people = shit (album version
Slipknot Lyrics


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Come on!

Here we go again, motherfucker!

Yeah!


Come on down and see the idiot right here
Too fucked to beg and not afraid to care
What's the matter with calamity anyway?
Right? Get the fuck outta my face
Understand that I can't feel anything
It isn't like I wanna sift through the decay
I feel like a wound, like I've got a fucking
Gun against my head, you live when I'm dead!

One more time, motherfucker!

Everybody hates me now, so fuck it...
Blood's on my face and my hands and I don't know why
I'm not afraid to cry, but that's none of your business!
Whose life is it? Get it? See it? Feel it? Eat it!
Spin it around so I can spit in its face
I wanna leave without a trace
Cause I don't wanna die in this place!

People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!


People equal shit!
Whatcha gonna do?
People equal shit!
Cause I'm not afraid of you!
People equal shit!
I'm everything you'll never be!
People equal shit!
Yeah!

Yeah!

Come on!


It never stops, you can't be everything to everyone
Contagion; I'm sitting at the side of Satan
What do you want from me?
They never told me the failure I was meant to be
Yeah? Overdo it; Don't tell me; You blew it?
Stop your bitching and fight your way through it

I'm not like you, I just fuck up
Come on motherfucker, everybody has to die
Come on motherfucker, everybody has to die!

People equal shit!

People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!


People equal shit!
(Yeah!)
People equal shit!
(Yeah!)
People equal shit!
(Yeah!)
People equal shit!
(Oh!)


People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!
People equal shit!


People equal shit!
Whatcha gonna do?
People equal shit!
Cause I'm not afraid of you!
People equal shit!
I'm everything you'll never be!




People equal shit!
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The song "People = Shit" by Slipknot is one of the most popular tracks from their second album "Iowa". The song is an angry and aggressive expression of their disgust towards humanity. The opening lines of the song set the tone of the lyrics, with the singer inviting the listener to join him in expressing his hatred for humanity. The lyrics convey feelings of frustration, helplessness, and pain.


The singer talks about feeling like he is trapped in a decaying world, with his wounds gaping open and his life bleeding out. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is a direct attack on the inhumanity of humanity. The singer screams out the phrase "People equal shit!" with a demonic intensity that is both alarming and revealing. The verses and the chorus of the song express the singer's anger and disgust towards the cruelty and suffering caused by people.


The song "People = Shit" is not only a powerful expression of the feelings of anger and frustration felt by many people towards humanity but also a perfect example of Slipknot's unique style of metal. The song is characterized by its fast-paced beats, heavy guitar riffs, and aggressive vocals. The lyrics are also packed with profanity, which adds to the authenticity and intensity of the emotions expressed.


Interesting Facts About the Song:


  • "People = Shit" was released as the lead single from Slipknot's second studio album, "Iowa".

  • The track was written by Slipknot's lead vocalist, Corey Taylor, along with other band members.

  • The song has become one of the band's most popular tracks and a fan favorite. It is often played in their live shows.

  • A special feature of "People = Shit" is the "Come on!" chant at the beginning of the song, which became a signature element of Slipknot's live performances.

  • The music video for the song features the band members performing on an empty field, surrounded by flames and pyrotechnics. The video was directed by percussionist Shawn Crahan.

  • The song has been covered by many bands and artists, including Korn, Machine Head, and Disturbed.

  • "People = Shit" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Metal Performance in 2003.

  • The song name has been used by Slipknot fans as a slogan, and you can find it in T-Shirts, Hat, etc.

  • "People=Shit" has been quoted by several celebs, and the title is used in a webcomic, too.

  • The song's lyrics are known to have been partially inspired by the infamous "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre".


Chords:
The chords for "People = Shit" are not available as it is a metal song that relies on power chords and heavy distortion and does not have a conventional chord progression.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on down and see the idiot right here
I am an idiot and you should come and see me.


Too fucked to beg and not afraid to care
I'm too messed up to ask for help but I still care about things.


What's the matter with calamity anyway?
What's wrong with bad things happening?


Right? Get the fuck outta my face
You agree? Then leave me alone.


Understand that I can't feel anything
I'm so numb I can't feel anything.


It isn't like I wanna sift through the decay
I don't want to deal with all the rot and decay around me.


I feel like a wound, like I've got a fucking gun against my head, you live when I'm dead!
I feel like a walking wound, like I'm constantly in danger, and you'll only be happy when I'm gone.


Everybody hates me now, so fuck it...
Since everyone already hates me, I don't care anymore.


Blood's on my face and my hands and I don't know why
I'm covered in blood but I don't even know how it got there.


I'm not afraid to cry, but that's none of your business!
I don't mind being emotional but you don't get to judge me for it.


Whose life is it? Get it? See it? Feel it? Eat it!
Who does this life belong to? Can you understand, see, feel, or even consume it?


Spin it around so I can spit in its face
I want to turn this situation around and show it how wrong it is.


I wanna leave without a trace Cause I don't wanna die in this place!
I want to disappear without a trace because I don't want to die here.


People equal shit!
People are worthless, terrible beings.


Yeah!
I mean it.


It never stops, you can't be everything to everyone
It's a never-ending cycle; you can't please everyone.


Contagion; I'm sitting at the side of Satan
I am surrounded by evil and it's infecting me.


What do you want from me? They never told me the failure I was meant to be
Why are you expecting something from me? Nobody told me that I was destined to fail.


Overdo it; Don't tell me; You blew it? Stop your bitching and fight your way through it
Did you go too far? Don't tell me about it, just fix it. Stop complaining and take action.


I'm not like you, I just fuck up
I'm different from you; I only make mistakes.


Come on motherfucker, everybody has to die
We're all going to die, so stop pretending like you're invincible.


People equal shit! (Yeah!)
Again, people are absolutely worthless.


Oh!
I'm really upset about this.


Whatcha gonna do? Cause I'm not afraid of you!
What are you going to do to me? I'm not afraid of you.


I'm everything you'll never be!
I am everything you are not and never will be.


Yeah!
You got that right.




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LYRICS :

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Come on
Here we go again, motherfucker
Yeah
Come on down and see the idiot right here
Too fucked to beg and not afraid to care
What's the matter with calamity anyway?
Right? Get the fuck outta my face
Understand I can't feel anything
It isn't like I wanna sift through the decay
I feel like a wound like I got a fucking gun against my head
You live when I'm dead
One more time, motherfucker
Everybody hates me now, so fuck it
Blood's on my face and my hands
And I don't know why I'm not afraid to cry
But that's none of your business
Whose life is it? Get it? See it? Feel it? Eat it?
Spin it around so I can spit in its face
I wanna leave without a trace
'Cause I don't wanna die in this place
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
What you gonna do?
(People equal shit) 'Cause I'm not afraid of you
(People equal shit) I'm everything you'll never be
(People equal shit) Yeah
Yeah
Come on
It never stops, you can't be everything to everyone
Contagion, I'm sitting at the side of Satan
What do you want from me?
They never told me the failure I was meant to be, ya
Overdo it, don't tell me you blew it
Stop your bitching and fight your way through it
I'm not like you, I just fuck up
Come on, motherfucker, everybody has to die
Come on motherfucker, everybody has to die
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit, yeah
People equal shit, yeah
People equal shit, yeah
People equal shit, yeah
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
People equal shit
What you gonna do?
(People equal shit) 'Cause I'm not afraid of you
(People equal shit) I'm everything you'll never be
People equal shit
Got that, right?



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