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)
Let It Show
Slipknot Lyrics
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Yr denying the truth, it′s what we know
Hide behind lies, don't let it show
Face the reality you can′t even see
Is it them you hate or is it just me?
If yr with me, let me know
If yr against me let it show
Next time you look open yr eyes
Imagine the pain, wrapped up inside
Face the question I'm gonna repeat
If yr with me, let me know
If yr against me let it show
Nights: I couldn't sleep thinkin′ ′bout
Secrets that you would keep
And all the little things that went slack
In front of my faith + behind my back
Now I'm deaf to these words
That you said I never heard
But it′s the thousandth time you said it
Next time you do yr gonna regret it
Let me know, let it show
The song "Let It Show" by Slipknot is a strong call for honesty and self-reflection. The lyrics implore the listener to face the truth about themselves and their feelings towards others. It is a message of self-awareness and asking for honesty from those around them. The opening lines, "Yr denying the truth, it's what we know/Hiding behind lies, don't let it show", speak to the tendency of individuals to hide their true feelings or to deny the reality of a situation. The chorus then serves as a direct challenge to the listener, asking them to either declare their support or opposition.
The second verse goes on to describe the emotional turmoil caused by secrets and betrayal. The repeated phrase "If yr with me, let me know/If yr against me let it show" becomes more urgent as the singer becomes increasingly consumed by the thought of hypocrisy and deceit. The final lines of the song, "Next time you do yr gonna regret it/Let me know, let it show", suggest a warning to those who continue to hide the truth or act in bad faith.
Overall, "Let It Show" is a powerful rallying cry for honesty and transparency. It encourages the listener to face their fears and confront the difficult truths in their lives, both personal and interpersonal.
Line by Line Meaning
Yr denying the truth, it′s what we know
You are refusing to accept the reality that is known to us
Hide behind lies, don't let it show
You are resorting to lying and trying to conceal the truth
Face the reality you can′t even see
You need to confront the truth that you are unable to perceive
Is it them you hate or is it just me?
You need to acknowledge whether you dislike them or if it's just me
If yr with me, let me know
If you are supportive of me, please express it
If yr against me let it show
If you are against me, don't hesitate to reveal it
Next time you look open yr eyes
When you next take a look, examine carefully
Imagine the pain, wrapped up inside
Consider the anguish which is kept inside
Face the question I'm gonna repeat
Address the question that I will request again
Nights: I couldn't sleep thinkin′ ′bout
During the night, I was unable to sleep thinking about
Secrets that you would keep
The secrets that you would conceal from me
And all the little things that went slack
All the minuscule details that were neglected
In front of my faith + behind my back
Betraying me both when I was around and when I was not
Now I'm deaf to these words
Now I am no longer moved by what you say
That you said I never heard
Even though you said it before, I did not listen
But it′s the thousandth time you said it
But you have repeated this so many times
Next time you do yr gonna regret it
If you do it again, you will regret it
Let me know, let it show
Show me what you truly think, make it clear
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MyLovelyHomicide
whoever says slipknot is a "trashy numetal soldout band" has only seen their fancy masks and shows and has never listened to IOWA which is the hell of a metal album, period. but anyway, im very curious about this: can anybody confirm this THRASH sound used to be slipknot? cause find it hard to believe (and to find), plus itd be pretty sick if slipknot could play this awesome thrash that i actually prefer to the slipknot everyone knows...
@nicotoreli3572
iowa, you are crazy man
@nauri8138
this isn’t that Slipknot, this is a different one. that Slipknot was formed in 1995
@Askebo
It's a completely different band
@wide_awake
Different band
@NintenFan0900
Just came across this on spotify, when I was looking up the other slipknot band. >_> Was wondering why I never heard of this shit before. Eh, these guys are too bad.
@nicotoreli3572
you are too bad
@predator7939
@@albertogalvez3158 WRONG!!!!!
@predator7939
This band is SO terrible, it doesn't deserve the name "Slipknot."
@XxWTFLOLXDxX
Bunch of kids, IOWA Slipknot is so bad it’s not even on Metallum archives