Black Is the Soul
Korn
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As it all falls down, do I walk away Or do I stand my ground and accept my faith? And there's the faceless cries, that twist my every dream And almost every night I hear the demon sing Why are we going on this way? Why do we play these games in vain? Nothing's gonna break it down and build us back again So why do go back that could leave this way? Black is the soul that's led astray You're leading me to places I can never follow Happiness is found in the darkest ways And as I searched around, I've made nothing but mistakes And there's the faceless cries, that twist my every dream And almost every night I hear the demon sing Why are we going on this way? Why do we play these games in vain? Nothing's gonna break it down and build us back again So why do go back that could leave this way? Black is the soul that's led astray You're leading me to places I can never follow And when you scream you push me so much further and And when I leave, I always would walk back again And when you cry the tears are cleansing bitterness I'm out of time, I'm slowly dying give me back my life Just give me back my life Just give me back my life Just give me back my life Why are we going on this way? Why do we play this game Nothing's gonna break it down and build us back again So why do go back that could leave this way? Black is the soul that's led astray You're leading me to places I can never follow As it all falls down, do I walk away Or do I stand my ground, there's nothing left to say
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Written by: Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Howsman Davis, Raymond Lee Luzier, James Christian Shaffer, Brian Philip Welch
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Black Is the Soul" is by Korn, an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, known for pioneering new musical styles and sounds in the heavy metal genre.
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Song ReleaseIt is a track from their twelfth studio album, "The Serenity of Suffering", which was released in October 2016.
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Chart Performance"Black Is the Soul" reached number 10 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Ryan Valdez, was released on June 6, 2017, and features the band in a watery wasteland as a woman trudges along aimlessly, each member appearing in individual shots as well as performing as a band.
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Song MessageLead vocalist Jonathan Davis described the song as being about acknowledging that we all have a dark side, or a shadow self, that we need to embrace and reconcile with in order to find peace and tranquility within ourselves.
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Album Theme"The Serenity of Suffering" and all the songs within it, including "Black is the Soul," hinged on the concept of dealing with different forms of suffering from emotional turmoil and internal chaos that surround experiences like depression and self-doubt.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics praised the song, referring to it as a return to Korn's classic sound, hailing it as a standout track on the album. The rolling riffs, haunting vocals, and driving percussions all come together to remind fans of early Korn music.
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Collaborative Effort"Black Is the Soul" was co-produced by Nick Raskulinecz, an acclaimed producer who has worked with bands like Foo Fighters and Alice in Chains. This collaboration brought a fresh perspective to Korn's distinctive sound.
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SongwritingThe songwriting process for "Black Is the Soul" was collaborative, with all of the band members - Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier - contributing to its creation.
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Live PerformancesKorn has performed "Black Is the Soul" live at numerous concerts and festivals across the globe, showcasing their powerful stage presence and the song's energized performance.
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