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)
The Darkness Is Revealing
Korn Lyrics
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Pooled inside, in hunger cries, and still it's eating
Everything I had to hide is all on my sleeve
And behind the curtain lies my soul, I'm bleeding
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
Why must I be bastardized? My essence flees
Search my mind and all I find is banded feelings
Once you pull the bandage off, you feel the sting
Only way to fix it is through painful suffering
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
Taking my heart
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he free, is he full, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he friend, is he foe, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Feel me, heal me
All that's in me
Give it all back
I can't have this
Feeling, failing
All that's creating
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
The lyrics of Korn's song "The Darkness Is Revealing" paint a picture of someone wrestling with their inner demons and the painful experiences they've tried to hide. The darkness is depicted as a relentless force that feeds on their vulnerabilities and secrets, leaving them exposed and bleeding. Despite the pain and despair, there is a glimmer of hope and potential for healing.
The curtain symbolizes the facade the person has been living behind, concealing their true self and emotions. The darkness lurking behind the curtain represents their suppressed feelings and unresolved issues. As the darkness is revealed, it brings forth a flood of emotions and forces them to confront their past regrets and the pain they've been avoiding. Through this process, they question how to begin the healing journey and whether this painful revelation is the help they've been seeking.
The lyrics also allude to the morning star coming for the person. The morning star can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of an awakening or personal transformation. It signifies that change is inevitable and that they cannot escape or avoid the challenges that lie ahead. The repetition of "the morning star is coming for me" reinforces the sense of impending change and the need to confront their issues head-on.
Overall, "The Darkness Is Revealing" explores the internal struggle of facing one's demons, acknowledging past mistakes, and embracing the painful process of healing and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Here behind the curtain lies a darkness feeding
Hidden deep within myself, there is a consuming darkness
Pooled inside, in hunger cries, and still it's eating
It resides within me, constantly demanding and devouring
Everything I had to hide is all on my sleeve
All the secrets I kept are now revealed for all to see
And behind the curtain lies my soul, I'm bleeding
Within this darkness, my soul suffers and is wounded
And I see it
I am aware of its presence
Can't believe it
Yet, it is difficult to accept
And the sun goes down
As darkness envelops me
Taking my heart
It consumes my emotions and desires
What is this I'm feeling?
I question the new emotions that arise
Is it a new beginning?
Could this be the start of a positive change?
Am I purging past regrets
Perhaps I am releasing my past mistakes
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
Confronting the pain I have been enduring?
How does one start healing?
What is the first step to finding solace?
The darkness is revealing
This darkness is unmasking the truth
The bittersweet reality
Accepting the paradoxical nature of this revelation
That this is the help I'm needing
Understanding that this darkness is the necessary support
Why must I be bastardized? My essence flees
Why am I treated with contempt? My true self disintegrates
Search my mind and all I find is banded feelings
When I explore my thoughts, I discover intertwined emotions
Once you pull the bandage off, you feel the sting
Removing the protective cover reveals the pain beneath
Only way to fix it is through painful suffering
The only path to healing requires enduring agony
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Observing the celestial body at dawn, it approaches me
Is he free, is he full, is he high, is he low?
What is the nature of this entity? Is it liberated or burdened?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
I am lost, uncertain of my destination
Is he friend, is he foe, is he high, is he low?
Is this entity my ally or my adversary? Is it elevated or diminished?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where am I expected to find my way?
Feel me, heal me
Sense my pain and restore me
All that's in me
My inner being, my essence
Give it all back
Return what has been taken from me
I can't have this
I cannot bear this burden any longer
Feeling, failing
Experiencing emotions of both hope and defeat
All that's creating
All that I have brought forth into existence
Get the fuck out
Depart from me, leave my presence
Lyrics © MCDMAN MUSIC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Brian Welch
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@alfredobriseno6428
Here behind the curtain lies a darkness feeding
Pooled inside, in hunger cries, and still it's eating
Everything I had to hide is all on my sleeve
And behind the curtain lies my soul, I’m bleeding
[Pre-Chorus]
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
Taking my heart
[Chorus]
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I’m dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
[Verse 2]
Why must I be bastardized? My essence flees
Search my mind and all I find is banded feelings
Once you pull the bandage off, you feel the sting
Only way to fix it is through painful suffering
[Pre-Chorus]
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
Taking my heart
[Chorus]
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
[Bridge 1]
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he’s coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he’s coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he’s coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he free, is he full, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I’m supposed to go?
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he free, is he full, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Feel me, heal me
All that's in me
Give it all back
I can't have this
Feeling, failing
All that's creating
[Outro]
Fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
@joshuasizemore4862
[Verse 1]
Here behind the curtain lies a darkness feeding
Pooled inside, in hunger cries, and still it's eating
Everything I had to hide is all on my sleeve
And behind the curtain lies my soul, I'm bleeding
[Pre-Chorus]
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
Taking my heart
[Chorus]
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
[Verse 2]
Why must I be bastardized? My essence flees
Search my mind and all I find is banded feelings
Once you pull the bandage off, you feel the sting
Only way to fix it is through painful suffering
[Pre-Chorus]
And I see it
Can't believe it
And the sun goes down
Taking my heart
[Chorus]
What is this I'm feeling?
Is it a new beginning?
Am I purging past regrets
Facing the hurt I'm dealing?
How does one start healing?
The darkness is revealing
The bittersweet reality
That this is the help I'm needing
[Bridge 1]
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he friend, is he foe, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Take a look around at the morning star, he's coming for me
Is he friend, is he foe, is he high, is he low?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Where the fuck I'm supposed to go?
Feel me, heal me
All that's in me
Give it all back
I can't have this
Feeling, failing
All that's creating
[Outro]
Fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
Get the fuck out
@cherybomber
Slipknot, Tool and now Korn. What a year for heavy music. All we need now is Deftones to top it off.
@Falar-falar
Tbm INFANT ANNIHILATOR 🤘
@jasonlovesmusicreacting882
Soilwork, While She Sleeps, After The Burial, Demon Hunter, Thy Art Is Murder, Wolves at the Gate, Killswitch Engage, Knocked Loose and so many more to come.
@yassineyassine5402
Yes, and Sepultura too :)
@TheSixStringGuy
Waiting for that korn, slipknot tool tour. Call it the "Bring on the pain" Tour
@damonryanes
This is just my opinion don't take it wrong but those other bands mentioned don't even compare to Korn.
@acyutanandadas3966
This track is FANTASTIC.
I really feel that calling, screaming, begging, for healing.
This manages to sound deeply frustrated and lost, yet hopeful at the same time.
Like he's screaming from the absolute rock bottom of hell so loud that even heaven can hear it.
@ssg2417
This is so poetic 🖤
@breakbot519
That was powerful💯
@urazsoktay5275
You conveyed the song's essence really good.