The Devil in I

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About The Devil in I

"The Devil in I" is a single by American heavy metal band Slipknot from their fifth album, .5: The Gray Chapter. It is the second single for the album and the first to be released to radio and music channels, with the previous single "The Negative One" being a digital only single. In an interview with Loudwire, singer Corey Taylor revealed that the then new bass player and drummer would both be on stage (as opposed to former bassist Donnie Steele who played backstage out of sight) and both would wear the same mask, as the band felt it would be disrespectful for them to have individual masks at that time. However he did not reveal their identities as the band kept them in a period of anonymity for some time for unexplained reasons. It was later revealed that these two new members were Alessandro Venturella on bass (previously the guitarist of Cry for Silence) and Jay Weinberg on drums (previously from The Reveling and Against Me!, and son of Max Weinberg of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band). 


Year:
2014
5:42
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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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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: 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.
Track Position
The 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.
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.
Grammy Nomination
In 2015, "The Devil in I" received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance but did not win.
Music Video
The 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.
Member Debut
The 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.
Personal References
The 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.
Album Theme
The 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.
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.
Symbolism
In 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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