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)
Insert Coin
Slipknot Lyrics
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in the audience
And I'm subtracting their faces
And I'm getting real again
And I'm waiting for the hint
And I'm hoping for a sign
And I'm staring straight into the shining sun
"Insert Coin" is the opening track of Slipknot's sixth studio album, "We Are Not Your Kind". The song starts with a computerized voice counting down from 5, followed by a distorted and heavy guitar riff, which sets the tone for the album. The lyrics of the song are dark and mysterious, reflecting the band's long-standing image and themes revolving around death, anger, and violence.
The opening lines "I'm counting all the killers in the audience, and I'm subtracting their faces" suggest that the band is targeting their fans or anyone who is familiar with their music, implying that they are all killers in their own way. The next lines "And I'm getting real again, and I'm waiting for the hint, and I'm hoping for a sign" allude to the band's frustrations and need for guidance and direction. The last line "And I'm staring straight into the shining sun" seems to be the climax of the song, with the band's frontman Corey Taylor shouting this line repeatedly, possibly representing a confrontational or a self-destructive act.
Overall, "Insert Coin" sets the stage for the album's recurring themes of fear, hatred, and self-doubt. The song's unsettling atmosphere and cryptic lyrics reflect the band's ability to delve into the visceral and terrifying aspects of the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm counting all the killers
I am keeping track of all the people who have murdered others
Dreaming in your bed
Having vivid and imaginative dreams while lying in bed
I am screaming out loud
I am vocalizing my emotions in a forceful and intense manner
Can you hear me?
Are you able to perceive the sound of my voice?
Are you feeling the same?
Are you experiencing similar emotions or thoughts as I am?
We don't need another hero
We do not require someone to come and save us, we can do it ourselves
We just wanna play the part
We only desire to fulfill a role or position in a particular situation
The Joker is the only fool
Only the Joker, a fictional character known for his craziness, is foolish enough to attempt what we are doing
Who'll do anything for you
Who is willing to go to extreme lengths in order to please or assist you
I'm your carnival
I am your source of entertainment or oddity, like a carnival or circus act
A Willy Wonka you adore
I am like the beloved character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, providing a whimsical and exciting experience
If you say what's on your mind
If you express your honest thoughts and feelings
You'll get your fill of all the love and hate
You will experience both affection and animosity in equal measure
Let me elevate you
Allow me to lift you up or improve your mood or situation
Elevate and celebrate your life
Increase your status and value, and acknowledge and observe your existence and accomplishments
Greatness comes from you and me
Both of us possess the ability to achieve immense success and significance
We are not your kind
We do not conform to societal norms and expectations
We are not your enemy
Despite our differences, we do not desire to harm or antagonize you
We are the maggots
We are like the revolting insect, consuming and transforming the decay of society
We are the outsiders
We exist outside the mainstream or accepted group or society
We bring the thunder
We cause a powerful and impressive commotion or force
We bring the lightning
We strike with a sudden and dazzling intensity, like a sudden bolt of lightning
We are the killers
We are the ones who have taken life, either literally or figuratively
We are the dead
We are the lifeless, spiritless beings who exist in a world we do not belong
We are the hated
We are the despised and detested individuals who are rejected by society
We are the stars
We are the bright and luminous figures who shine amidst the darkness
We are your hearts
We are the emotional center or essence of who you are as individuals
We are your souls
We are the non-physical entity that defines your being and existence
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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gg herrera
If being on the edge of a nervous breakdown had a sound, This would be it.
P Ashes
As our memories trickle in just at the instrumental intro
not.a.coppola
It's sounds more atmospheric & space like, Dare I say relaxing or even a retro nostalgia vibe
Soul Creator
My kind or not.. creation loves Slipknot two of creations favorite songs I Am not sure if the devil in I is my favorite or if rain is what you want ... If rain is what you want sort of kind of makes me sad makes me want to cry yet says it all is for the devil and I pretty much says it all too but it makes me mad for what I see and creation and created the devil yet I'm going to give him to you I'm going to make it for you I'm going to show I ain't no devil there's only I Am ONE..
Aly
I would feel it more like an attack of sadness that gradually turns into anger and a desire for revenge :3
Yours Truly, Local
74261 from the first album, now that's the sound of a nervous breakdown
must snip
Cory looks like the guy eyeing the last slice of pizza at the party knowing he already ate more then everyone else.
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Lmao
OmarHyari
@TwistedTengu Bruce Bogtrotter
Roy5165
Literally me 💀