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)
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Slipknot Lyrics
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Stand on the face of the ancients
Bare the secret flesh of time itself
Follow me... I've come so far; I'm behind again
Follow me... I wish so hard; I'm there again
Follow me....
All that I needed, I never needed more
All of my questions are answers to my sins
And all of my endings are waiting to begin
I know the way, but I falter
I can't be afraid of my patience
There's a sacred place Razel keeps safe
Follow me... I've seen so much; I'm blind again
Follow me... I feel so bad; I'm alive again
Follow me...
All that I wanted were things I had before
All that I needed, I never needed more
All of my questions are answers to my sins
And all of my endings are waiting to begin
The opening lines "Give me the dust of my fathers, Stand on the face of the ancients, Bare the secret flesh of time itself" carry an air of ancestral pride and a desire to tap into the knowledge of past generations. The singer seems to be asking for the wisdom of their forefathers, trying to uncover the secrets of time and existence itself. The subsequent lines are calls to action, urging the listener to follow the singer as they try to find their way through life's challenges.
The second stanza reflects a sense of nostalgia and regrets over the singer's past. They seem to have had everything they desired before but only realized it in hindsight. The questions they have are answers to their sins, reflecting their beliefs that they have made mistakes in their past and that they are waiting for redemption.
In the final stanza, the singer admits that they know the way and yet they falter, expressing their fears and uncertainty. They urge themselves to be brave and resolute, reminding themselves that there is a place, kept sacred by Razel, that will offer them respite and safety.
Overall, the lyrics in the song Circle explore themes of seeking wisdom and knowledge from past generations, wrestling with regrets over past actions, and trying to find purpose and direction in life amidst uncertainty and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me the dust of my fathers
Give me the legacy left by my ancestors.
Stand on the face of the ancients
Use the wisdom of the past to guide your present.
Bare the secret flesh of time itself
Uncover the hidden truths that only time can reveal.
Follow me... I've come so far; I'm behind again
Join me on my journey, even though I'm still struggling with old problems.
Follow me... I wish so hard; I'm there again
Trust me to lead you towards success, even though I myself wish for it desperately.
Follow me....
Have faith in me, and I'll show you the way forward.
All that I wanted were things I had before
I realized too late that what I truly wanted was already in my possession.
All that I needed, I never needed more
I had everything I needed, but I didn't recognize it until it was gone.
All of my questions are answers to my sins
My past mistakes hold the key to unlocking the truth about myself and my path forward.
And all of my endings are waiting to begin
Every end is a new beginning, full of endless possibilities.
I know the way, but I falter
While I have a general direction, I still struggle with the details and execution.
I can't be afraid of my patience
I need to trust that time is on my side and have the patience to see things through.
There's a sacred place Razel keeps safe
There is a special place that holds important secrets and knowledge, guarded by the keeper Razel.
Follow me... I've seen so much; I'm blind again
Even though I've gained a broad perspective from my experiences, I still feel lost and unsure.
Follow me... I feel so bad; I'm alive again
Although I'm experiencing pain, it reminds me that I am alive and capable of change.
Follow me...
Trust me to guide you down the uncertain path ahead, even though I'm still finding my own way.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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