Custer

Slipknot

About Custer

"Custer" is a Grammy Award-nominated single by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Released on October 10, 2014, it is the third single from their fifth studio album .5: The Gray Chapter.


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2014
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Have this one!
Dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da-da-da
Dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da, dat-dat-da-da-da

(Yeah)
(Rise)
Half alive and stark-raving free and maligned
Encroaching on the purpose of this commercial-free interruption
Due to the prolific nature of this statement
Listener aggression is advised

It's strange, whenever I see a gun
I think about just how petty you are
And it blows my fucking mind
Yeah, it blows my fucking mind
These days, I never seem to get enough
I’m tired of this shit, I want to go home
Don't waste my fucking time
Don't waste my fucking time
Because anything exceptional
Gets crushed by common people
With jealousy and ignorance
And all that common evils 
This planet isn't special
Collections made of clay
I'm waiting for the punishment
I know is on my way

(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)

Irreverence is my disease
It's secondhand, but you know me
The son of a bitch is on his knees
The last man standing gets no pity

Somewhere on a toilet wall
I read the words 'You form a line
To Formalize the Former Lies
And I finally saw the truth
Something so profound and it was sitting there
Surrounded by the garbage and the stains
Another victim of the refuse
Now I've been saying this for years
But you don't comprehend it
I fight hell and I fight fear
Because I understand it
Androgyny and insults
You try so hard to be difficult
You want to win the war?
Know what you're fighting for

(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)

Irreverence is my disease
It's secondhand, but you know me
The son of a bitch is on his knees
The last man standing gets no pity
With the angel eyes and demon seeds
You're missing what you really need
When all is said and done, you'll see
The last man standing gets no pity
(No pity)
(No pity)
(No pity)
(No pity)
(No pity)

(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)
(Cut cut cut me up and f*ck f*ck f*ck me up)

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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: COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT

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10 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
"Custer" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. The track is named after General George Armstrong Custer, who is best known for his role in the American Indian Wars when his forces were defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Album Placement
"Custer" is the twelfth track on the group's fifth studio album ".5: The Gray Chapter," which was released in 2014.
Track's Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "Custer" is one of the standout tracks on the album and is a fan-favorite during live performances due to its high energy and heavy sound.
Song Composition
"Custer" is characterized by its aggressive percussive elements, chaotic riffs, and the growling vocals of lead vocalist Corey Taylor. The song's composition is an example of the Nu-Metal genre that Slipknot has become known for.
Lyrical Elements
The lyrics of "Custer" are gritty and full of anger, common characteristics of Slipknot's lyrical style. Critics have suggested that the song's merciless refrain, "Cut, cut, cut me up and f***, f***, f*** me up," mirrors the danger and raw emotion that George Armstrong Custer experienced during his final battle.
Live Performances
In live performances of "Custer", Slipknot is known to create an intense atmosphere that matches the song's chaotic energy. The song often features mosh pits and crowd-surfing, making it a staple of the band's live shows.
Award Nomination
"Custer" was nominated for the Best Metal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 2016, further confirming the track as one of Slipknot's most acclaimed songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Custer," which was released in October 2014, shows a live performance of the song at the Knotfest festival. As of 2021, the video has over 80 million views on YouTube, emphasizing the band's massive fanbase and the song's enduring popularity.
Commercial Success
Though “Custer” was not released as a single, ".5: The Gray Chapter" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, making it Slipknot's second chart-topper after 2008's "All Hope Is Gone."
Influence
"Custer," along with the rest of the album, has been noted for contributing towards the revival of the Nu-Metal genre in the mid-2010s. Its harsh instrumentals and raw vocals are seen as a throwback to the genre's peak in the early 2000s.

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