Wait and Bleed

Slipknot

About Wait and Bleed

"Wait and Bleed" is a song by American nu metal band Slipknot's self-titled album of 1999. Remixed with more prominent clean-sung vocals, it was released as the lead single from the album in July 1999, and peaked at number 34 on the American Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in February 2000.


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I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

Goodbye!

I wipe it off on tile, the light is brighter this time
Everything is 3D blasphemy
My eyes are red and gold, the hair is standing straight up
This is not the way I pictured me
I can't control my shakes
How the hell did I get here?
Something about this, so very wrong
I have to laugh out loud, I wish I didn't like this
Is it a dream or a memory?

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder over where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

Get outta my head 'cause I don't need this
Why I didn't I see this?
I'm a victim, Manchurian candidate
I have sinned by just
Makin' my mind up and takin' your breath away

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wander over where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

Goodbye!

You haven't learned a thing
I haven't changed a thing
My flesh was in my bones
The pain was always free

You haven't learned a thing
I haven't changed a thing
My flesh was in my bones
The pain was always free

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

I've felt the hate rise up in me
Kneel down and clear the stone of leaves
I wonder out where you can't see
Inside my shell, I wait and bleed

And it waits for you!

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Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure: Sid Wilson, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, and Corey Taylor. However, the death of Paul Gray on May 24, 2010, left the band with only eight remaining members. Former guitarist Donnie Steele was the band's touring bassist in 2011. more »

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Written by: Michael Shawn Crahan, Christopher Fehn, Paul D. Gray, Craig A. Jones, Nathan J. Jordison, Corey Taylor, Mickael Thomson, Sidney Wilson

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Wait and Bleed" is from Slipknot's eponymous debut album, which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
The song additionally managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 34. It was an impressive accomplishment, considering the band's harsh sound and nascent stage in their career.
Music Video
Two different versions of the music video of "Wait and Bleed" were released. One version was a performance of the band performing live and the other featured Claymation dolls that resembled the members of Slipknot.
Grammy Nomination
"Wait and Bleed" was nominated for a Grammy award in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2001, marking the band's first of ten total Grammy nominations.
Song Meaning
The song discusses self-harm and despair, themes that are repeatedly explored by the band in their music.
Hit Song
"Wait and Bleed" is often considered one of Slipknot's biggest hits and substantially contributed to the band's fame.
Radio Edit Version
There is a radio edit version of the song that omits the screams in the chorus and replaces them with Corey Taylor singing the line.
Corey Taylor's Favorite
In various interviews, vocalist Corey Taylor has mentioned that "Wait and Bleed" is one of his favorite songs to perform.
Featured in Movies and Games
The song was featured in the soundtracks of several major movies and video games including "Scream 3" and "Resident Evil".
Certified Gold
"Wait and Bleed" was certified gold by RIAA in 2005, symbolizing over 500,000 copies sold.

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