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)
Acidic
Slipknot Lyrics
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Stolen coat, not much hope with these cardiac blues
And I keep forgetting I'm not a god like you
Trivialize a mirror image alive, I won't trouble you, I'm just double
But now, now, now, now, now
(We don't have to leave it alone)
(We don't even have to be alone)
(We just have to think we're alone)
I don't serve my time, 'cause time don't tell
The grimace behind me, I'm always aligned with my selves
(Come and lead me on)
(Come and see me on)
(Come and feed me on)
(The shit we all be on)
I'm not a god like you
I'm not a god like you, yeah
I'm runnin' in a dead man's shoes
Sacrilege and broken cartilage
I'm beaten and bruised
And I keep forgetting to forget
(The back is always front)
(The way is always shut)
(The one is always two)
I'm not a god
(The back is always front)
(The way is always shut)
(The one is always two)
I'm not a god like you
I'm livin' in a dead man's shoes
I'm livin' in a dead man's shoes
The lyrics to Slipknot's song "Acidic" convey a sense of alienation and disillusionment. The singer feels trapped in a life that is not their own, living in someone else's shoes and wearing a stolen coat. They express a lack of hope and the burden of feeling inadequate compared to others, particularly those they perceive as god-like figures. The mention of "cardiac blues" suggests a feeling of heaviness or emotional strain.
The line "trivialize a mirror image alive, I won't trouble you, I'm just double" speaks to a sense of self-doubt and insecurity. The singer feels like a mere reflection, easily dismissed and not worth bothering with. The repetition of "now" emphasizes a sense of urgency and the need to address these feelings.
The chorus shifts the focus to the desire for solitude and isolation. The singer suggests that if they can convince themselves and others that they are alone, then everybody will leave them alone. This can be seen as a coping mechanism or a way to shield themselves from further disappointment or judgment.
The verse following the chorus explores the singer's defiance and rebellion against societal expectations. They claim to not serve their time because time itself doesn't dictate their actions. They are always in tune with their own desires and instincts, regardless of the consequences. The repetition of the line "come and lead me on" suggests a willingness to be guided by their own impulses.
The repeated assertion that "I'm not a god like you" is a clear statement of self-awareness and a rejection of the notion that they should compare themselves to others. The final line of living in a dead man's shoes is a powerful reminder of the singer's feelings of being stuck and disconnected from their own identity.
Overall, "Acidic" is a song that delves into themes of personal struggle, feelings of inadequacy, and the desire for autonomy and self-acceptance in the face of societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm livin' in a dead man's shoes
I'm existing in a life that has already been lived and experienced by someone else, feeling trapped and consumed by their past.
Stolen coat, not much hope with these cardiac blues
Having taken someone else's identity, feeling hopeless and burdened by the emotional turmoil and pain that comes with it.
And I keep forgetting I'm not a god like you
Constantly failing to remember that I am not all-powerful and invincible, like you perceive yourself to be.
Trivialize a mirror image alive, I won't trouble you, I'm just double
Diminishing the significance of my own reflection, I won't bother or disturb you, as I am merely a second version of myself.
But now, now, now, now, now
Emphasizing the urgency and immediacy of the present situation.
(We don't have to leave it alone)
(We don't have to abandon it and face it alone)
(We don't even have to be alone)
(We don't even have to be isolated from others)
(We just have to think we're alone)
(We just have to believe that we are isolated)
(So everybody leaves us alone)
(So that everybody will stay away from us)
I don't serve my time, 'cause time don't tell
I don't conform to the passing of time, because time itself does not dictate or control my actions or fate.
The grimace behind me, I'm always aligned with my selves
The disapproving expression of the past follows me, as I am constantly in alignment with different versions of who I am.
(Come and lead me on)
(Come and guide me forward)
(Come and see me on)
(Come and witness my existence)
(Come and feed me on)
(Come and provide me with sustenance and fuel)
(The shit we all be on)
(The messed up situations and experiences we all engage in)
I'm not a god like you
I am not divine or superior like you perceive yourself to be.
I'm runnin' in a dead man's shoes
I am constantly moving forward in the footsteps of someone who is deceased.
Sacrilege and broken cartilage
Committing acts of disrespect and violating what is considered sacred, causing damage and pain internally.
I'm beaten and bruised
I am physically and emotionally battered and hurt.
And I keep forgetting to forget
Continuously failing to remember to let go and release the memories and experiences that haunt me.
(The back is always front)
(The rear is constantly the forefront)
(The way is always shut)
(The path is consistently blocked or closed off)
(The one is always two)
(The singular entity is perpetually divided into two)
I'm not a god
I am not divine or all-powerful.
I'm not a god like you
I am not superior or divine like you perceive yourself to be.
I'm livin' in a dead man's shoes
I am existing in a life that has already been inhabited and experienced by someone who is no longer alive.
I'm livin' in a dead man's shoes
I am existing in a life that has already been inhabited and experienced by someone who is no longer alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alessandro Venturella, Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan, Craig Jones, Mick Thomson, Greg Fidelman, Jim Root, Jay Weinberg, Sid Wilson
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@Amocoru
When you had no idea all you wanted was Blues-metal until you get it. This and Medicine for the Dead are absolutely incredible.
@Missunderstood214
If you've never heard them, you should check out the '90s band Acid Bath that this song was inspired by.
@Amocoru
@@Missunderstood214 I have but thank you for the recommendation!
@raulfigueroa588
Another good bluesy metal band is Down just in case you never have heard them before