Did My Time
Korn
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Realize that I can never win Sometimes I feel like I have failed Inside where do I begin My mind is laughing at me Tell me why am I to blame on me Are we supposed to be the same, that's why I will never change this thing that's burning in me I am the one who chose my path I am the one who couldn't last I feel the life pulled from me I feel the anger changing me Sometimes I can never tell If I got something that remains That's why I just hang in grief Or this I just let me be Tell me why am I to blame on me Are we supposed to be the same, that's why I will never change this thing that's burning in me I am the one who chose my path I am the one who couldn't last I feel the life pulled from me I feel the anger changing me Betrayed, I feel so insane I really tried I did my time I did my time I did my time I did my time I did my time I am the one who chose my path I am the one who couldn't last I feel the life pulled from me I feel the anger changing me Oh god the anger changing me Oh god the anger changing me
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Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, James Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Reginald Arvizu
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release"Did My Time" was released on July 22, 2003, as the first single off Korn's sixth studio album "Take a Look in the Mirror."
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RecognitionThis song received a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Metal Performance, marking Korn's seventh Grammy nomination.
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CollaborationNotably, "Did My Time" was the first Korn song to feature guitarist Brian "Head" Welch since his departure from the band in 2005.
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Commercial Success"Did My Time" reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Korn's highest-charting single in the United States.
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Video ProductionThe music video for "Did My Time" features actress Angelina Jolie, due to the song's inclusion on the soundtrack for the movie "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life."
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Music CompositionThe song is known for its blend of nu metal, alternative metal, and rap metal, which showcases Korn's distinctive sound.
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Radio Performance"Did My Time" was a top five hit on both Billboard's Mainstream Rock and Alternative Songs charts.
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Song MeaningLyrically, the song deals with themes of existential anxiety and questioning the meaning of life, drawing from the personal experiences of the band members.
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Collaboration with NasA remix of "Did My Time" features rapper Nas and was included in Korn's compilation album "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1."
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Pop Culture Reference"Did My Time" has been used in multiple media forms apart from "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," including the TV series "CSI: Miami" and video game "NHL 2004."
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Chart Performance Across the GlobeThe song was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top 20 in several countries, including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Live PerformanceSince its release, "Did My Time" has been a staple in Korn's live performances and concerts.
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