The Devil in I
Slipknot
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Undo these chains my friend I’ll show you the rage i’ve hidden Perish the sacrament Swallow, but nothing forgiven You and I can’t decide which of us was taken for granted Make amends Some of us are destined to be outlived Step inside, see the devil in I Too many times, we’ve let it come to this Step inside, see the devil in I You’ll realize i’m not your devil anymore Under the words of men Something is tempting the father Where is your will my, friend? Insatiates never even bother You and I, wrong or right Traded a lie for the leverage In between the lens in light You’re not what you seem Step inside, see the devil in I Too many times, we’ve let it come to this Step inside, see the devil in I You’ll realize i’m not your devil I’m not your devil anymore Your station is abandoned Fool you ‘cause I know what you’ve done Sensation depravation You should’ve burned when you turned on everyone Step inside, see the devil in I Too many times, we’ve let it come to this Step inside, see the devil in I I know you’ll find your answers in the end Step inside, see the devil in I You’ll realize i’m not your devil anymore So step inside, step inside See the devil in I, see the devil in I
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, SIDNEY WILSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Meaning"The Devil in I" is about confronting your personal demons and inner struggles. The song reflects the struggles Slipknot members were dealing with at the time of writing, including internal band issues and personal tragedies.
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Track PositionThe song is the second single from the band's fifth studio album ".5: The Gray Chapter." It follows after "The Negative One," both in the album tracklist and as a released single.
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Release Date and Success"The Devil In I" was released on August 24, 2014. It charted on multiple Billboard charts including a number one position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Grammy NominationIn 2015, "The Devil in I" received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance but did not win.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by band member Shawn Crahan and is known for its graphic content, which is a common stylistic choice for the band.
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Member DebutThe music video for "The Devil in I" was particularly significant for Slipknot as it revealed their new band members (drummer Jay Weinberg and bassist Alessandro Venturella) for the first time since the passing of bassist Paul Gray and departure of drummer Joey Jordison.
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Personal ReferencesThe lyrics "Step inside/ See the devil in I / Too many times, we've let it come to this" reflect lead singer Corey Taylor's experiences with depression and suicide attempt in the past.
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Album ThemeThe song's theme is consistent with the overall theme of ".5: The Gray Chapter", which was heavily influenced by the death of band member Paul Gray and included a lot of reflections on mortality, loss, and identity crises.
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Live Performances"The Devil in I" has since become a staple in Slipknot's live performances, often eliciting a strong emotional response from fans at live concerts.
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SymbolismIn the music video, each band member fights and eventually succumbs to their personal 'demons', signifying the internal battles everyone is fighting, which closely ties in with the core theme of the song.
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