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)
Victimized
Korn Lyrics
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They mean nothing, you see
Our dreams are lost,Just a fantasy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means nothing to me
Victimized, deceived
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Our hearts are free
Does that mean anything?
Do what we're told
Self-seeking hypocrisy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means fuck to me
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanity's crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Black veil, it's coming for me
It's coming for me, it's coming for me
It's coming for me, it's the black veil
Of insanity, (it's coming for me)
Set free, set free, set free, set free
Set free, set free, set free, set free
Set free
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanity's crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
In Korn's song Victimized, the lyrics express a sense of disillusionment and lack of purpose in life. The opening lines state that our lives and dreams are fake and meaningless - a mere fantasy. The chorus describes feeling victimized and deceived by a black veil of insanity that crushes us like fire, representing the overwhelming societal pressures and expectations that can feel suffocating. The bridge asks us to question whether our hearts are really free when we are constantly influenced and controlled by self-seeking hypocrisy and misinformation. The song ultimately ends with a plea to be set free from this oppressive veil of insanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Our lives are fake
Our existence lacks authenticity
They mean nothing, you see
Our life has no real significance
Our dreams are lost, Just a fantasy
We are detached from our aspirations and relegated to living in a fantasy world
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times has someone led you astray?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
How many times have your aspirations been crushed?
This life means nothing to me
My life is meaningless
Victimized, deceived
I have been wronged and misled
A black veil of insanity's crushing
A metaphor for hopelessness and mental distress
Like fire beating all of our disease
Similar to a cleansing flame, the hope is that fiery intensity can cure all of our ills
The black veil of insanity misleads
Mental illness can be problematic and affect one's decision-making abilities
Our hearts are free
We are unchained, but this may not necessarily be positive
Does that mean anything?
Are we truly liberated if we exist in a meaningless, illusory world?
Do what we're told
Society's expectations have a stronghold on our behaviors
Self-seeking hypocrisy
People are disingenuous and will only act in their own self-interests
Black veil, it's coming for me
The despair of a meaningless existence is a looming fate for the singer
Set free
The artist hopes to escape the bounds of this dark reality
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN WELCH, DON GILMORE, JAMES SHAFFER, JONATHAN DAVIS, RAYMOND LUZIER, REGINALD ARVIZU
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@Ehle90
Lyrics
Our lives are fake
They mean nothing you see
Our dreams are lost
Just aiming fantasy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means nothing to me
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanaty's crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Our hearts are free
Does that mean anything?
Do what we're told
Self-seeking hypocrisy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means fuck for me
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanities crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Black veil!
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's the black veil of insanity! (It's coming for me)
Set free, set free, set free, set free
Set free, set free! Set free! Set free!
Set free!
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanities crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
@korniits
One of the best songs from The Paradigm Shift.
@yeetusyoteus2670
One of the best korn songs in general
@bigrichc8265
Favorite band since 1995 I'm 36 now I got korn tattooed on my arm they mean so much to me
@giannilsfigueroacruz304
big richc82, me too. I remember 90s Def tones, coal Chambers..
@TUSYTOYS
Watch my tusutoy Jonathan Davis;)
@poisonous-shadows
I've been a fan since 1994 rich this Is a kick ass band that tattoo is on alot of people helping keep metal alive but i have a question do you think korn is better with or without david behind the drums personally I would love to see him back but its been like 15 yrs now so sadly I dont see that happening
@edropper2732
I had a cassette tape that I used to record Shoots and Ladders from my cars radio when it was on..Almost 50 now so yeah I know what ur saying
@Awoodward7899
@Gian Nils Figueroa Cruz BiG TrUCk
@Ehle90
Lyrics
Our lives are fake
They mean nothing you see
Our dreams are lost
Just aiming fantasy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means nothing to me
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanaty's crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Our hearts are free
Does that mean anything?
Do what we're told
Self-seeking hypocrisy
How many times have you been misguided?
How many times have your hopes been smited?
This life means fuck for me
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanities crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
Black veil!
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's coming for me
It's the black veil of insanity! (It's coming for me)
Set free, set free, set free, set free
Set free, set free! Set free! Set free!
Set free!
Victimized, deceived
A black veil of insanities crushing
Like fire beating all of our disease
The black veil of insanity misleads
@setokaiba5364
Probably Korn's Most Underrated Song Today.