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)
Execute
Slipknot Lyrics
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Forty years ago, the man proclaimed the age of the gross to be upon us, and even though the man was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence
That era has become very real
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust
Some have fought and died
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price they themselves don't care about and will never understand
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is not mankind
Fundamentalism of opinion
Catastrophic boredom, and a fanatical devotion to that which does not matter.
Where is your glory now, people?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where is your shame and salvation?
You rage for no reason because you have no reason
What have you ever fought for?
What have you ever bled for?
The face of the earth is scarred with the walking dead
The age of the gross is a living virus
This is the future you have created
This is the world you have set ablaze
All your lies are coming true
All freedom is lost
All hope is gone
"Execute" by Slipknot is a song that captures the current state of society where people have become slaves to pleasure and have abandoned the true purpose of life. The song portrays the loss of values and morals and how people have become distracted and disconnected from the important things in life. The lyrics suggest that society has reached a tipping point where the boundary between pleasure and numbness has been crossed. The lyrics also demonstrate how people fail to take responsibility for their actions and allow the powerful to exploit the weak.
The song also highlights the idea of information warfare. The growth of information technology has led to access to vast amounts of information, but it has also created distrust in the authenticity of the information. The current era is characterized by a fundamentalism of opinion, where people form opinions based on their belief system rather than evidence-based knowledge. The song warns against the dangers of fanaticism and inaction, which can lead to catastrophic boredom and disinterest in the things that matter.
In conclusion, "Execute" is a call to action for people to wake up from their apathy and take responsibility for the world around them. The song asks people to reflect on their values and the legacy they want to leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
It appears that we have reached the edge, that zenith where stimuli and comatose collide
We have finally reached the point where external sensations and a state of unconsciousness meet, reaching a peak.
Forty years ago, the man proclaimed the age of the gross to be upon us, and even though the man was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence
A man predicted forty years ago that we would enter an era of vulgarity, despite the harm it would cause to our culture and intellect.
That era has become very real
The era of vulgarity has become a reality.
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure
We work for enjoyment and despise the feeling of being obligated.
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust
Future generations will see us as the creators of a revolting society.
Some have fought and died
Some have sacrificed themselves in battle.
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price they themselves don't care about and will never understand
Some have permitted the powerful to be killed for selfish reasons that they don't comprehend or care about.
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is not mankind
I am overwhelmed by the greedy individuals who do not represent humanity.
Distrust in information
People are hesitant to believe in information presented to them.
Fundamentalism of opinion
People are staunch in their beliefs and refuse to question or consider alternative perspectives.
Catastrophic boredom, and a fanatical devotion to that which does not matter.
People are bored to the point of catastrophe and have an intense dedication to trivial matters.
Where is your glory now, people?
What accomplishments are you proud of now?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where are the figures and authorities that were once revered?
Where is your shame and salvation?
What happened to your sense of guilt and hope for salvation?
You rage for no reason because you have no reason
You are angry without justification because you lack a reason.
What have you ever fought for?
What have you ever defended or stood up for?
What have you ever bled for?
What have you ever suffered for?
The face of the earth is scarred with the walking dead
The planet is marked by people who are just going through the motions without truly living.
The age of the gross is a living virus
The era of vulgarity is like a contagious disease.
This is the future you have created
You have shaped the future to be like this.
This is the world you have set ablaze
This is the terrible reality that you have caused.
All your lies are coming true
All of the deceitful things you have done are becoming a reality.
All freedom is lost
All forms of liberty have vanished.
All hope is gone
There is no optimism or prospect for the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON
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@o0zerorez0o
it all comes down to this
Lyrics:
It appears that we have reached the edge, that zenith where stimuli and comatose collide
Forty years ago, the man proclaimed the age of the gross to be upon us, and even though the man was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence
That era has become very real
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust
Some have fought and died
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price they themselves don't care about and will never understand
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is not mankind
Distrust in information
Fundamentalism of opinion
Catastrophic boredom, and a fanatical devotion to that which does not matter.
Where is your glory now, people?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where is your shame and salvation?
You rage for no reason because you have no reason
What have you ever fought for?
What have you ever bled for?
