Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. The band rapidly rose to fame following the release of their eponymous debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, Iowa, although darker in tone, made the band more popular. After a brief hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses, before going on another hiatus and returning in 2008 with its fourth album, All Hope Is Gone, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. After another long hiatus, Slipknot released its fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter, in 2014. Their sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, was released on August 9, 2019. Their seventh studio album, The End, So Far, was released on September 30, 2022. The band has released two live albums titled 9.0: Live and Day of the Gusano: Live in Mexico, a compilation album titled Antennas to Hell, and five live DVDs. The band has sold 30 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Slipknot (1999)
Iowa (2001)
Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004)
All Hope Is Gone (2008)
.5: The Gray Chapter (2014)
We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
The End, So Far (2022)
'Til We Die
Slipknot Lyrics
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Still we keep hoping, to fix all the defects and strengthen these seminal times
We go on together for better or worse, our history is to real to hate
Now and forever we stay until morning, and promise to fight for our fate
'Til we die
'Til we die
The sky is still clearing, we're never afraid and the consciences opens the door
I never stopped trying, I never stopped feeling like family is much more than blood
Don't go on without me, the piece that I represent compliments each and everyone
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
'Til we die
'Til we die
My last true confession will open your eyes
I've never known trust like the nine
Let it be spoken, let it be screamed, they'll never ever take us alive
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
Carry on
Carry on
(We'll never be broken, we won't be denied)
(Our war is the present we need to deny)
(We'll never be broken, we won't be denied)
(Our war is the present we need to deny)
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
Carry on
Carry on
We'll never be broken, we wont be denied, our war is the present we need to deny
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in ('Til we die)
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win ('Til we die)
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied ('Til we die)
Our war is the present we need to deny ('Til we die)
The song 'Til We Die by Slipknot is about the strength and solidarity of a group of friends or family who have been through various struggles, mistakes, and regrets together. The lyrics are an affirmation of their loyalty and commitment to each other, even in the face of adversity. They acknowledge that there have been moments of charity seemingly laced with lies, and defects that need fixing, but they are willing to go on together for better or worse because their shared history is too real to hate. They promise to fight for their fate, always remembering the journey they started together and the fact that they won't be forgotten, won't give in, and won't be broken until they die.
The song starts by recognizing the hurts and regrets that their friends are going through, despite the fact that they are trying to strengthen their bond. The lyrics essentially say that they will keep trying till they die to make things better, trying to fix defects to make the times they spend together seminal. Slipknot recognizes they are not perfect, and they have made mistakes, but they are willing to stick with each other through thick and thin, promising never to forget the things that bind them together, and to fight for their fate. The last stanza of the song appears as an explanation about the nature of their bond as well as their trust towards each other. A bond so strong that no one can break it apart, and they'll rather die than let it be taken from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Our friends are all hurting from moments and regrets and charity laced with a lie
Our friends are all going through pain and regret, and the kindness they have received is not genuine.
Still we keep hoping, to fix all the defects and strengthen these seminal times
Despite the hardships, we continue to hope for a better future and to reinforce the important moments.
We go on together for better or worse, our history is to real to hate
We stick together through thick and thin, because our shared history is too significant to be torn apart by hatred.
Now and forever we stay until morning, and promise to fight for our fate
We remain united indefinitely and vow to fight for our destiny.
'Til we die
Until the end of our lives.
The start of a journey is every bit worth it, I cant let you down anymore
The beginning of a pursuit is always worthwhile, and I refuse to disappoint you any further.
The sky is still clearing, we're never afraid and the consciences opens the door
Although there may still be obstacles, we fear nothing and our consciousness allows us to find solutions.
I never stopped trying, I never stopped feeling like family is much more than blood
I persist in my efforts, and I strongly believe that family is defined by more than just blood relation.
Don't go on without me, the piece that I represent compliments each and everyone
Please do not progress without me, as my contribution is essential and enhances the value of the whole.
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in
We will not be overlooked or give up.
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
The struggles we have overcome have resulted in our victory.
(We'll never be broken, we won't be denied)
We will not break or be refused.
(Our war is the present we need to deny)
Our current strife must be overcome.
My last true confession will open your eyes
What I am about to reveal will enlighten you.
I've never known trust like the nine
I have never trusted anyone like I do my fellow group members.
Let it be spoken, let it be screamed, they'll never ever take us alive
We declare publicly and emphatically that we will never be captured.
Carry on
We must keep going.
Our war is the present we need to deny ('Til we die)
We must overcome our current struggles until our last breath.
We won't be forgotten we'll never give in ('Til we die)
We will persist until the end and will not be overlooked.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Crahan, Christopher Fehn, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Nathan Jordison, James Root, Corey Taylor, Mickael Thomson, Sidney Wilson
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James Smith
on Snuff
This song helped me cope with a heartbreak and it was not until then that I felt the same pain as Corey Taylor