Before I Forget
Slipknot
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Go! Stapled shut, inside an outside world and I'm Sealed in tight, bizarre but right at home Claustrophobic, closing in and I'm Catastrophic, not again I'm smeared across the page, and doused in gasoline I wear you like a stain, yet I'm the one who's obscene Catch me upon all your sordid little insurrections, I've got no time to lose, and I'm just caught up in all the cattle Fray the strings Throw the shapes Hold your breath And listen! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! I'm ripped across the ditch, and settled in the dirt and I'm I wear you like a stitch, yet I'm the one who's hurt Pay attention to your twisted little indiscretions I've got no right to win, I'm just caught up all the battles Locked in clutch Pushed in place Hold your breath And listen! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that My end It justifies my means All I have to do is delay I'm given time to evade The end of the road is my end It justifies my means All I have to do is delay I'm haven't time to evade The end of the road! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh!
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Written by: Chris Fehn, Christopher Fehn, Corey Taylor, Craig Jones, James Root, 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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10 facts about this song
Debut and Album"Before I Forget" is one of the singles from Slipknot’s third studio album, "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", which was released in 2004.
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Grammy AwardThe song won the Grammy Award for the Best Metal Performance in 2006. It was Slipknot's first Grammy.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Before I Forget" is unique in comparison to other Slipknot's videos. In the video, Slipknot members are seen without their notorious masks and stage outfits, reflecting a more personal approach. However, their identities are still obscured, as their faces are never fully shown.
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Song Meaning"Before I Forget" is said to represent victory over one's past self, personal evolution, and the struggle of letting go of one’s dark persona.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and 33 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Appeared in Video Games"Before I Forget" was featured in several video games. It appeared in Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock, Rock Band 3 and Motorstorm: Apocalypse.
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SalesIn July 2012, "Before I Forget" was certified Gold in the United States, selling over 500,000 copies.
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Unique Guitar TechniquesThe song is known for its unique guitar techniques with heavy use of drop B tuning, as well as rapid chord shifts and time signature changes.
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Track DurationThe runtime of "Before I Forget" is 4:39, and it's one of the longest tracks on "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" album.
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Lead SingleIt was the third single released from the album, but it’s largely regarded as the album’s lead single due to its mainstream success and Grammy win.
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