Everything Ends/Live
Slipknot Lyrics


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You are wrong, fucked and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I woke up
And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything

Shallow skin, I can paint with pain
I mark the trails on my arms with your disdain
Everyday it's the same, I love, you hate
But I guess I don't care any more
Fix my problems with the blade
While my eyes turn from blue to gray
God, the worst thing happened to me today
But I guess I don't care anymore, fuck!

You are wrong, fucked and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I woke up
And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything

My flaws are the only thing left that's pure
Can't really live, can't really endure
Everything I see reminds me of her
God I wish I didn't care anymore
The more I touch, the less I feel
I'm lying to myself that it's not real
Why is everybody making such a big fucking deal?
I'm never gonna care anymore

You are wrong, fucked and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I woke up
And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything

You are wrong and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I woke up
And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything

What the hell am I doing?
Is there anyone left in my life?
What the fuck was I thinking?
Anybody want to tell me I'm fine?
Where the hell am I going?
Do I even need a reason to hide?
I am only betrayed
I am only conditioned to die

You are wrong, fucked and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I woke up
And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything

You are wrong and overrated
I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything
I haven't slept since I found out
My whole life was a lie
This is the end of everything
You are the end of everything





You are the end of everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slipknot’s song “Everything Ends,” also known as “Live” (from their first live album), express feelings of anger, betrayal, and the desire to escape. The repetition of “you are wrong, fucked and overrated” creates a sense of hopelessness and frustration, indicating that the singer feels that someone or something has led them astray, leaving them feeling helpless and trapped by circumstances beyond their control. The phrase “I haven’t slept since I woke up, and found my whole life was a lie” furthers this sense of disillusionment, indicating that the reality of the singer’s life is not what it seemed, and that they are struggling to come to terms with this.


The repeated use of the phrase “this is the end of everything” highlights the singer’s sense of finality and underscores their desire to escape from their current situation, while lines such as “my flaws are the only thing left that’s pure” convey a sense of self-loathing and disillusionment with the world around them. Heavy use of metaphor throughout the song creates a sense of emotional distance from the events being described, as though the singer is trying to distance themselves from the pain they are feeling.


Ultimately, the lyrics to “Everything Ends” are a powerful portrayal of the frustration and sense of powerlessness that can come with feeling trapped by circumstances beyond our control. Through powerful language, vivid imagery, and intense emotional expression, Slipknot creates a compelling portrait of the complex emotions that can arise in moments of crisis.


Line by Line Meaning

You are wrong, fucked and overrated
The listener has failed in every way possible, and is deemed to be of no worth.


I think I'm gonna be sick and it's your fault
The listener is causing the singer to feel physically ill and burdened with their presence.


This is the end of everything
The singer is reaching the peak of their tolerance and patience for the listener.


You are the end of everything
The listener is the reason for the artist's suffering, and is bringing everything in the artist's life to an end.


I haven't slept since I woke up
The artist has been unable to find peace and rest ever since their realization about the listener's true nature.


And found my whole life was a lie, motherfucker
Upon the discovery of the listener's deceit and their manipulation of the singer's life, the singer is agitated and angry.


Shallow skin, I can paint with pain
The singer is channeling their emotional turmoil into self-harm, using physical pain as a way to cope with their pain.


I mark the trails on my arms with your disdain
The artist is blaming the listener for the marks on their arms, created from their self-inflicted harm.


Everyday it's the same, I love, you hate
The artist experiences a tug-of-war between their love and hatred for the listener. The listener's hatred towards the artist is constant, while the artist's feelings for the listener are in a constant state of flux.


But I guess I don't care any more
The artist has reached a point where they no longer care whether the listener loves or hates them, as both leave them in a state of hopelessness and despair.


Fix my problems with the blade
The singer uses self-harm as a way to numb their emotional pain and find temporary relief.


While my eyes turn from blue to gray
The artist's mental anguish and stress is so severe that it seems to be physically affecting them, causing a change in eye color.


God, the worst thing happened to me today
The singer experienced a traumatic event recently, leading to their current emotional state.


But I guess I don't care anymore, fuck!
The singer no longer has the capacity to care and has given up on trying to please the listener.


My flaws are the only thing left that's pure
The singer feels that their flaws are the only thing genuine and authentic about them, since everything else in their life seems like a lie.


Can't really live, can't really endure
The artist is struggling to find any purpose or meaning in their life since discovering the truth about the listener.


Everything I see reminds me of her
The artist is haunted by the memory of the listener and their past interactions, unable to escape their influence and impact.


God I wish I didn't care anymore
The singer longs for an escape from their emotional distress, wishing they could forget the listener and their influence.


The more I touch, the less I feel
The singer's emotional numbness is growing worse, as they engage in physical intimacy with the listener without finding any comfort or pleasure.


I'm lying to myself that it's not real
The artist is in denial about the listener's true nature and their impact on the artist's life, creating a false reality to believe in.


Why is everybody making such a big fucking deal?
The artist is frustrated by the world's inability to see the listener's true self, and the impact that the listener has had on their life.


I'm never gonna care anymore
The artist has fully detached themselves from the listener and is ready to accept whatever the future brings.


What the hell am I doing?
The singer is reflecting on their actions and motivations, and questioning their own sanity and judgement.


Is there anyone left in my life?
The artist is questioning whether they still have anyone left in their life, due to the destructive influence of the listener.


What the fuck was I thinking?
The singer is filled with regret and self-doubt, questioning their own past actions and judgement.


Anybody want to tell me I'm fine?
The singer is looking for external validation and support, hoping that someone will see through their facade and offer genuine concern.


Where the hell am I going?
The singer feels lost and aimless, unsure of their direction in life and uncertain about what the future holds.


Do I even need a reason to hide?
The artist is contemplating their own feelings of isolation and withdrawal, wondering if there needs to be a specific reason for how they feel.


I am only betrayed
The artist feels like everyone around them has betrayed them, including themselves.


I am only conditioned to die
The singer sees their life as a meaningless cycle of pain and struggle, ultimately leading up to their own demise.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICHAEL SHAWN CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, NATHAN J JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, PAUL D GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Robert Blythe

the best slipknot song in my opinion. I think corey must agree since he always makes a big deal when they play it live

Marcos Galindo

he better make a big deal of my favorite song

DoomUpcoming [13+]

Corey's favorite is scissors.

Pretzel Boy Productions

It's in my top 3 favourite IOWA tracks.

raggerrhinouk

Definitely my favourite slipknot song!

uriel cervantes

Rob Mark well it is about him and suicide so we're blessed to be able to hear it from him haha. It IS the best song bro

Scott Noll

Still Corey's best mask to date. His current one looks like a ninja turtle with leprosy

JimmyBreeze

Check out his new new one. Looking like octane

Liam Black

Are you talking about the wanyk or .5 mask?

Liam Black

Jesus dude. This comment was 4 years ago. That's scary

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