Welcome to the Fold
Filter
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You take my money You take your drink You think it's funny And I hit your face You got your Jesus And I got my space You got your reasons And I got my case Just got to sit your self down To contemplate Get yourself a nice cold beer And drink yourself away Celebrate nothing You feel a-okay You celebrate nothing To feel a-okay You think you're precious I think you're shit I kill father Destroy his seed I'm nothing rolled over Destroy your dream Just got to sit your self down To contemplate Get yourself a nice cold beer And drink yourself away You celebrate nothing You feel a-okay You celebrate nothing To feel a-okay Now when you break yourself down Go this place You give yourself no reason To get off your case And when you break it down again Seen through this shit You give yourself no reason To live, through this Mama give, me my medicine Mama give me my medicine Mama give me my medicine The one that makes me feel taller Mama give me my medicine Mama give me my medicine, The one that makes me feel so tall, tall Like a tall tree Mama give me my medicine That make me feel like a tall tree Mama give me my medicine That make me feel like a tall tree Mama give me my medicine That make me feel like a tall tree You celebrate nothing You feel a-okay You celebrate nothing And you, feel a-okay
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Written by: RICHARD MICHAEL PATRICK
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10 facts about this song
Song release"Welcome to the Fold" by Filter was released in 1999 as part of their second album, "Title of Record".
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Album successThe album, "Title of Record," went platinum in the United States, signifying over a million sales. "Welcome to the Fold" played a significant role in the album's success.
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Music videoThe music video for "Welcome to the Fold" was directed by David Meyers, an acclaimed music video and commercial director known for his work with various artists including Jay-Z, Katy Perry, and Pink.
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Song genreThis song fits into the Alternative Metal and Industrial Rock genre, showcasing heavy guitar riffs with electronic beats.
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Song message"Welcome to the Fold" acts as a commentary on society’s many contradictions and the challenges of fitting into societal norms.
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Album creationThe group used more advanced equipment during the recording of this album, which allowed them to incorporate a more complex sound in songs like "Welcome to the Fold."
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Band lineupAround the time of this album's creation and release, there were changes in Filter's band members, with only the lead vocalist Richard Patrick having been a constant member.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by the lead vocalist, Richard Patrick, and the band’s guitarist, Geno Lenardo.
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Live performances"Welcome to the Fold" was often performed during the band's live performances, becoming one of their most popular live songs.
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Critic reviewsThough the song was not as commercially successful as Filter's first hit "Hey Man, Nice Shot," it received generally positive reviews from music critics due to its powerful riffs and complex melody.
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