were a little uncreative (both using parts from the unreleased song Layla) but not bad tracks. The interludes (Low Rider and Porno creep) aren't bad at all (better than the interludes in Issues). It's a pretty solid album. Though I wouldn't mind if this song and Sean Olsen replaced Lost and Ass Itch, or if they were remastered and added to the album.
Rocky Austin
David's drums is on fire on this one!
Mark Moore
He was SOO right. He quit after the rest of the guys decided to just recycle and lean into the stereotypes. David is a real one, good music always came first to him. Only thing got him in trouble was women throwing themselves at him and Jon got a bit jelly..
Brad Lee
If only Korn kept this type of nu metal sound for years to come.
Nathaniel Villaverde Flores
this song had lots of emotions on it damn jonathan..... leaves me speechless