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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipknot_(band)
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)
Dogfish Rising
Slipknot Lyrics
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Dogfish rising
It's good for gnawin'
Right wing interlude
In the 1990s
That's got a nice groove to it, here
I saw human hand
Windmills like two
Something's at my left
Screaming through their muzzles
Postniff scrutchies?
Dogfish rising
Burn 'em for their nipples
Another rubber Rolex
So skinny, I knows
Rookie lurks
Battery-powered power tool
God spokes to me
Dogfish rising
Blistering cabbage
That dogfish is dead
Don't even bother taping, fuck this
Bring me this band
Crusty fuzzy nuts, bye
The lyrics of Slipknot's song "Dogfish Rising" are somewhat cryptic and difficult to interpret. The song's opening line sets the mood, suggesting that something wild and uncontrollable is at large in the woods. The repeated references to "dogfish rising" are somewhat perplexing, as this does not seem to be a commonly used phrase. However, the line "it's good for gnawin'" suggests that whatever is "rising" is something sharp-toothed and dangerous.
The song takes a political turn with the mention of a "right wing interlude in the 1990s." It's unclear what this is referring to, but it suggests that the song might be making a statement about political corruption or societal decay. The mention of windmills and screaming muzzles adds to the sense of chaos and confusion in the song. The line "burn 'em for their nipples" is particularly disturbing and adds to the sense of violence and brutality.
The final lines of the song are particularly cryptic, with references to a "battery-powered power tool" and "crusty fuzzy nuts." It's hard to say what these lines mean, but they add to the sense of madness and disorientation that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a dog loose in the wood
A dog is wandering through the woods unsupervised.
Dogfish rising
A term being used to describe the increase in aggression and violence.
It's good for gnawin'
The act of biting or chewing is beneficial.
Right wing interlude
A short break in the song with political commentary on conservative beliefs.
In the 1990s
A reference to a historical time period that is now over.
That's got a nice groove to it, here
Complimenting the rhythm of the song section or verse.
Thank you
Responding to the compliment with gratitude.
I saw human hand
A person witnessed the sight of a human hand.
Windmills like two
An observation of two windmills that resemble each other.
Something's at my left
A presence or object is located to the left of the artist.
Screaming through their muzzles
The act of shouting or yelling while being restrained.
Postniff scrutchies?
Asking a question about a possible drug reference or term.
Burn 'em for their nipples
The suggestion to inflict harm or torture on someone's sensitive body part.
Another rubber Rolex
Reference to a fake luxury watch.
So skinny, I knows
Knowledge or insight is gained through observing someone's appearance or behavior.
Rookie lurks
A new or inexperienced person is present and observing.
Battery-powered power tool
A device that runs on electricity and is used for construction or destruction.
God spokes to me
A belief that the singer is receiving divine communication or insight.
Blistering cabbage
A description of an unpleasant sensory experience, likely involving heat or discomfort.
That dogfish is dead
The previous reference to the dogfish rising no longer applies as the dogfish is now deceased.
Don't even bother taping, fuck this
The artist is expressing a lack of interest or disdain for recording the song.
Bring me this band
The artist is requesting to see or meet the musical group.
Crusty fuzzy nuts, bye
A confusing or nonsensical statement that could be interpreted in different ways.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheUnknownLegend1234
How did this not win a Grammy?
@marzareth932
I read somewhere that:
Clown is own Drums
Josh brainard on Bass
Joey on Guitar
Paul, Clown and Sean McMahon on vocals.
@joshuafacer5000
Marzareth correct
@albalasi20
in this song?
@rarityclarity3724
Stuperbee666 Yeah.
@milkbread867
and I'm on YouTube. XDD
@billiejoeeyelash
Frank Plumley was on vocals, not Clown
@CrowwreakStevenson
This is what happens when a band gets trashed in the studio and decides to switch instruments.
@LZJoZ
I like the parts where he says "Dogfish Rising" Seriously.I do.I love the way the guitar comes in just after:NEHHHH-NEH-NEH-NEH-NEH!!!!!
@Alien8124
Joey and Anders. They were all laughing their asses off during the recording. Listen closely, u can hear them laughing.