Surfacing
Slipknot [Live 9.0 - 2005] Lyrics
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Running out of ways to run
I can't see, I can't be
Over and over and under my skin
All this attention is doing me in!
Fuck it all! fuck this world!Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong! don't exist!
Don't give a shit!
Don't ever judge me!
Picking through the parts exposed
Taking shape, taking shag
Over and over and under my skin
All this momentum is doing me in!
Fuck it all! fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong! don't exist!
Don't give a shit!
Don't ever judge me!
And don't you fuckin judge me!
Pain
You got all my love, livin' in your own hate
Drippin' hole man, hard step, no fate
Show you nothin', but I ain't holdin' back
Every damn word I say is a sneak attack
When I get my hands on you
Ain't a fucking thing you can doGet this 'cause you're never gonna get me
I am the very disease you pretend to be
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
Fuck it all! fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong! don't exist!
Don't give a shit!
Don't ever judge me!
Fuck it all! fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong! don't exist!
Don't give a shit!
Don't ever judge me!
The lyrics of Slipknot's "Surfacing" convey a strong sense of anger and rejection of societal expectations. The repeated phrase "Fuck it all! fuck this world!" expresses a feeling of nihilism and detachment from mainstream society. The repetition of "I can't see, I can't be" and "All this attention is doing me in!" indicates that the persona is overwhelmed by the expectations placed upon them and feels suffocated by the scrutiny of others.
The chorus, "Don't belong! don't exist! Don't give a shit! Don't ever judge me!" is a defiant rejection of societal norms and expectations. This may be interpreted as a call for individuality and self-expression, rather than the conformity and homogenization of mainstream culture. The final lines, "I am the push that makes you move," may suggest a sense of empowerment, as the persona breaks free from societal constraints and becomes the agent of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck you all!
Expression of anger and frustration directed towards everyone.
Running out of ways to run
Feeling trapped and helpless, unable to escape from a difficult situation.
I can't see, I can't be
Feeling invisible and powerless, unable to express oneself or make a difference.
Over and over and under my skin
Constantly feeling intense emotions that feel like they are physically affecting the body.
All this attention is doing me in!
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by the scrutiny and expectations of others.
Fuck it all! fuck this world!
Complete rejection and disillusionment with everything and everyone in the world.
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Directly opposing and rejecting the values and beliefs of others.
Don't belong! don't exist!
Feeling like an outsider and that one's existence is pointless and insignificant.
Don't give a shit!
Not caring about anything or anyone around oneself.
Don't ever judge me!
Demanding that others refrain from criticizing or making assumptions about oneself.
Picking through the parts exposed
Examining and exploring the vulnerable and hidden aspects of oneself.
Taking shape, taking shag
Taking form and becoming defined, even if it is not always attractive or conventional.
All this momentum is doing me in!
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the constant need to keep moving and making progress.
And don't you fuckin judge me!
Reiterating the demand that others respect and accept oneself as is, without judgment.
Pain
Acknowledging and embracing the emotional and physical pain that is a part of life.
You got all my love, livin' in your own hate
Expressing the frustration and sadness of loving someone who only seems to feel anger and negativity.
Drippin' hole man, hard step, no fate
Using vivid imagery to describe feeling trapped and powerless in a situation with no clear way out.
Show you nothin', but I ain't holdin' back
Being completely honest and transparent, without fear of the consequences or others' opinions.
Every damn word I say is a sneak attack
Intentionally using words in a way that catches others off-guard and makes them uncomfortable or defensive.
When I get my hands on you
Promising to take control and assert oneself in a powerful way.
Ain't a fucking thing you can do
Asserting complete dominance and control over another person or situation.
Get this 'cause you're never gonna get me
Explaining that others will never truly understand or be able to control oneself.
I am the very disease you pretend to be
Turning the tables and accusing others of embodying the negative traits or behaviors they criticize in oneself.
I am the push that makes you move
Taking pride in the power and influence one has over others.
Fuck it all! fuck this world!
Repeating the complete rejection and disillusionment with everything and everyone in the world.
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Repeating the direct opposition and rejection of the values and beliefs of others.
Don't belong! don't exist!
Repeating the feeling of being an outsider and that one's existence is pointless and insignificant.
Don't give a shit!
Repeating the disregard for anything or anyone around oneself.
Don't ever judge me!
Repeating the demand that others refrain from criticizing or making assumptions about oneself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, CRAIG A JONES, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICHAEL SHAWN CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, NATHAN J JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, PAUL D GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON
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@tomaszpoln1711
lyrics:
Fuck you all!
Running out of ways to run
I can't see, I can't be
Over and over and under my skin
All this attention is doing me in
Fuck it all, fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong, don't exist!
Don't give a shit, don't ever judge me!
Picking through the parts exposed
Taking shape, taking shag
Over and over and under my skin
All this momentum is doing me in
Fuck it all, fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong, don't exist!
Don't give a shit, don't ever judge me!
And don't you fucking judge me!
Burn!
You got all my love, living in your own hate
Dripping hole man, hard step, no fate
Show you nothing, but I ain't holding back
Every damn word I say is a sneak attack
When I get my hands on you
Ain't a fucking thing you can do
Get this 'cause you're never gonna get me
I am the very disease you pretend to be
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
I am the push that makes you move
Fuck it all, fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong, don't exist!
Don't give a shit, don't ever judge me!
Fuck it all, fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong, don't exist!
Don't give a shit, don't ever judge me!
Burn!
@InnocuousInnuendo
Lyrics
Running out of ways to run
I can't see, I can't be
Over and over and under my skin
All this attention is doing me in
Fuck it all! Fuck this world!
Fuck everything that you stand for!
Don't belong! Don't exist!
Don't give a shit!
Don't ever judge me!
Picking through the parts exposed
Taking shape, taking shag
Over and over and under my skin
All this momentum is doing me in!
You got all my love, livin' in your own hate
Drippin' hole man, hard step, no fate
Showin' you nothing, but I ain't holdin' back
Every damn word I say is a sneak attack
When I get my hands on you
Ain't a fucking thing you can do
Get this cuz you're never gonna get me
I am the very disease you pretend to be
I am the push that makes you move
@Coalicious
“Basically, we dedicate it to the kids as their new national anthem. It’s our way of saying don’t worry about everybody else. Just worry about yourself. Don’t worry about the people judging and the people coming down on you and all the fake crap. Stick to what you believe in.” - Paul Gray
@jlosinski
Shit, I'm 38 and I still have to tell myself this every day 😏
@plague1449
My brother said I’m an attention seeker when I was listening to this one time...... gonna go show him this comment
@erikejack4929
@@plague1449 tf is wrong with your brother
@plague1449
@@erikejack4929 that’s my question also
@erikejack4929
@@plague1449 lol yeah
@sweatheart_tube
If you play the song at 11:58:49 tonight, you'll start the new year 2021 hearing "FUCK IT ALL, FUCK THIS WORLD, FUCK EVERYTHING THAT YOU STAND FOR" and that's a very fresh way to get into it.
@ViProX_YT
Calculate when it says “FUCK YOU ALL!” For me, at the end of this year Im’a blast this when its new year time at my bullshit neighbours!
@itpennywise1968
You don't spend your teenager life well enough if you didn't listen to Slipknot
@Super_Scooter_Happy
Y'all it's almost new years just sayin