Only One
Slip knot Lyrics


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Pain made to order

I'm not the second coming
I'm the first wave

Better get an army
'Cause the fire left me unscathed
You betcha bottom dollar I'm the top of the shit pile
So stick around 'cause I'll get to you in just a few
Step off the achtung
Get back or get stung
Idiotic sense of yourself
Are you that dumb?
Entire legion of me
Totalitarian
The one and only muthafucka
Top of the world man

'Cause I can't stand it, planned it, gonna crash land it
In other words, consider me branded
Another version of me, another version of you
Both barrels, what you gonna do?

All I hear is human noise
You made your own fuckin' choice
I belong to only me
Silence for my revelry

I can only die over time
Filthy hands, stay away from mine
Every reason is a right to hate
Painful clutch, death is fine, gimme mine

Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away

Somebody explain this
You don't care 'cause you don't exist
What the fuck is this another joke?
Reckoning!

Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away




Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slipknot's song "Only One" present a challenging interpretation that offers a glimpse into the importance of individuality and the pursuit of self-expression. The first line, "Pain made to order," sets the tone for the song and suggests the singer is experiencing an intense emotional or physical pain that they've chosen for themselves. The stanza that follows, "I'm not the second coming, I'm the first wave," asserts the singer's individuality, emphasizing their uniqueness and difference from those around them.


In the chorus, the lyrics "All I hear is human noise, you made your own fuckin' choice, I belong to only me, silence for my revelry" shows the singer's rejection of society and the labels that come with it, insisting that they're "belonging" only to themselves. In the next verse, "I can only die over time, filthy hands, stay away from mine, every reason is a right to hate, painful clutch, death is fine, gimme mine" becomes even more introspective and sinister, suggesting that they're after something undeniably morbid.


Overall, the lyrics to "Only One" encapsulate the tension and chaos that characterize so much of Slipknot's music, pointing towards the themes of resistance and individuality that the band has become best known for. In addition, this song has a similarity with the character of the Joker from the Batman comics as both characters express their individuality for the sake of chaos and disruption.


Line by Line Meaning

Pain made to order
This pain is custom-made just for me.


I'm not the second coming
I'm not some messiah or savior.


I'm the first wave
I am the beginning of something huge and powerful.


Better get an army
You better prepare for a fight.


'Cause the fire left me unscathed
The fire didn't harm me, it made me stronger.


You betcha bottom dollar I'm the top of the shit pile
I'm the best of the best, and everyone else is beneath me.


So stick around 'cause I'll get to you in just a few
I'll get to you when I'm ready to deal with you.


Step off the achtung
Get out of my way.


Get back or get stung
Stay away from me or face the consequences.


Idiotic sense of yourself
You're acting foolish and overconfident.


Are you that dumb?
Seriously, are you really that stupid?


Entire legion of me
I have many versions of myself, all powerful and determined.


Totalitarian
I have complete control over everything and everyone around me.


The one and only muthafucka
I am the only one who matters, the only one who can handle this situation.


Top of the world man
I am at the pinnacle of my power and success.


'Cause I can't stand it, planned it, gonna crash land it
I'm going to intentionally mess this up because I can't deal with this success.


In other words, consider me branded
I am marked by my own failures and weaknesses.


Another version of me, another version of you
We are two sides of the same coin, facing each other in this conflict.


Both barrels, what you gonna do?
I'm going to attack you with everything I've got, are you ready to face it?


All I hear is human noise
All I hear is people talking and making noise, but it's meaningless to me.


You made your own fuckin' choice
You brought this on yourself, don't blame anyone else.


I belong to only me
I only answer to myself, no one else.


Silence for my revelry
I find peace and joy in solitude and quiet.


I can only die over time
I'll die eventually, but it will take a long time.


Filthy hands, stay away from mine
I don't want anyone else's dirty hands touching me or my work.


Every reason is a right to hate
I can find any reason to hate you or anyone else.


Painful clutch, death is fine, gimme mine
Even if it hurts, I'll take what's mine, even if it means death.


Only one of us walks away
Only one of us will survive this conflict.


Somebody explain this
I don't understand what's happening, someone help me make sense of it.


You don't care 'cause you don't exist
You're not really here, you're just a figment of my imagination.


What the fuck is this another joke?
Is this all just a big joke or prank?


Reckoning!
I will have my revenge or payback.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER FEHN, MICKAEL THOMSON, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, NATHAN JORDISON, MICHAEL CRAHAN, PAUL GRAY, SIDNEY WILSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@maximusvillatoro9095

Pain made to order

I'm not the second coming
I'm the first wave

Better get an army
'Cause the fire left me unscathed
You betcha bottom dollar I'm the top of the shit pile
So stick around 'cause I'll get to you in just a few
Step off the achtung
Get back or get stung
Idiotic sense of yourself
Are you that dumb?
Entire legion of me
Totalitarian
The one and only muthafucka
Top of the world man

'Cause I can't stand it, planned it, gonna crash land it
In other words, consider me branded
Another version of me, another version of you
Both barrels, what you gonna do?

All I hear is human noise
You made your own fuckin' choice
I belong to only me
Silence for my revelry

I can only die over time
Filthy hands, stay away from mine
Every reason is a right to hate
Painful clutch, death is fine, gimme mine

Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away

Somebody explain this
You don't care 'cause you don't exist
What the fuck is this another joke?
Reckoning!

Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away
Only one of us walks away



All comments from YouTube:

@sethpizzullo9273

Wow, corey really knows how to rap

@414unrelasedmusickyea7

Bruh -_- shut the hell up

@himathyjenkins

Nik B might be a legit complement you never know 

@mickthompson7210

Jose Luevano it aint corey dumbass

@billyperry3059

He just loves to hate. You've seen his guitars, right?

@mickthompson7210

***** i like you

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@PhiLLDIN

I'd give my life for a self-titled concert...

@Yossiand10

I give my life to see slipknot concert 

@PhiLLDIN

yossi shtain dont cry pls

@999alex9991

PhiLLDIN i'd give 50 buck for a made feed kill repeat / crowd reedition 

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