Twisted Transistor
Korn Lyrics


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Hey you, hey you, Devil's little sister
Listening to your twisted transistor
Hold it between your legs, turn it up, turn it up
Low end is coming through can't get enough

A lonely life, where no one understands you
But don't give up, because the music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do

Because the music do and then it's reaching
Inside you, forever preaching
Fuck you, too, your scream's a whisper
Hang on, you twisted transistor

Hey you, hey you, finally you get it
The world ain't fair, eat you if you let it
And as your tears fall on, your breasts, your dress
Vibrations coming through, you're in a mess

A lonely life, where no one understands you
But don't give up, because the music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do

Because the music do and then it's reaching
Inside you, forever preaching
Fuck you, too, your scream's a whisper
Hang on, you twisted transistor

Music do, music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do
Music do, music do

Hey you, hey you, this won't hurt a bit
This won't hurt a bit, this won't hurt
Says who? Says who? Anesthetize this bitch
Anesthetize this bitch, anesthetize
Just let me be between you and me, don't fit
Don't fit

Music do and then it's reaching
Inside you, forever preaching




Fuck you, too, your scream's a whisper
Hang on, you twisted transistor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Twisted Transistor" by Korn depict the struggle of someone who feels misunderstood and isolated from society. The Devil's Little Sister is a metaphor for a person who feels like an outcast, turning to music as a way to escape and find solace. The lyrics encourage the listener to not give up and to let the music reach inside them and forever preach to them. The woman in the song is struggling to save herself from being swallowed by the world that seems unfair to her, but turning up the volume of the twisted transistor allows her to escape for a moment.


The lyrics seem to be commenting on the power of music as a gateway to an alternate universe where people feel free and themselves. The lyrics are inspiring the listener to hold onto the one thing that can't be taken away from them, music, and to use it as a tool to overcome life's difficulties. Korn is reminding the listener that they are not alone, and that there is always a way to escape the struggles of life through the twisted transistor.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you, hey you, Devil's little sister
The singer is addressing someone who is rebellious and a little bit dangerous, like the Devil's sister.


Listening to your twisted transistor
This person is listening to music, specifically a distorted and unconventional sound that is compared to a twisted transistor.


Hold it between your legs, turn it up, turn it up
The music is being played on a device, perhaps a portable music player, which the person is holding between their legs and turning up the volume to hear it better.


Low end is coming through can't get enough
The deep and powerful bass of the music is particularly appealing to the person listening to it, who can't get enough of it.


A lonely life, where no one understands you
This person feels isolated and misunderstood in life, and may turn to music as a source of comfort and validation.


But don't give up, because the music do
Despite feeling alone, the person should not give up because music can provide emotional support.


Because the music do and then it's reaching
Music acts as a bridge between the person and the world, connecting them emotionally and allowing them to feel understood.


Inside you, forever preaching
The message of the music is something that resonates deeply and will always be important to the person.


Fuck you, too, your scream's a whisper
This line is directed towards someone who has criticized the person's music or way of life. The person is saying that they don't care and that the criticism is insignificant.


Hang on, you twisted transistor
The person is being encouraged to hold on to their love of music, which has been compared to a twisted transistor, even if others don't understand it.


Hey you, hey you, finally you get it
The singer implies that the person has finally found meaning or purpose in their life through music.


The world ain't fair, eat you if you let it
The world is harsh and will hurt you if you don't stand up for yourself and make your own way.


And as your tears fall on, your breasts, your dress
This line suggests that the person is overwhelmed with emotion and crying, and the tears are falling on her clothing.


Vibrations coming through, you're in a mess
The vibrations or deep emotional resonance of the music is affecting the person to the degree that it's causing emotional chaos or a mess.


Just let me be between you and me, don't fit
This phrase implies that a relationship or connection is not working out because the two people don't form a good match.


Hey you, this won't hurt a bit
The singer is reassuring the person that the upcoming experience (possibly a medical procedure) won't be painful.


Says who? Says who? Anesthetize this bitch
The person is expressing defiance against someone who is going to administer anesthesia, calling them a demeaning term.


Anesthetize this bitch, anesthetize
The person is once again telling the medical professional to give them anesthesia.


Music do and then it's reaching
This line repeats the earlier idea that music can reach inside a person and connect with them in a powerful, emotional way.


Inside you, forever preaching
This repetition emphasizes that the person feels strongly and emotionally invested in the message of the music.


Fuck you, too, your scream's a whisper
This line is repeated to emphasize the idea that the person doesn't care what others think or say about their music and life choices.


Hang on, you twisted transistor
This final line again encourages the person to hold on to their love of music, even if it's unconventional and misunderstood by others.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Randall Silveria, Graham Edwards, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Lauren Christy, Reginald Arvizu, Scott Spock

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