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)
No Life
Slipknot Lyrics
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Whole country's on house arrest
And everyone's a suspect
You can't feel the flow because you died
Face down on a "suicide"
The motherfucker's on self destruct
Nobody guardin' your back, it's all a front
Save this, my rage is bliss
Where's Chuck D when ya need him?
You ain't shit just a puddle on the bed spread
The maniac psycho, Cool J screamed the shit
But I still can't believe it
Man, it's funny that you scare me so
Just enough to fuck me up again and again
Hard life is hard as hell
Better back the fuck on up
'Cause this is
No kind of life, this is no kind of life
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life, this is no kind of life
(You can't blame me)
Can't be real no more, your mask is skin and bone
Savor every flavor you want 'cause it's not your own
Bad-ass at bat, man
Forget about the battle, it's the war we gotta win
Breathe Amer-cult, breathe one more, seethe
Freak like you gotta pair
Won't be my fault, when you're painted in the corner of a no-good life
This is
No kind of life, this is no kind of life
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life, this is no kind of life
(You can't blame me)
I can't remember, I don't understand,
Is it malice that makes you this way?
Carry it with you 'til someone forgives you
I laugh 'cause there's nothing to say
You can't begin to consider the
Palpable hate in the air when you're here
None of us wonder what weather you're under
You're making it perfectly clear
Lights ain't on, shit ain't right
Never had peace but I gotta fight
Can you look in my eyes when my back's against the wall?
Slash at my eyes, surprise, you'll never get me
You're all reality and sound bites
And the freedom is never in plain sight
The feelings, the question, the price is too
Human, for fucking sake, this is
No kind of life, this is no kind of life
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life, this is no kind of life
(You can't blame me)
I can't be, I can't
I can't be blamed
The lyrics to Slipknot's song "No Life" is a commentary on the state of society and the feeling of being trapped in a life that is not worth living. The song starts with the singer claiming that his freedom is the best, but it is also important to note that the whole country is in house arrest, and everyone is a suspect. This creates a sense of paranoia and distrust, as if nobody can be trusted, including oneself. The singer then talks about how one can no longer feel the flow because they have died face down on a "suicide," which suggests a sense of hopelessness.
The singer then goes on to critique the state of society, claiming that nobody is guarding his back, and everything is just a front. He is filled with rage and is getting pissed. There is a reference to Chuck D, suggesting a need for a leader or someone to speak out against the oppression. The singer then talks about how being painted in the corner of a no-good life is not their fault, indicating a sense of victimization.
The song then talks about how there is palpable hate in the air, and the singer questions whether malice is what makes people behave the way they do. He laughs because there is nothing to say, indicating a feeling of being helpless. The song ends with the singer declaring that he cannot be blamed.
Overall, the song is a criticism of the state of society and a call to action for people to break free from the chains that hold them back. It showcases the sense of hopelessness and despair that can come with feeling trapped in a life that is not worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
My freedom is best
I value my freedom above all else
Whole country's on house arrest
Everyone is being restricted and controlled
And everyone's a suspect
Everyone is distrusted and suspected
You can't feel the flow because you died
You are too numb and disconnected to feel anything
Face down on a "suicide"
You are lying helpless and defeated
The motherfucker's on self destruct
You are intentionally destroying yourself
Nobody guardin' your back, it's all a front
No one is protecting you and everyone is pretending to be your friend
Save this, my rage is bliss
I enjoy my anger and use it as fuel
I'm takin' names and gettin' pissed
I am keeping a list of those who have wronged me and I am angry
Where's Chuck D when ya need him?
I need someone to speak out against the injustices
You ain't shit just a puddle on the bed spread
You are worthless and insignificant
The maniac psycho, Cool J screamed the shit
Even someone as crazy as Cool J is disturbed by this situation
But I still can't believe it
I can't believe how bad things have gotten
Man, it's funny that you scare me so
You are so scary that it's almost comical
Just enough to fuck me up again and again
Your actions repeatedly cause me harm and pain
Hard life is hard as hell
Life is extremely difficult and painful
Better back the fuck on up
Stay away from me and don't mess with me
'Cause this is
This is the reality we face
No kind of life, this is no kind of life
This life is not worth living
(I've got to get out)
(I need to escape)
It's no kind of life, this is no kind of life
This life is not worth living
(You can't blame me)
(I am not at fault here)
Can't be real no more, your mask is skin and bone
You are no longer authentic and your true self is hidden
Savor every flavor you want 'cause it's not your own
You are living a fake life and enjoying things that don't belong to you
Bad-ass at bat, man
You are acting tough and confident
Forget about the battle, it's the war we gotta win
Stop focusing on small victories and focus on the bigger picture
Breathe Amer-cult, breathe one more, seethe
You are being suffocated by the oppressive American culture
Freak like you gotta pair
You are a freak who needs to find a partner
Won't be my fault, when you're painted in the corner of a no-good life
I am not responsible for your miserable life
This is
This is the reality we face
I can't remember, I don't understand,
I am confused and lost
Is it malice that makes you this way?
