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)
Starting Over
Korn Lyrics
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Staring into nothing, what the hell am I here for?
So come on and play, stab it in my heart
So all this time was wasted, ripping me apart
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
Crawling on the floor all around this space
Talking to myself, what is this thing I gotta face?
Walking through a door, has it been a waste?
Going on and on, thinking I could find my place
We are the hurt inside your head
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
It's starting over, starting over
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
My time is over, this time is over
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
God is gonna take me out
(God is gonna take me out) (God is gonna take me out)
(God is gonna take me out) God is gonna take me out
You can't see
I'm torn away from you and everything that's
Close to me
I cannot face the truth, it's nothing that
I believe
Just run away from me and thank me when you're
Free from me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
Come take me
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Lost in the void of what is dead
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
The lyrics to "Starting Over" by Korn depict a person who is contemplating their existence and feeling lost and worthless. The opening lines reveal a sense of hopelessness as the person lies on the floor, staring into nothingness and questioning their purpose in life. The second line, "what the hell am I here for?", highlights their confusion and despair. They are then asking someone to "stab it in their heart" as they feel all their time has been wasted and their life is being ripped apart. This could be a metaphor for the pain they feel inside that they want someone to release them from.
The chorus delves into the idea of starting anew and accepting the inevitability of death. The repetition of the phrase "God is gonna take me out" suggests that this person sees death as a release from their troubles. They are tired of their life and want it to be over. The lines "its starting over, starting over, can't stand, it's over" further reinforce this feeling. The second verse sees the singer crawling on the floor, talking to themselves and questioning their actions. They are wondering if everything they've been through was a waste, and whether they can find their place in life at all. The repeated line "we are the hurt inside your head" may suggest that the singer feels like they are not alone in the way they feel, but that many people are going through the same struggles.
Overall, "Starting Over" touches on themes of existential dread, depression, and the desire for release from life's struggles. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a person who feels lost and adrift and is considering giving up. It's a powerful and moving song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Contemplation fear, lying on the floor
Feeling anxious and nervous and lying on the floor
Staring into nothing, what the hell am I here for?
Wondering about the purpose of existence while looking at nothing
So come on and play, stab it in my heart
Encouraging someone to hurt them emotionally or physically
So all this time was wasted, ripping me apart
Realizing that their time has been wasted and feeling mentally broken because of it
We are the hurt inside your head
Depicting the personal pain and suffering that is going on inside a person's mind
Lost in the void of what is dead
Feeling lost and isolated because of the thought of things that no longer exist
Constantly twisting things I've said
Replaying their own words in their mind, looking for different interpretations
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
Finding joy in pain rather than happiness
It's starting over, starting over
Beginning again from the start
Can't stand, it's over, God is gonna take me out
Feeling overwhelmed, believing that God will bring an end to their suffering
My time is over, this time is over
Feeling like their time has run out, that the end is near
Why is this over? God is gonna take me out
Questioning why everything is coming to an end and believing that God is behind it
Crawling on the floor all around this space
Moving around on the floor, feeling confined and trapped in their surroundings
Talking to myself, what is this thing I gotta face?
Asking themselves what challenges they must confront
Walking through a door, has it been a waste?
Wondering whether their journey through life has been futile
Going on and on, thinking I could find my place
Persisting in their search for a sense of belonging or purpose
You can't see
Others are blind to what they are going through
I'm torn away from you and everything that's
Feeling disconnected and separated from others and everything that is theirs
Close to me
The things that were once near and dear to them
I cannot face the truth, it's nothing that
Unable to accept the reality of their situation
I believe
Their beliefs are one of the only things keeping them going
Just run away from me and thank me when you're
Requesting that people distance themselves and be grateful for being away from them
Free from me
Feeling like they are a burden to others and that others are better off without them
Come take me
Wanting to be taken away from their current situation
We are the hurt inside your head (come take me)
Depicting the personal pain and suffering that is going on inside a person's mind and wanting to escape it
Lost in the void of what is dead
Feeling lost and isolated because of the thought of things that no longer exist
Constantly twisting things I've said (come take me)
Replaying their own words in their mind, looking for different interpretations and wanting to be rescued from it
Happiness is boring, need pain instead
Finding joy in pain rather than happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Atticus Ross, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Reginald Arvizu, Zachary Ryan Baird
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