Tension
Korn ft. 12th Planet Lyrics
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That's falling down, at least they start to fry
Why can't I be removed, take their places?
Sometimes it's better to eat their scars
These are the times of the waking liar
Hold him close, or you will expire
Holding on to the place you're thinking
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
I'm terrified by emotionless faces
They're all around me I want to die
I'm fucking trippin' out seeing traces
Of murderers covered in lye
These are the times of the waking liar
Hold him close, or you will expire
Holding on to the place you're thinking
Total deceit
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
I love the things that make you upset
The more you hurt, the stronger I get
I love the things that make you upset
The more you hurt, the stronger
I like to lose hope
Recede and cope
Like a beautiful rape
These things, aren't they great?
The song "Tension" by Korn ft. 12th Planet is a powerful piece that deals with themes of despair, self-loathing, and cruelty. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song with the singer plowing through a crowd of "worthless hatred," suggesting that he loathes the world around him. He mentions that sometimes it's better to "eat their scars," suggesting that he may be a person who feeds on pain or even inflicts it. The chorus suggests that these are the times of the "waking liar," someone who is desperately trying to hold onto a sense of identity or purpose in a world that has turned against them. The repeated phrase "total deceit" reinforces a sense of disconnection from reality.
The second verse deals with the singer's fear of emotionless faces and his desire to die. He is "fucking trippin' out" and seeing traces of murderers, suggesting that his mind is fracturing under the weight of his negative emotions. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the idea that the world is full of deceit and that the singer must hold on to something in order to survive.
The final verse takes a darker turn with the lines "I love the things that make you upset / The more you hurt, the stronger I get." Here the singer seems to be acknowledging his own sadistic desires, finding strength in other people's pain. The repeated refrain "I like to lose hope / Recede and cope / Like a beautiful rape / These things, aren't they great?" feels like a twisted celebration of the singer's own despair.
Overall, "Tension" is a powerful and unsettling song that captures the sense of hopelessness and nihilism that is often associated with heavy metal music. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of pain and frustration with the world, and the repeated choruses reinforce a sense of disorientation and confusion. The use of harsh, distorted guitars and pounding drums reinforce the sense of anger and aggression that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm plowing through a crowd of worthless hatred
I am pushing forward through a group of people filled with useless hostility.
That's falling down, at least they start to fry
Their anger is diminishing, and they are receiving their just deserts.
Why can't I be removed, take their places?
I wish I could trade places with these people, and remove their negativity.
Sometimes it's better to eat their scars
Taking on their pain can help them heal and allow you to move forward.
These are the times of the waking liar
Nowadays, dishonesty is rampant and always present.
Hold him close, or you will expire
Stay close to someone trustworthy or you will be overcome by deceit.
Holding on to the place you're thinking
Clinging onto your own thoughts and not being swayed by others.
Total deceit
Lies are present everywhere, not just in one individual or place.
I like to lose hope
I tend to give up easily and lose faith in myself or the situation.
Recede and cope
Retreat and try to handle the situation in a calmer manner.
Like a beautiful rape
In a twisted way, I find comfort in being dominated and controlled.
These things, aren't they great?
Despite their negative connotations, I still find some sort of pleasure in these situations.
I'm terrified by emotionless faces
The expressionless demeanor of those around me fills me with fear.
They're all around me I want to die
The emotionless faces are overwhelming, and I feel hopeless and overwhelmed.
I'm fucking trippin' out seeing traces
I am hallucinating or imagining visual evidence of something disturbing.
Of murderers covered in lye
The traces I am seeing are of murderers trying to hide their crimes using chemicals.
I love the things that make you upset
I take pleasure in situations that upset others, as they make me feel stronger.
The more you hurt, the stronger I get
The more someone else suffers, the more I feel like I am thriving and growing stronger.
I like to lose hope
Once again, I tend to give up easily and lose faith in myself or the situation.
Recede and cope
My response to difficult situations is to retreat and handle them in a more manageable way.
Like a beautiful rape
In a morbidly attractive way, I find satisfaction in feeling controlled and dominated.
These things, aren't they great?
Despite their twisted nature, I still find these situations appealing in a strange way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Christian Shaffer, Jeffrey Travis Abel, Jonathan Davis, Ray Luzier, Reginald Arvizu, Sean Casavant, Troy Beetles
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