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)
Confessions
Slipknot Lyrics
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But you wonder just the same. So I'll let you in on this game
What's on the top is just the beginning
Of the protectorate that keeps Gaia spinning
It never ends, and with the gifts Luna sends, to the apocalypse
On we defend for the right to live in a perfect world
For our past mistakes, extinction we are hurled
Trying to make amends for the Impergium,
(You don't want to know)
All the power of the Wyld that runs through me,
Yet the reason why is an answer that eludes me
(You don't want to see)
Our viewpoint on what mankind is doing,
That black inside when frenzy is brewing
(You don't want to feel)
The sorrow that my heart holds in knowing
Just where my hopes and dreams are going
(I won't let you be)
Caught up in a war that you are not part of.
I sign this letter Your Father, With Love.
I'm trying to set my mind free.
I'm sorry you never knew me.
My soul is in recession.
Painful to make this confession.
The lyrics of Slipknot's song Confessions are deeply introspective and reveal feelings of despair, unease, and a sense of disconnectedness from the world around. It begins by acknowledging that the listener may not be able to relate to the emotions being expressed and yet, they remain curious enough to want to know more. The song then launches into a contemplation of the world and the forces that govern it. It speaks of the "protectorate that keeps Gaia spinning", indicating the belief that there are unseen forces that keep the world in balance. The realization that these forces are at work constantly, and with the gifts "Luna sends", gives some comfort but also implies that the world works in cycles and cannot be stopped.
The chorus then moves to the personal realm, revealing that the singer has a connection to the primordial energies that lie beneath this reality. The lyrics speak of "the power of the Wyld that runs through me", and while that gives the singer a sense of purpose, they remain unsure about the reasons for this connection - "yet the reason why is an answer that eludes me." The singer then speaks of their perception of humanity, the "black inside when frenzy is brewing", perhaps pointing to the darkness within us, which emerges in times of crisis. The chorus ends with a plea, urging the listener not to get caught up in the singer's own war, which feels like a lonely, internal struggle.
The last verse is a personal confession where the singer admits to feeling a sense of isolation and inner turmoil. They express regret for not being understood and not being able to connect with others in a meaningful way. They speak of their soul being in recession, indicating that they are in a dark place emotionally, and the act of confession itself is painful. The song ends with the singer addressing someone as "Your Father", perhaps a reference to a higher power, or a spiritual figure that the singer feels a sense of connection with.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you don't want to see. I know you're not part of me
I understand you don't want to acknowledge or accept this, but I acknowledge that you are not connected to me personally.
But you wonder just the same. So I'll let you in on this game
Despite your disinterest, I know that you still have lingering curiosity. Therefore, I will allow you to be part of this experience.
What's on the top is just the beginning
The surface-level aspects of this situation are merely the start of something greater.
Of the protectorate that keeps Gaia spinning
The entities that safeguard and maintain the natural world known as Gaia.
It never ends, and with the gifts Luna sends, to the apocalypse
Their mission is never complete, and they rely on the blessings bestowed by the moon goddess to do what's necessary until the world reaches its inevitable end.
On we defend for the right to live in a perfect world
They strive to protect the planet and its inhabitants for the sake of living in an ideal universe.
For our past mistakes, extinction we are hurled
The past actions of humanity have led to a potential fate of annihilation.
Trying to make amends for the Impergium,
Attempting to reconcile and repent for the historical dominance humans have had over supernatural beings.
As Weaver and the Wyld and a bitch called the Wyrm
The three cosmic forces of creation, natural balance, and destruction.
(You don't want to know)
This information may not be comfortable for you to know or process.
All the power of the Wyld that runs through me,
I am imbued with the energy of the primordial force that yields life and growth.
Yet the reason why is an answer that eludes me
However, I am not sure what the motivation behind this ability is.
(You don't want to see)
This insight isn't something that you are eager to witness.
Our viewpoint on what mankind is doing,
We have a distinct perspective of what humans are accomplishing.
That black inside when frenzy is brewing
They believe that human nature has an underlying evil aspect that manifests when emotions run high.
(You don't want to feel)
This emotion is not something that you should be subjected to.
The sorrow that my heart holds in knowing
I bear the sadness of comprehending the outcome of my aspirations and dreams.
Just where my hopes and dreams are going
I am cognizant that my personal goals may be doomed to fail.
(I won't let you be)
I refuse to allow you to be disturbed or harmed in any way.
Caught up in a war that you are not part of.
I don't want you to be embroiled in the conflict that you are not responsible for.
I sign this letter Your Father, With Love.
I conclude this message with affection as a caring parent would.
I'm trying to set my mind free.
I am striving to liberate my mind from my internal conflicts.
I'm sorry you never knew me.
I regret that my inner disposition is foreign to you.
My soul is in recession.
I am currently experiencing a period of emotional decline.
Painful to make this confession.
It is distressing to openly admit these grievances.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID C LARUE
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Sam Mitchell
this album just showed how amazing a bass player Paul was. from start to finish amazing basslines. kinda sad you couldn't hear it as well in the other albums.
Bozo Joe
The bass riff is stolen from Alice in Chains... just proves he liked a better band.
TheInfiniteNine
@Bozo Joe from which song?
Bozo Joe
Rotten Apple... it's not 100% exact but they definitely stole that shit. They even said they were influenced by AIC.
distantyahoo
they used the pentatonic scale. RIP OFF!
Bozo Joe
haha yeah 90% of the same notes in the same order played with about 60% of the same drum pattern, coming from a band that was highly influenced by AIC... Sure no copying there.
Nathan
Probably one of their most underrated songs. I bet a lot of ppl don't even know about it.
Anti-citixen-98
This song has my favorite solo of all time. Perfect notes and timing without the pretentious bs. Here: 2:42.
Sean Colunga
Who’s the one playing it? Is it Donnie Steele or Josh Brainard
Anti-citixen-98
@Sean Colunga Not sure bud, but I'm pretty sure they aren't in the band anymore.