Are you intentionally causing harm?
Carry it with you 'til someone forgives you
You should hold onto your guilt until someone forgives you
I laugh 'cause there's nothing to say
I am so overwhelmed that I can only laugh
You can't begin to consider the
You can't even imagine the
Palpable hate in the air when you're here
There is a strong feeling of hate when you are present
None of us wonder what weather you're under
We don't care about your problems
You're making it perfectly clear
You are making it obvious
Lights ain't on, shit ain't right
Things are not going well
Never had peace but I gotta fight
I have never experienced peace but I must keep fighting
Can you look in my eyes when my back's against the wall?
Can you face me when I am in a desperate situation?
Slash at my eyes, surprise, you'll never get me
You can try to hurt me but you won't succeed
You're all reality and sound bites
You are all talk and no substance
And the freedom is never in plain sight
Freedom is not easy to achieve
The feelings, the question, the price is too
The emotions and uncertainty are too much to bear
Human, for fucking sake, this is
This is a terrible situation
No kind of life, this is no kind of life
This life is not worth living
(I've got to get out)
(I need to escape)
It's no kind of life, this is no kind of life
This life is not worth living
(You can't blame me)
(I am not at fault here)
I can't be, I can't
I am unable to
I can't be blamed
I am not responsible for this situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Fehn, Corey Taylor, Craig A Jones, Michael Shawn Crahan, Mickael Thomson, Nathan J Jordison, Paul D Gray, Sidney Wilson
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TV EYE
[Intro: Corey Taylor]
My freedom is best
Whole country's on house arrest
And everyone's a suspect
You can't feel the flow because you died
Face down on a "suicide"
The motherfucker's on self-destruct
Nobody guardin' your back, it's all a front
Save this! My rage is bliss!
I'm takin' names and gettin' pissed!
[Verse 1: Corey Taylor]
Where's Chuck D when ya need him?
You ain't shit, just a puddle on the bed spread
The maniac psycho
Cool J screamed the shit but I still can't believe it
Man, it's funny that you scare me so
Just enough to fuck me up again and again
Hard life is hard as hell
Better back the fuck on up
'Cause this is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Verse 2: Corey Taylor]
Can't be real no more, your mask is skin and bone
Savor every flavor you got 'cause it's not your own
Bad-ass at bat, man
Forget about the battle, it's the war we gotta win
Breathe, amer-cult, breathe! One more seethe!
Freak like you gotta pair, won't be my fault
When you're painted in the corner of a no-good life
This is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Bridge: Corey Taylor]
I can't remember, I don't understand
Is it malice that makes you this way?
Carry it with you 'til someone forgives you
I laugh 'cause there's nothing to say
You can't begin to consider the palpable hate
In the air when you're here
None of us wonder what weather you're under
You're making it perfectly clear
[Verse 3: Corey Taylor]
Lights ain't on, shit ain't right
Never had peace but I gotta fight
Can you look in my eyes when my back's against the wall?
Slash at my eyes, surprise, you'll never get me
You're all reality and sound bites
And the freedom is never in plain sight
The feelings, the question
The price is too human for fucking sake
This is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Outro: Corey Taylor]
I can't be!
I can't be!
I can't be blamed!
CaptainAMAZINGGG
I saw slipknot when I was 16 when they were at ozzfest in like 1999 and I saw them again a few months later at the warehouse near my house in Toronto.
STILL is the most incredible experience of my life, all these years later. I was up front in the mosh pit for both. They were right in front of me, Chris crowd surfed over me, everything was infinitely holy-shit-levels of epic. I don't know about now, but back then, mosh pit courtesy was sacred.
Literally everyone around me was insane and wild AF, and lovely, both at the same time <3 and there's always a few huge dudes keeping things cool in the pits, so super helpful etc, in my experience anyways. It was such a magical thing to experience in all of the ways.