The face of the earth is scarred with the walking dead
The age of the gross is a living virus
This is the future you have created
This is the world you have set ablaze
All your lies are coming true
All freedom is lost
All hope is gone
@ZzbulletheadzZ
Here are the lyrics for all of you to sing along to.
It appears that we have reached the edge
That zenith where stimuli and comatose collide
Forty years ago the man proclaimed the age of the gross to be upon us
And even though the man was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence,
That era has become very real
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust
Some have fought and died ,
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price
They themselves don't care about and will never understand
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is not mankind
Distrust in information
Fundamentalism of opinion
Catastrophic boredom,
And a fanatical devotion to that which does not matter
Where is your glory now, people?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where is your shame and salvation?
You rage for no reason,
Because you have no reason
What have you ever fought for?
What have you ever bled for?
The face of the earth is scarred with the walking dead
The age of the gross is a living virus
This is the future you have created
This is the world you have set ablaze
All your lies are coming true
All freedom is lost
All hope is gone
@kevinsnrt666
Slipknot - Execute
It appears that we have reached the Edge, that zenith where stimuli and comatose collide.
Forty years ago, THE MAN proclaimed the Age of the Gross to be upon us, and even though THE
MAN was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence,
that era has become very real.
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure.
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust.
Some have fought and died.
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price they themselves don't care about
and will never understand.
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is NOT MANKIND.
Distrust in information.
Fundamentalism of opinion.
Catastrophic boredom, and a fanatical devotion to that which DOES NOT MATTER.
Where is your glory now, people?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where is your shame and salvation?
You Rage For No Reason Because You Have No Reason.
WHAT HAVE YOU EVER FOUGHT FOR?
WHAT HAVE YOU EVER BLED FOR?
THE FACE OF THE EARTH IS SCARRED WITH THE WALKING DEAD.
THE AGE OF THE GROSS IS A LIVING VIRUS.
THIS IS THE FUTURE YOU HAVE CREATED.
THIS IS THE WORLD YOU HAVE SET ABLAZE.
ALL YOUR LIES ARE COMING TRUE.
ALL FREEDOM IS LOST.
ALL HOPE IS GONE.
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife
As someone who grew up in the rural Midwest.. the sound and the aesthetic of this intro and their album remind me of cornfields and springtime thunderstorms and tornado sirens
@Yahirplaysminecraft
That's a cool visual
@paullees6687
That monologue gets me every time
That album definitely feels 10 years ahead of it's time
@MrShadowflasher
R.I.P. Joey. The world lost one of the greatest drummers and songwriters.
@teevee1782
honestly one of slipknot's most intense intros to their albums with 515 in first place
@o0zerorez0o
it all comes down to this
Lyrics:
It appears that we have reached the edge, that zenith where stimuli and comatose collide
Forty years ago, the man proclaimed the age of the gross to be upon us, and even though the man was destroying our heritage and insulting our intelligence
That era has become very real
We labor for pleasure and abhor the guilt of pressure
My generation will go down as the architects of contemporary disgust
Some have fought and died
Others have allowed the strong to be butchered for a price they themselves don't care about and will never understand
I myself am beleaguered by the selfish face of a kind of man that is not mankind
Distrust in information
Fundamentalism of opinion
Catastrophic boredom, and a fanatical devotion to that which does not matter.
Where is your glory now, people?
Where are your gods and politicians?
Where is your shame and salvation?
You rage for no reason because you have no reason
What have you ever fought for?
What have you ever bled for?
The face of the earth is scarred with the walking dead
The age of the gross is a living virus
This is the future you have created
This is the world you have set ablaze
All your lies are coming true
All freedom is lost
All hope is gone
@KS-133
Basically the lyrics sums up to 2020 as the shittiest year ever
@benjamingordon7545
You know, I'm from Iowa too, just like Slipknot band members an I don't know who thought up the lyrics to this song. But I don't look at my life the same way as them. Maybe because they're all from Des Moines where it's alot worse off in some areas compared to where I'm from in Iowa. But Iowa can thank the Governor's in the past for it. They're who wasted all the States money on God only knows what...
@memesoon5877
@@KS-133 There have been worse years for humanity and there might be worse
@legobobafett5045
@@benjamingordon7545*Laughs in California!