Shoots and Ladders
Korn
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Ring around the roses Pocket full of posies Ashes, ashes, we all fall down Ring around the roses Pocket full of posies Ashes, ashes, we all fall down Nursery rhymes are said, verses in my head Into my childhood they're spoon fed Hidden violence revealed, darkness that seems real Look at the pages that cause all this evil One, two, buckle my shoe Three, four, shut the door Five, six, pick up sticks Seven, eight, lay them straight London bridges falling down, falling down, falling down London bridges falling down, my fair lady Nursery rhymes are said, verses in my head Into my childhood they're spoon fed Hidden violence revealed, darkness that seems real Look at the pages that cause all this evil Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came rolling home Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone This old man came Mary had a little lamb [Incomprehensible] Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Baa baa black sheep have you any wool) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Baa baa black sheep have you any wool) Mary had a little lamb (Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Baa baa black sheep have you any wool) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow (Baa baa black sheep have you any wool) Mary had a little lamb (Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full) Ring around the roses Pocket full of posies Ashes, ashes, we all fall down Ring around the roses Pocket full of posies Ashes, ashes, we all fall down Nursery rhymes are said, verses in my head Into my childhood they're spoon fed Hidden violence revealed, darkness that seems real Look at the pages that cause all this evil Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a bone Nick nack patty wack, give a dog a
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Written by: Brian Welch, David Silveria, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis
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10 facts about this song
Album"Shoots and Ladders" is one of the tracks on Korn's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1994.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is an example of Nu-metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal that combines elements of grunge and alternative rock.
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Song Structure"Shoots and Ladders" has a distinct structure which includes a bagpipe intro performed by Jonathan Davis, Korn's lead vocalist, who learned to play the instrument in high school.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Shoots and Ladders" contain references to several popular nursery rhymes like "London Bridge", "Humpty Dumpty", and "Ring Around the Rosie", pointing out their dark origins.
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Award NominationsIn 1997, "Shoots and Ladders" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Metal Performance, marking the band's first Grammy nomination.
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Live Performances"Shoots and Ladders" is known for its live performances where Jonathan Davis, the band's frontman, plays the bagpipes, adding a distinctive Celtic sound to the heavy metal track.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by McG, who later went on to direct films like "Charlie’s Angels" and "Terminator Salvation".
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PopularityDespite its unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics, "Shoots and Ladders" did not chart in the United States. However, it gained a cult following and helped establish Korn as pioneers of the Nu-metal genre.
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Musical InfluenceThe fusion of bagpipes with heavy metal in "Shoots and Ladders" has influenced various other bands to experiment with unconventional instruments in their music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have lauded "Shoots and Ladders" for its innovative blend of musical styles, powerful lyrics, and compelling vocals. It is often cited as one of the standout tracks from Korn's debut album.
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