Goodbye
Slipknot
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Come on over Come unglued It's not easy To see all of you Help yourselves Help is on the way Well there's nothing to lose So now, I have something to say Maybe we can all recognize a moment of sadness Maybe we can finally agree on a sane point of view A long time ago we believed that we were united So the last thing on Earth I am ready to do is say, goodbye A long time ago we discovered that nothing could stop us This hasn't torn us apart, so nothing ever will How can we know where we are if the sun is beyond us But this moment will show us the rest of our lives No one is going to save us this time No one can know what we're feeling, in that I may trust
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Written by: COREY TAYLOR
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20 facts about this song
Album"Goodbye" is a song from Slipknot's fifth studio album ".5: The Gray Chapter".
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Release DateThe album was released on October 21, 2014, and included "Goodbye" as one of its standout tracks.
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Tribute Song"Goodbye" was written as a tribute to Slipknot's former bandmate Paul Gray, who passed away in 2010.
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Songwriting ProcessThe song was written in the same room where the band found out about Gray's death, leading to a very emotional writing and recording process.
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Band's Evolution"Goodbye" is indicative of Slipknot's evolution as a band, expressing a greater depth of emotion and more refined musicianship than their earlier work.
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Melodic DepartureUnlike many of Slipknot's other songs, "Goodbye" features a more melodic, less aggressive sound.
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LyricsThe lyrics, "A dead silence, hangs in the air," reflect the shock and sadness the band felt upon learning of Gray's death.
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First TimeIt was the first song written for ".5: The Gray Chapter" album.
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Length"Goodbye" runs for a total duration of four minutes and thirty-five seconds.
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, United States.
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Song MeaningThe song is about the deep sense of loss and mourning the band felt after Gray's death.
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More than a SongAccording to band's percussionist Shawn Crahan, "Goodbye" is not just a song to Slipknot. Rather, it represents a moment of emotional catharsis and a turning point in the band's career.
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Track Number"Goodbye" is the sixth track on the album ".5: The Gray Chapter".
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ProductionLike the rest of the album, "Goodbye" was produced by Greg Fidelman alongside Slipknot members Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan.
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Live PerformancesKnown for their intense live performances, "Goodbye" provides a moment of somber respite in Slipknot's typically aggressive concert set lists.
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Band's Reaction"Goodbye" was a difficult song for the band to work on, with many members reportedly breaking down in tears during the recording process due to the raw emotions surrounding Gray's death.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough it wasn't released as a single, "Goodbye" has been favorably received by fans and contributes to the overall commercial success of ".5: The Gray Chapter", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases a less chaotic and more introspective side to Slipknot's music, featuring soulful harmonic melodies underpinned by metallic riffs.
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Band's ContributionAll the remaining members of Slipknot shared in the songwriting process for "Goodbye", making it a collective effort in the memory of their deceased comrade.
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Personal ElementCorey Taylor, Slipknot's vocalist, noted that "Goodbye" is personal to him, because it encapsulates the shock he felt upon learning of Paul Gray's passing.
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