Make Me Bad
Korn
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I am watching the rise And fall of my salvation There's so much shit around me Such a lack of compassion I thought it would be fun and games (it would be fun and games) Instead it's all the same (it's all the same) I want something to do Need to feel the sickness in you I feel the reason, as it's leaving me No, not again It's quite deceiving, as I'm feeling The flesh make me bad All I do is look for you And when I fix you needed to Just to get some sort of attention, attention What does it mean to you For me, it's something I just do I want something I need to feel the sickness in you I feel the reason, as it's leaving me No, not again It's quite deceiving, as I'm feeling The flesh make me bad
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Written by: Brian Welch, David Randall Silveria, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Make Me Bad" was released on February 15, 2000, as the first single from their fourth album, "Issues."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on the charts, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number nine on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Make Me Bad" was directed by Martin Weisz and features Korn in various disturbing and twisted scenes, consistent with the band's aesthetic.
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CollaborationsA remixed version of the song was done with The Cure and Violent Femmes for the "Korn - Unplugged" album, which was quite unusual for a nu-metal band like Korn.
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Live Performances"Make Me Bad" is one of Korn's most popular songs during concerts. This is primarily because of its powerful vocals and intense guitar work, which lends itself well to live performances.
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InspirationThe song's lyrics are introspective, speaking about lead singer Jonathan Davis’s struggles with harmful life influences and his addiction issues.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Make Me Bad" for its melodic chorus and emotional lyrics, giving it a more alternative metal style compared with the band’s previous heavier music.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, demonstrating its cultural impact and popularity. However, it did not win.
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Cover versionsVarious artists, including metal band Between the Buried and Me, have covered "Make Me Bad", showing its wide influence in the rock and metal community.
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B-Side Track“Make Me Bad” had a B-side track titled “Hey Daddy,” which was also well received by fans and critics, showcasing Korn's versatility.
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