A Different World
Korn feat. Corey Taylor Lyrics


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I dream of the past, so I can break through
The walls I have built inside
The thoughts I can't grasp
Transparency through
They constantly fight and collide

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Why can't I relax and let it be true?
This world that I try to hide
It's kind of a mess
Too reckless for you
This place makes me feel alive

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
And that is how we keep constraints on the soldiers
It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it

Harder, harder, harder
Give it to you
Harder, harder
You just want it
Harder, harder, harder
Give it to you
Harder, harder
I don't think you'll ever get it

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what




You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Korn's "A Different World" featuring Corey Taylor are a reflection of the internal struggle of the singer. The first verse brings attention to the walls the singer has built inside and the thoughts he cannot grasp. He dreams of the past to break through these walls and to achieve transparency. His thoughts and emotions are in a constant fight, confused and conflicted. The singer expresses his desire to see a different world, one where no one can find him. He is consumed by an overwhelming sense of feeling trapped and seeks an escape from his reality.


In the chorus, the singer reveals the desperation he feels with his back against the wall. The magic spell of the world he is trying to escape does not work anymore, and he feels the need to be killed. He challenges whoever is listening to the song to face him as he is not giving up.


The second verse highlights the singer's difficulty of accepting the truth of his reality. He tries to hide in the messy and reckless world he lives in, and this is the only place where he feels alive. The singer reiterates his desire to see a different world, one where he can escape.


The bridge of the song refers to the call of purpose, which forces behavioral changes and keeps soldiers in constraints. When the darkness consumes him, he craves it harder and harder, but he doubts anyone will ever understand his plight.


Overall, the song reflects the struggle of feeling trapped and miserable in one's reality and the desire to escape it at any cost.


Line by Line Meaning

I dream of the past, so I can break through
The singer wishes to overcome their inner barriers by revisiting and processing past experiences.


The walls I have built inside
The singer has constructed emotional walls that prevent them from connecting with others.


The thoughts I can't grasp
The singer feels unable to fully understand or articulate certain ideas or emotions.


Transparency through
The artist desires to be more open and transparent with others.


They constantly fight and collide
These internal struggles are ongoing and challenging for the artist.


I'd love to see a different world
The singer wishes to escape their current reality and experience something new and different.


A place where you can't find me
The singer wants to remove themselves from the influence or judgment of others.


Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
The artist feels trapped and overwhelmed by their emotions or circumstances.


Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
The artist has become resistant to the influence of others.


Kill me, kill me, that's what
The artist is desperate to escape their current situation or emotional state.


You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
The singer challenges the listener to confront the harsh realities of life.


This ain't the end (the end)
Although things are difficult, the artist believes there is still hope for change and growth.


Why can't I relax and let it be true?
The singer struggles to accept and be content with their current reality.


This world that I try to hide
The singer feels the need to conceal or protect themselves from the outside world.


It's kind of a mess
The singer's life or situation is complicated and difficult to navigate.


Too reckless for you
The artist's behavior or attitude is too unpredictable or dangerous for others to handle.


This place makes me feel alive
Despite the difficulties, the artist feels more alive and present in their current reality.


The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
The singer suggests that change requires a shift in mindset or behavior.


And that is how we keep constraints on the soldiers
The singer implies that societal norms and expectations help control and regulate behavior.


It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
The artist acknowledges the power of external influences in shaping one's perspective.


Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it
The artist describes the allure of succumbing to negative or destructive impulses.


Harder, harder, harder
The artist seems to be urging themselves or others to push harder or fight back harder against external pressures.


Give it to you
The singer may be referring to the notion of 'giving it all you've got'.


I don't think you'll ever get it
The artist believes that others may never fully understand or relate to their struggles.




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Written by: Brian Phillip Welch, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Ray Luzier, Reginald Arvizu

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@GhermanAlexandru11

I dream of the past, so I can break through
The walls I have built inside
The thoughts I can't grasp
Transparency through
They're constantly fight and collide

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

Why can't I relax and let it be true?
This world that I try to hide
It's kind of a mess
Too reckless for you
This place makes me feel alive

I'd love to see a different world
A place where you can't find me

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)

The call of the purpose is the change in behavior
And that is all we keep constraints on the soldiers
It gets on top of you and forces your perspective
Then you know it, you feel it, it's as dark as you can get, you want it

Harder harder harder
Give it to you
Harder harder
You just want it
Harder harder harder
Give it to you
Harder harder
I don't think you'll ever get it

Feel me, kill me, my back's up against the wall
Your magic spell doesn't work anymore
Kill me, kill me, that's what
You've got to face, my friend (my friend)
This ain't the end (the end)



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They already have

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They’ve been touring together for years! lol

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