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)
Do Nothing
Slipknot Lyrics
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No time to care, just time to say "Who gives a shit?"
My mind boils as I've decided I'm through
Fuck your position in life. I'm taking vengeance on you
I break down the walls of the political arena
(protect yourself)
I want to put a cap right in your asshole
You step to this, you're gonna pass
So, be on your way and get some class
For a lump of dogshit in the grass
My mind boils in life as I've decided I'm through
Bitchslap
Chop down the big-wigs, shoot the telelvisions, too
The guilty of crimes will be hung from the trees
Spit and punches arise from you and me
Sit back and do nothing if that's what you want to do
I will have my reign as king, when I take vengeance on you
The lyrics to Slipknot's song, "Do Nothing/Bitchslap" are aggressive and confrontational, reflecting an anger and frustration towards the system and those who uphold it. The line, "The system has failed and you have failed with it" suggests that the societal structures in place have not served the needs of the people and that those in positions of power, who should have been responsible for maintaining them, are also to blame. The next line, "No time to care, just time to say 'Who gives a shit?'" further emphasizes the attitude of apathy and lack of concern that pervades this system.
The lyrics then shift to a more personal tone, with the singer declaring, "My mind boils as I've decided I'm through." This highlights the frustration and anger that the singer feels, and suggests that they have reached their breaking point. The lyrics then become more violent, with references to breaking down walls, shooting weapons, and taking vengeance. The singer seems to be advocating for a revolution, one in which the oppressed take back power from those who have failed them.
Overall, the lyrics are heavy and intense, expressing a feeling of hopelessness and anger towards a system that has let them down.
Line by Line Meaning
The system has failed and you have failed with it
The current establishment has collapsed and so have you
No time to care, just time to say "Who gives a shit?"
There's no point in worrying, let's just ignore it
My mind boils as I've decided I'm through
I've had enough and I'm done with this
Fuck your position in life. I'm taking vengeance on you
I don't care about your social status, I want payback
I break down the walls of the political arena
I'm tearing down the barriers of the government
(protect yourself)
This situation is going to get messy
Cast the vote on FN-FAL, yeah, we'll be seein' ya!
Vote for this gun and I'll see you next time
I want to put a cap right in your asshole
I want to shoot you in the ass
You step to this, you're gonna pass
If you confront me, you'll come out worse for wear
So, be on your way and get some class
Leave and learn how to behave properly
For a lump of dogshit in the grass
Someone as worthless as dog poop
My mind boils in life as I've decided I'm through
I can't take it anymore and I'm done
Bitchslap
A violent, forceful rebuke
Chop down the big-wigs, shoot the telelvisions, too
Take down the leaders and destroy their propaganda
The guilty of crimes will be hung from the trees
Those responsible for wrongdoing will face consequences
Spit and punches arise from you and me
We're both angry and fighting back
Sit back and do nothing if that's what you want to do
If you want to be passive, that's your decision
I will have my reign as king, when I take vengeance on you
I'll have control over this situation once I get revenge
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Florent BTY
Funny as hell, it's the most hated album by slipknot fans, but it's the one has objectively the best bass works.
SlipknotMFKR Locust
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Aziel
SleepyclaN Zz nah, Self Titled and Iowa are really great too
Teddy LongJohns
SleepyclaN Zz its really not
MonkeyMind
I like nearly all Slipknot albums, but MFKR is 100% the most technically advanced and intricate album... probably too intricate for mainstream metal :-/
Dingleberry Handpump
Most hated? Shit, this is my 2nd favorite after Iowa.
Sir Kitten Lord Of Tuna
Man, this album is fucking weird... I like it.
The Awesome Place of Stuff
Ian Maximilian toxic much
Otter bot
It's underrated
kill2565
"Man, you're like a school in the summer, no class." Fucking awesome.