Wicked
Korn Lyrics


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Yo Chuck
We got running mixes in the headphones
Wicked

One, two, three, and I come with the wicked
Style, you know that I'm from
The wicked crew, you act like you knew
But I got everybody jumping to the voodoo

Yeah, you, kick it wicked rhymes, picket signs
While me and the mob gotta trunk full of nines
Drop, and I'll slay ya
Play, play thug-made, ah from the heya

Ready to buck, buck, buck
But it's a must to duck, duck, duck
Before I bust ya, looking for the one that did it
You want my vote, no, you're never gonna get it

'Cause I'm the one with the fat, mad skills
And I won't choke like the Buffalo Bills
Sittin' at the pad just chillin'
Larry Parker just got two million
Oh, what a fuckin' feelin'

That nigga done past me the peel
And I'll slam dunk ya like Shaquille O'Neal
Like it, work it, baby I'll rock that test
Tube baby, kick it, 'cause I get

Wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But now I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire (wicked)

Don't say nothin', just listen
Got me a plan to break Tyson outta prison
You come my way, ya get served
Still got a deuce that'll bunny hop the curb
Nappy head, nappy chest
Nappy chin, never seen with a happy grin
Gotta fat frown 'cause I'm down, so take a look around
All you see is big black boots
Step in, use my steel toe as a weapon

And it's awfully quiet, they want to label this nigga
Do with the sticker, uh, but that's nasty
'Cause I gotta body count like Ice-T
From here to New York
I get them skins, and I ain't talking about pork
You're sly, ya pig, dig
Listen from the flow from a so-fro'd caucasian
Ah, who didn't know I was as funky as Wilson Picket, but you talkin'

Wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But now I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire

Ooh
Something' here with this shit off (yeah)
Get the fuck out my face, come on

People wanna know how come
I gotta gat, and I'm sitting at the window like Malcolm
Ready to bring that noise
Kinda trigger-happy like the Ghetto Boys

April twenty-ninth was power to the people
Ya'll might just see a sequel
'Cause police got equal pay
A horse is a pig that don't fly straight
I'm doin' Darryl Gates, but is Willie Williams
Down with the pilgrims?
I'm through with the picket signs
So I think the job is dead, get out 'cause I get

Wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But know I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But now I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire (wicked, fuzz)

Say
'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But know I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire
'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire




'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire
But know I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire (wicked)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Korn's song Wicked have multiple references to violence and aggression towards those who oppress or challenge the singer. They start off with a boastful defiance in the first few lines as the singer establishes himself as being from the "wicked crew" and capable of making "everybody jumping to the voodoo". He quickly follows up with threats of violence towards anyone who tries to "buck, buck, buck" him or "looking for the one that did it". There is also a reference to drugs, with mentions of "peel" and "slam dunk" which make for a sense of being high and powerful in the singer's mind.


The song also makes allusions to cultural icons such as Shaquille O'Neal, Malcolm X, and the Ghetto Boys, giving the song a sense that the singer draws on multiple sources to establish his own sense of wickedness. The final lines emphasize this even further as the singer repeatedly states "I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire, but now I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire". This line establishes that his wickedness is not something he can switch on and off - it is an inherent part of his being that he cannot escape.


Overall, the lyrics of Wicked showcase a person who revels in their own wickedness and is unapologetic about it. There is a sense of confidence and pride that comes through in the lines, making the song feel like a brash and bold declaration of power.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo Chuck We got running mixes in the headphones Wicked
Introduces the song by referencing Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and their collaboration with Korn, mentioning music in the headphones and stating that the song is 'wicked.'


One, two, three, and I come with the wicked Style, you know that I'm from The wicked crew, you act like you knew But I got everybody jumping to the voodoo
The rapper is from a 'wicked crew' and has a wicked style that appeals to everyone, who's excited to dance to it like voodoo. He seems to address people who act like they know what the rapper is about but actually doesn't.


Yeah, you, kick it wicked rhymes, picket signs While me and the mob gotta trunk full of nines Drop, and I'll slay ya Play, play thug-made, ah from the heya
The rapper is calling out anyone who is spouting meaningless picket signs, criticising someone's behavior from the safety of their position, while he and his mob are packing numerous firearms. He is a talented rapper capable of delivering lethal rhymes, where 'play' means pretend to be something and 'thug-made' means someone who is pretending to be tough. 'From the heya' could be emphasizing that he is from another environment.


Ready to buck, buck, buck But it's a must to duck, duck, duck Before I bust ya, looking for the one that did it You want my vote, no, you're never gonna get it
The rapper and his crew are on a mission and will shoot at their targets, and you'd best take cover (as represented by 'duck'). He's on a hunt for the perpetrator and won't be fooled into giving his vote to somebody not worthy of it.


'Cause I'm the one with the fat, mad skills And I won't choke like the Buffalo Bills Sittin' at the pad just chillin' Larry Parker just got two million Oh, what a fuckin' feelin'
The rapper is confident and has excellent skills, unique from the mediocre Buffalo Bills. He's chilling at his pad and feeling good after hearing about a successful person named Larry Parker.


That nigga done past me the peel And I'll slam dunk ya like Shaquille O'Neal Like it, work it, baby I'll rock that test Tube baby, kick it, 'cause I get
The rapper has been given drugs and describes the high as overwhelming like a slam dunk by Shaquille O'Neal, saying he can handle anything, including drugs, by metaphorically saying he can rock that test tube baby, and do it like a pro.


Wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire But now I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire (wicked)
The rapper has been telling others to tone things down, but now that he's present, they need to keep up the energy. The repetitiveness of the lyrics overstated how influential he is while being repetitive.


Don't say nothin', just listen Got me a plan to break Tyson outta prison You come my way, ya get served Still got a deuce that'll bunny hop the curb
The rapper has a bold plan to break Mike Tyson out of prison and cautions anyone in his path will receive their serving/blow followed by his gun (deuce) fast as a bunny over a speed bump.


Nappy head, nappy chest Nappy chin, never seen with a happy grin Gotta fat frown 'cause I'm down, so take a look around All you see is big black boots Step in, use my steel toe as a weapon
The rapper disses someone's messy/uncombed hair, chest, and chin, referring to them as never being happy. He is unhappy too but sees the opposition as all big and intimidating. He advises them to step in, but he'll defend himself with his steel-toed boots.


And it's awfully quiet, they want to label this nigga Do with the sticker, uh, but that's nasty 'Cause I gotta body count like Ice-T From here to New York I get them skins, and I ain't talking about pork You're sly, ya pig, dig Listen from the flow from a so-fro'd Caucasian Ah, who didn't know I was as funky as Wilson Picket, but you talkin'
People are trying to bring him down by labeling him, but it's a nasty move. He delivers lethal rhymes and as many victims as Ice-T. He's got women under his spell, and he's slyly calling his opponent a pig to emphasize that he's in control. He acknowledges that he doesn't look funky/causal but delivers a unique flow while taking influence from African American funk pioneer Wilson Pickett.


Say 'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire But know I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire 'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire 'Cause I'm wicked, I told them not to keep on their fire But know I'm in your face, so you'll keep on your fire (wicked)
The song fades out with repeated lines, making the significance of his influence felt. Each line emphasizes that a message has been passed and applies to a lot of people, and now that he's present, things won't calm down.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Angelo Trotter, Anthony Holmes, Clarence Satchell, Derek Francisco Lynch, Edward Goodman, Gregory A. Webster, Jesse Lars Jr., Leroy Bonner, Marvin R. Pierce, Norman Bruc, O'shea Jackson, Stanley Jones

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