Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band … Read Full Bio ↴Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn's current lineup features founding members James "Munky" Shaffer (guitar); Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu (bass); Brian "Head" Welch (guitar, backing vocals); and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band's first drummer David Silveria.

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)

Swallow
Korn Lyrics

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Fuck yes

Always I'm locked in my head
No pain, you don't know what I have had
By now I'm so for sure
Right now, I am yours

My sorrow

I swallow
Follow me
Oh hell, no

It came unknown to me
Paranoid, it's controlling all of me
Somehow terror so pure
Right now, shit, I'm yours

My sorrow
I swallow
Follow me
Oh hell, no
Was it me?
I swallow
Forget me
I don't know

Oh hell, no
Oh hell, no
Oh hell, no

This thing I follow
The place I'm too scared to fucking go
A freak, that I'm sure
A freak that is yours

My sorrow
I swallow
Follow me
Oh hell, no
Was it me?
I swallow
Forget me
I don't know

I swallow
I swallow

Freak, punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak

Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Korn's song "Swallow" talk about being trapped in one's own mind and living with pain, suffering, and paranoia. The singer feels controlled by these emotions and desires someone to follow him, but at the same time, he is afraid to go to the places he might lead him. The chorus "My sorrow, I swallow, follow me, oh hell, no" shows the singer's inner battle of wanting someone to understand him but not wanting them to share in his pain.

The verse "This thing I follow, the place I'm too scared to fucking go, a freak that I'm sure, a freak that is yours" suggests the singer is falling into a dark place and feels like a "freak." The repeated line "Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak" shows the singer grappling with his identity and the stigmatization associated with mental illness, suggesting that he feels like an outcast and a loser.

Overall, "Swallow" delves deep into the inner turmoil of someone living with mental illness, revealing the dark and painful feelings that many people face daily.

Line by Line Meaning

Always I'm locked in my head
I constantly dwell on my own thoughts and concerns

No pain, you don't know what I have had
You can't understand the pain and struggles I've faced

By now I'm so for sure
I'm convinced of my current situation

Right now, I am yours
I am under your control at the moment

My sorrow
My sadness

I swallow
I suppress and hide my emotions

Follow me
Come with me in my misery

Oh hell, no
This is a bad idea and I want no part in it

It came unknown to me
This situation appeared suddenly and unexpectedly

Paranoid, it's controlling all of me
My paranoia is taking over and consuming me

Somehow terror so pure
This fear is so intense and overwhelming

Right now, shit, I'm yours
I am completely under your control at this moment and it scares me

Was it me?
Did I cause this situation?

Forget me
Please don't remember me or what I've done

I don't know
I'm not sure what to do or say

This thing I follow
This path that I'm following

The place I'm too scared to fucking go
I'm afraid to face the destination of my path

A freak, that I'm sure
I consider myself abnormal and strange

A freak that is yours
You have control over me, and my abnormality is yours to deal with

I swallow
I suppress and hide my emotions

Freak, punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
I am different and strange, but I don't fit stereotypes

Punk ass sissy, I'm a freak
I am different and strange, but I don't fit stereotypes

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu

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