Sulfur
Slipknot Lyrics

My guilt and my shame Always sell me short, always feel the same And my face and my soul Always wear me thin, always under control
I constantly struggle with feelings of guilt and shame, causing me to underestimate myself and feel stuck. My inner emotions are always affecting my external appearance and behavior, limiting my freedom and autonomy.

But the longest hours you'll have in your life Are the ones you sit through to know if you're right So I'll wait but I pray that I'm wrong Because I think I know what's going on
The most difficult moments in life are when you have to reflect on your choices and beliefs and face the truth of the matter. I hope that I am mistaken in my assumptions because the reality would be even worse than what I already suspect.

So let me get this straight The only will is my own I do whatever I want and stay alone All my decisions make it untouchable and tainted
To be clear, I am in complete control of my life and have nobody else to answer to. I can do whatever I please, even if it means being isolated, and nobody can challenge or criticize me for my actions because I am tainted by my own choices.

I'm gonna suffer for the rest of my life But I will always find a way to survive I'm not a failure but I know what it's like I can take it or leave it or die
I know that I will face hardships and pain for the remainder of my existence, but I will persevere and survive no matter what. Even though I am not a loser, I am familiar with the sensation of failure and can endure it or reject it entirely at my discretion.

Stay, you don't always know where you stand 'Til you know that you won't run away There's something inside me that feels Like breathing in sulfur
Sometimes you are unsure of your position or situation until you are certain that you will not flee. I have an inner feeling that is reminiscent of inhaling sulfur; it is intense and unpleasant but also empowering and invigorating.

My life is undone And I'm a sinner to most but a sage to some And my Gods are untrue I'm probably wrong but I'm better than you
My existence is in shambles, and I am viewed unfavorably by most people, but some recognize my wisdom. The deities I follow are not trustworthy or dependable, but I still think that I am superior to others even though I acknowledge the possibility of being incorrect.

And the longest hours I've had in my life Were the ones I went through to know I was right So I'm safe, but I'm a little outside I'm gonna laugh when I'm buried alive
The most excruciating moments I've experienced were when I had to confirm that I was correct. Now that I am confident in my knowledge, I feel secure, but still somewhat estranged from others. When I die, I will be amused by my own predicament of being alive only to eventually end up dead.

Stay, you don't always know where you stand 'Til you know that you won't run away There's something inside me that feels Like breathing in sulfur
It is difficult to comprehend your position or condition until you are sure that you will not flee. I have a sensation inside me that resembles the feeling of inhaling sulfur, which is overwhelming and unpleasant but also empowering and rejuvenating.

Like breathing in sulfur Like breathing in sulfur Like breathing in sulfur Like breathing in sulfur Like breathing in sulfur
I continue to experience this sensation that feels like inhaling sulfur, a discomforting yet somehow renewing breath. It is an image that encapsulates my most intense and unique sensations, and it repeats itself throughout my life.