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)
Wait and Bleed (Acoustic Cover
Slipknot Lyrics
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Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Good bye
I wipe it off on tile, the light is brighter this time
Everything is 3-D blasphemy
My eyes are red and gold, the hair is standing straight up
This is not the way I pictured me
I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here?
Something about this, so very wrong
I have to laugh out loud, I wish I didn't like this
Is it a dream or a memory?
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
Get outta my head, 'cause I don't need this
Why didn't I see this?
But I'm a victim, Manchurian candidate
I have sinned by just making my mind up and taking your breath away
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
Good bye
You haven't learned a thing, I haven't changed a thing
My flesh was in my bones, the pain was always free
You haven't learned a thing, I haven't changed a thing
My flesh was in my bones, the pain was always free
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
And it waits for you
The lyrics to Slipknot’s song Wait and Bleed contain strong emotions of anger, hate, and pain. The singer describes feeling hate rise up inside them and finding release by kneeling and clearing the stone of leaves. The imagery of clearing the leaves suggests a need to purify or cleanse themselves from negative thoughts and emotions. The singer then talks about feeling trapped inside their own mind, waiting and bleeding, possibly indicating a struggle with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
The chorus repeats the same lines twice, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one’s thoughts and emotions. The bridge of the song adds a layer of confusion and disorientation as the singer talks about their eyes being red and gold and their hair standing on end. They can’t control their shakes and are perplexed by how they got to this point. The repeated line “Is it a dream or a memory?” suggests a feeling of being disconnected from reality.
The final verse introduces the idea that the singer is a victim and a “Manchurian candidate,” referring to a person who has been brainwashed or programmed without their knowledge. They have sinned by making decisions and taking away someone else’s breath. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the line “And it waits for you,” leaving the listener with a sense of foreboding and unresolved emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've felt the hate rise up in me
I can feel the anger growing inside me.
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
Take a moment to clear your surroundings, to cleanse your mind.
I wander out where you can't see
I venture out of sight to be alone with my thoughts.
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I hide within myself, waiting for the pain to pass.
Good bye
I say goodbye to my old self, ready for a new beginning.
I wipe it off on tile, the light is brighter this time
I cleanse myself of my past mistakes, and the present seems clearer.
Everything is 3-D blasphemy
The world feels wrong, like a distorted reality.
My eyes are red and gold, the hair is standing straight up
I'm filled with intense emotions, physically showing the turmoil inside me.
This is not the way I pictured me
My current actions and state are not true to who I thought I was.
I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here?
My physical shaking represents my inability to control my current situation, and questioning how I ended up here.
Something about this, so very wrong
There's a gut feeling that something is not right about my current situation.
I have to laugh out loud, I wish I didn't like this
I laugh at my misfortune, but deep down I wish I didn't find comfort in my pain.
Is it a dream or a memory?
My current state feels surreal, like it could be either a dream or a memory.
Get outta my head, 'cause I don't need this
I try to shake off the negative thoughts and emotions that consume me.
Why didn't I see this?
I question my blindness to my situation, realizing too late.
But I'm a victim, Manchurian candidate
I see myself as a victim, manipulated and controlled by outside forces.
I have sinned by just making my mind up and taking your breath away
I regret hurting others by making impulsive decisions that cause harm.
You haven't learned a thing, I haven't changed a thing
Neither of us have grown or improved since our last interaction.
My flesh was in my bones, the pain was always free
The pain is a core part of me, and has always been a part of my existence.
And it waits for you
The pain remains, always present and waiting for a chance to take hold again.
Contributed by Nora V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enrico Pratama
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
Goodbye
I wipe it off on tile, the light is brighter this time
Everything is 3D blasphemy
My eyes are red and gold, the hair is standing straight up
This is not the way I pictured me
I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here?
Something about this, so very wrong
I have to laugh out loud, I wish I didn't like this
Is it a dream or a memory?
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
Get outta my head 'cause I don't need this, why didn't I see this?
But I'm a victim, Manchurian candidate
I have sinned by just
Making my mind up and taking your breath away
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
Goodbye!
You haven't learned a thing
I haven't changed a thing
The flesh was in my bones
The pain was always free
You haven't learned a thing
I haven't changed a thing
The flesh was in my bones
The pain was always free
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed
I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed, uh!
And it waits for you
Tara Jones
huge slipknot fan for 16 years and this was the song that hooked me...love what you have done with it..great work. thanks for sharing
Anthony Gordon
Not soad. 😁 It 's Slipknot.
Stu Mckay
+Tara Jones Thanks Tara, appreciate it.
Jacques 768
I was curious how you could do an acoustic of this song, and I've found out. amazing job!
Stu Mckay
Thank you! Glad you liked it 👍
Tim M
This... is like the only good acoustic cover of this song.
Getgle
To be fair this is a SUPER tough song to get right acoustically 😂
Stu Mckay
Tim M Thanks dude. Glad you think so 🙏
Jacob Alderman
Dude this is amazing
T. Rose
Have to agree, sounds really cool!