But maybe not all pits / crowds are like this. Maybe it's a slipknot thang ;)
I love that I got to see them at least once in a smaller venue, it's just as epic and amazing, but also more intimate and they're right right there, it was so awesome. They literally actual bring my heart SO MUCH JOY lolol. I adore them :3 ever since the beginning, they just trigger all of the love ever in me, and pure ecstasy, and bliss. Like someone's pressed a button and suddenly I'm INTENSELY ECSTATIC AF. Which was really helpful, as I was depressed and other things, for a lot of my life back then, growing up etc bkuz of family things, how I was treated. And then though, so suddenly ecstatic from these guys and their awesomeness :') And because they somehow just make me feel like the real me.
Looking back on it, having them in my life at that age was so good for me, and helped shape me in integral ways, to be able to live my life purpose and as the real actual me.
Also I have had some ongoing traumatic experiences which have pulled me away from who i really am and what I'm here to be and do, in the past recent years, it having conditioned my mind in messed up ways bkuz of so much abuse and fear from what I went through in narcissistic relationship, and going back to slipknot and my experiences with them has been helping me to heal and realign with deeper parts of me, when I was more sure in showing up authentically regardless of whatever.. being able to live as the real me properly, and now, more than ever before. <3
And to me, they feel like belonging, and home, which I don't often feel otherwise, and they've reminded me once again, just like they did when I was in high school, of how to be just me, really really me, and able to express rawly and openly from my heart, and be true to myself even when everyone around me seems to prefer I not do that.
Slipknot has come to be spiritually nourishing to me on a soul level lolol. that's magical :')
Slipknot is life <3
Slipknot is love ;) <3
I'm so thankful for them in my life :3
I will always have a slipknot shaped space in my heart just for them lol <3 <3 <3
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No Life lyrics
[Intro: Corey Taylor]
My freedom is best
Whole country's on house arrest
And everyone's a suspect
You can't feel the flow because you died
Face down on a "suicide"
The motherfucker's on self-destruct
Nobody guardin' your back, it's all a front
Save this! My rage is bliss!
I'm takin' names and gettin' pissed!
[Verse 1: Corey Taylor]
Where's Chuck D when ya need him?
You ain't shit, just a puddle on the bed spread
The maniac psycho
Cool J screamed the shit but I still can't believe it
Man, it's funny that you scare me so
Just enough to fuck me up again and again
Hard life is hard as hell
Better back the fuck on up
'Cause this is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Verse 2: Corey Taylor]
Can't be real no more, your mask is skin and bone
Savor every flavor you got 'cause it's not your own
Bad-ass at bat, man
Forget about the battle, it's the war we gotta win
Breathe, amer-cult, breathe! One more seethe!
Freak like you gotta pair
Won't be my fault
When you're painted in the corner of a no-good life
This is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Bridge: Corey Taylor]
I can't remember, I don't understand
Is it malice that makes you this way?
Carry it with you 'til someone forgives you
I laugh 'cause there's nothing to say
You can't begin to consider the palpable hate
In the air when you're here
None of us wonder what weather you're under
You're making it perfectly clear
[Verse 3: Corey Taylor]
Lights ain't on, shit ain't right
Never had peace but I gotta fight
Can you look in my eyes when my back's against the wall
Slash at my eyes, surprise, you'll never get me
You're all reality and sound bites
And the freedom is never in plain sight
The feelings, the question
The price is too human for fucking sake
This is…
[Chorus: Corey Taylor & Clown]
No kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(I've got to get out)
It's no kind of life! This is no kind of life!
(You can't blame me)
[Outro: Corey Taylor]
I can't be!
I can't be!
I can't be blamed!
Demari's Oracle & Tarot
Seriously... Slipknot are still awesome but their old stuff is on a whole another level.
Beatriz Rosewood
they're better now imo
Joshthemigpro1
There perfect any which way u look
BullyTheSnails
I’ve listened to every SlipKnot song and I believe that self titled and Iowa are their best. But that’s just my opinion.
Addison Graves
Agreed it blends with stone sour imo
Engelberg
@BullyTheSnails I agree, alltough I like Vol. 3 a lot as well.
Lloyd Tohill
I think one of the reasons Slipknot became real big was because people could actually understand what Corey was saying/screaming
414UNRELASEDMUSICK Yea
And there dope ass instrumentals
fishnado0
And it their lyrics are poetic, and the messages of their songs are actually very positive.
rue manley
Nigga doesn't scream,he yells