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)
Death Because of Death
Slipknot Lyrics
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Death because of, death because of you
Death because of, death because of you
Death because of, death because of you
Death because of, death because of you
Death because of, death because of you
Death because of, death because of you
Death because of you
The song "Death Because of Death" by Slipknot is a hauntingly intense and powerful composition that deals with themes of mortality, loss, and grief. The repeated refrain of "death because of you" suggests a sense of blame or responsibility, as if the singer is holding someone accountable for the loss they have experienced. The repetition of this phrase serves to emphasize the overwhelming and all-consuming nature of grief, and the way in which it can shape and define one's entire perspective on life.
The verses of the song are similarly introspective, with lyrics that explore the singer's feelings of emptiness and despair in the face of their loss. Phrases like "the ghosts of kindness" and "the scars of sorrow" paint a bleak picture of the emotional turmoil that accompanies such a profound and life-altering experience. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that death is an inescapable and inevitable part of the human experience, and that we must confront our own mortality if we are to fully embrace the richness and complexity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Death because of, death because of you
You are the cause of death, with each repetition emphasizing the weight of the impact.
Death because of you
The singer is blaming the listener for the death.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sid Wilson, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, Alessandro Venturella, Jay Weinberg
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Interesting Hypothesis
At least the lyrics aren’t hard to memorize
John Rodger
yeah maybe for you.
Dipesh Khanal
Yeah!
ChainsawGutsfucker
Deth cusof deth
666
Yes
Alan Heyes
People really do not understand what Clown means by “Death Because of Death.” Think about the phrase. Think about what death does to a family unit. Think about the butterfly effect. Think about the psychological ramifications. These things are all relevant. In this metaphor, it’s kind of a Möbius strip or a palindrome— a loop of causal relation. Death begets death begets death... physically and emotionally.
Azrael
Bravo Vince
DEADSNIPE379
Alright smartypants
Alan Heyes
@John Morgan Exactly.
John Morgan
Sometimes people die from heartache because of the death of another.