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.
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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)
Skeptic
Slipknot Lyrics
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Do we get a little taste as unique
The Libertine – Know what I mean?
Hiroshima on a Sunday
You had a gift, you were a gift
But there's always a goddamn catch
Blessing and a curse , You made it work
The Universe seems so much smaller
Legend, Bastards, Best friend, why?
Why do the limits have to realign?
Hero, Martyr, Mystery, God
He was the best of us
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
Never be the same, I want the blame
To be assigned to the guiltiest one
It can't be done, because the son
Was the victim they arrested
I'm so fucking pissed at all of this
You gotta know that you are sorely missed
Miracles are real, They help you he
They make you feel like things will get better
Father, brother, scapegoat, why?
Why did we only get this time?
Fighter, icon, Skeptic, God
Stop taking the best of us
I won't let you disappear
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you here
History may have its share
Of lunatics and stars
But the world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
Skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic
Where am I supposed to begin?
I'm killing for the karma again
Feed the meter in the machine
Believing it's the way to be seen
Gone, are we alone?
Gone, are we alone?
Gone, are we alone?
Gone, we're not alone
I can't let you disappear
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you heal
We were meant to be Kings
Rule the masses, run the risk
And keep our systems clean
History may have its share
Of lunatics and stars
But the world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
The world will never see (will never see)
Another crazy motherfucker like you (like you)
Like you (like you)
Like you
The lyrics to Slipknot's song "Skeptic" are about mourning the loss of someone who was incredibly unique and amazing. The opening verse talks about how we only get a taste of true uniqueness when fate aligns just right. The reference to the Libertine suggests that this person was someone who lived life on their own terms, without being held back by society's constraints. The line about Hiroshima on a Sunday is jarring and speaks to the unexpected and devastating loss of this individual. The chorus is a powerful tribute to this person, asserting that there will never be anyone else like them, and that the world is worse off without them.
The later verses delve into questions of why this person had to be taken from us. The singer seems angry and frustrated, unable to come to terms with the loss. They refer to the victim as a "fighter" and "icon" and express a desire to keep their spirit alive. The final verses speak to the shared responsibility we have for keeping the world running smoothly and our longing for human connection.
Overall, "Skeptic" is a deeply emotional song that captures the pain and confusion that comes with losing someone truly special.
Line by Line Meaning
Only when the fates, Commiserate
It is only when destiny shows us mercy that we experience a unique moment
Do we get a little taste as unique
It is only then that we taste something different
The Libertine – Know what I mean?
We're talking about someone who lived with little regard for accepted behavior
Hiroshima on a Sunday
A reference to the devastation of Hiroshima bombing that happened on a Sunday
You had a gift, you were a gift
You were a blessing, you had a talent that you shared with us
But there's always a goddamn catch
Unfortunately, there is always a downside to everything
Blessing and a curse , You made it work
Regardless of the challenges, you turned your talent into something successful
The Universe seems so much smaller
It feels as though the world is a smaller place without you
Legend, Bastards, Best friend, why?
Why do we have to lose people who are considered legends, friends, and loved ones
Why do the limits have to realign?
Why do the boundaries change and a new reality emerges?
Hero, Martyr, Mystery, God
You are considered a hero, a martyr, a mystery, a god in some people's eyes
He was the best of us
Some believe you were one of the best people amongst us
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
There will never be someone with the same unique personality as you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
There will never be another person with your level of greatness
Never be the same, I want the blame
Things have changed, and someone has to take responsibility
To be assigned to the guiltiest one
The guilt should be assigned to the person who deserves it the most
It can't be done, because the son
However, the person who may appear guilty may not be the one responsible
Was the victim they arrested
The person arrested may have been a victim in their own right
I'm so fucking pissed at all of this
I'm angry and frustrated about everything
You gotta know that you are sorely missed
We miss you a great deal
Miracles are real, They help you he
Miracles exist and can be beneficial for us in times of need
They make you feel like things will get better
They give us hope and reassurance that things will improve
Father, brother, scapegoat, why?
Why must we lose those who are fathers, brothers, and innocent?
Why did we only get this time?
Why did we have such a limited time with you?
Fighter, icon, Skeptic, God
You were a fighter, an icon, a skeptic, and a god in some people's eyes
Stop taking the best of us
We can't keep losing the best amongst us
I won't let you disappear
I will do everything in my power to keep your memory alive
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you here
I'll keep your spirit alive even though you're no longer with us
History may have its share
Throughout history, there have been many prominent individuals
Of lunatics and stars
Some people were deemed as stars, while others were seen as crazy or unstable
We were meant to be Kings
Together, we were destined for greatness
Rule the masses, run the risk
We were supposed to lead people, even if it meant taking a risk
And keep our systems clean
We were accountable for keeping things in order
Gone, are we alone?
Are we alone now that you're no longer with us?
Gone, we're not alone
No, we aren't alone because your memory and legacy will live on
Where am I supposed to begin?
It's hard to know where to start when reflecting on their loss
I'm killing for the karma again
It's hard not to feel vengeful when something like this happens
Feed the meter in the machine
It's important to maintain the system, even if it's hard to comprehend at times
Believing it's the way to be seen
We may feel like we need to conform to fit in and be seen
The world will never see (will never see)
There will never be anyone who can replace or repeat the same impact as you had
Another crazy motherfucker like you (like you)
You are one of a kind and truly unique
Like you (like you)
There will never be anyone like you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT
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@Fern_2019
''I can't let you disappear
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you heal
We were meant to be Kings
Rule the masses, run the risk
And keep our systems clean
History may have its share
Of lunatics and stars''
Holy fuck, this part is awesome.
@C20H25N3Ofya
"I won't let you disappear. I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you here."
Always hits me right in the feels.
@alanheyes694
C20H25N3Ofya Such sincerity.
@bogemerson7331
I mean i think its about poul?
@hishkito
@@bogemerson7331 درو به همگی بگشاییم ما سگ پیر شکیم چون شاهین به همان جهل چنان میتازیم که سر و دست و دل و جان هنه را میسازیم؟!
@lowa_9674
Best band to calm down if you are pissed about someone.
@sandrobomio6071
Aaarschkratzeer? Indeed
@brianharmon4904
Aaarschkratzeer? CALM DOWN?
@bowlermrkii
agreed, but in the sense of throwing yourself about to exhaust yourself?
@jodiedavis779
Lowa_ I totally agree I grew up with these
@khaledalzubaidi9228
Jodie Davis this shit was released in 2014 and you made that comment in 2017. What the fuck do you mean you grew up with this?