515
Slipknot Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Death
Death
Death
Death
Death
Death
The lyrics to Slipknot's song "515" are quite simple, consisting only of the repetition of the word "Death" seven times. However, this simplicity takes on a more ominous tone when considering the context in which the song was created. "515" is the opening track to Slipknot's second studio album, "Iowa," which was heavily influenced by the band members' personal struggles with depression, addiction, and trauma. It is said that the short track was recorded on the tour bus after the band witnessed the suicide of their friend and bandmate, Paul Gray, whose death would become a major impetus for the themes explored throughout the album.
Line by Line Meaning
Death!
The repeated exclamation of 'Death!' conveys a sense of urgency and impending doom.
Death!
The repetition of 'Death!' continues to emphasize the theme of death and its inevitable arrival.
Death!
The third repetition of 'Death!' serves as a reminder that death is a constant presence in life.
Death!
The fourth iteration of 'Death!' heightens the sense of fear and anxiety around the concept of dying.
Death!
As the fifth 'Death!' is uttered, the fear of death becomes more palpable and urgent.
Death!
The sixth 'Death!' highlights the inevitability of death and the fact that it cannot be avoided or ignored.
Death!
The seventh and final 'Death!' serves as a haunting conclusion to the repetition, leaving a sense of unease and dread.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Fehn, Corey Taylor, Craig A Jones, Michael Shawn Crahan, Mickael Thomson, Nathan J Jordison, Paul D Gray, Sidney Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ProjectCreativityGuy96
When I first heard this intro as a child, I was traumatised and frightened!!!
I had nightmares because of this intro!!!!
But now? It's a classic! 😉
It was when I was going through My Bro's CDs in 2003, and I came across Iowa, and I was like... Hmm... I'll give that a listen...
Sticks CD in CD-Player...
and immediately, I just froze with fear when 515 came on due to how loud the volume was, and I was too scared to listen to Slipknot! Lol.
I also remember being too scared to walk upstairs alone when passing by My big Brother's Horror drawings!
But hey, that's what made Me the Metalhead I am today! 😉🤘
@robloxstudiosolutions8400
So the story is, Sid went to go visit his grandfather and by the time he got there, he realized his grandfather died earlier. He want back to the recording studio and started to let all of his sadness, pain, and rage out and recorded this.
@Txcqunx
yeah that's right...it's so sad tho :'((
@jabadabadabado5909
Blivitixx I heard about this story it was so sad
@KodenX
Blivitixx I can relate to that because my grandfather died and I really miss him
@astlewilliams2384
Don Kapsalon who sid grandfather
@kackers
i think 515 is Iowa's area code, could be wrong
@Kellickelly
Poor Sid...We can hear the pain in his voice :(
@theonex780
I can feel it
@thorrosseter6921
The One X I can too its feels horrible its something I can't describe
@saintpoli6800
Thor Rosseter It’s true pain...