Before I Forget
Slipknot Lyrics

Stapled shut, inside an outside world and I'm
Feeling trapped and confined within myself, unable to escape the overwhelming feeling of being different from the outside world.

Sealed in tight, bizarre but right at home
Feeling comfortable in my own strangeness, despite being locked into my own world.

Claustrophobic, closing in and I'm
Overcoming with the feeling of being trapped in my mind, unable to escape the feeling of being alone.

Catastrophic, not again
Feeling a sense of despair and hopelessness while dealing with recurring struggles.

I'm smeared across the page and doused in gasoline
Feeling as if I'm constantly under scrutiny and criticism, with every mistake fueling more hate and disdain towards me.

I wear you like a stain, yet I'm the one who's obscene
Feeling as though I'm overshadowed by someone else's presence, despite being the one viewed as abnormal and unacceptable.

Catch me up on all your sordid little insurrections
Wanting to be informed about the transgressions of those around me, as it helps form a connection between myself and the world outside of me.

I've got no time to lose, I'm just caught up in all the cattle
Feeling consumed with thoughts and feelings about fitting in with society, despite seeing life as just a sea of people blindly following without question.

Fray the strings, throw the shapes
Breaking free from the constraints around me, allowing my true self to show through in the world.

Hold your breath, listen
Taking a moment to pause and focus on the present, listening to the sounds around me in order to be truly present in the moment.

I am a world before I am a man
Understanding that I am first and foremost my own unique person before being identified as a specific male identity.

I was a creature before I could stand
Reminiscing about a time before societal expectations and pressures weighed down on me, when I was free to simply exist as a being.

I will remember before I forget
Making a conscious effort to hold onto memories, values, and beliefs before they are lost amidst the struggles of life.

Before I forget that
A reminder that despite the hardships and difficulties, it is important to hold onto personal values and memories in order to remain grounded in oneself.

I'm ripped across the ditch and settled in the dirt and I'm
Feeling torn apart and broken, with my sense of self feeling lost and tossed aside like trash.

I wear you like a stitch, yet I'm the one who's hurt
Feeling like I have been used and tossed aside despite my best efforts, causing emotional pain and hurt within myself.

Pay attention to your twisted little indiscretions
Encouraging others to learn from their mistakes and past actions, and to strive towards bettering themselves and making positive changes in their lives.

I've got no right to win, I'm just caught up all the battles
Feeling defeated and exhausted, with life feeling like an endless series of struggles and battles that cannot be won.

Locked in clutch, pushed in place
Feeling trapped and constrained by external forces, unable to break free or move forward in life.

My end, it justifies my means
Believing that the end result is more important than the means taken to achieve it, even if those means are questionable or morally grey.

All I ever do is delay
Feeling like I am constantly putting off or avoiding dealing with difficult situations or emotions.

The end of the road
Feeling as if there is no way forward, no hope for change, and no escape from one's current situation.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation amidst the struggles, a reminder to keep fighting and pushing forward despite everything.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
An added expression of hope and determination, despite everything else.