Left Behind
Slipknot
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I've known faces that have disappeared in time Find me wrapped in glass and slowly soaked in lime All my friends have pictures made to make you cry I've seen this and wondered what I've done to Calcify (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away I can't stand to see your thalidomide robot face Don't even try it! You had be a liar just to Infiltrate me I'm still drowning (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away Take, this, away Take, this, away I can feel it on my mouth I can taste you on my fingers I can hear you like the holy ghost And kill you if you get too close (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away (I ignore you) As I close my eyes, I feel it all slipping away (I come toward you) We all got left behind, we let it all slip away We let it all slip away We let it all slip away We let it all slip away We let it all slip away
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Written by: Michael Crahan, Christopher Fehn, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Nathan Jordison, James Root, Corey Taylor, Mickael Thomson, Sidney Wilson
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"Left Behind" is a song from Slipknot's second studio album, "Iowa", which was released in 2001.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to chart in multiple countries, including reaching the ninth spot on the UK Singles Chart, making it their highest-charting single to that point.
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Grammy Nomination"Left Behind" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 45th annual Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video directed by David Meyers won the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2002.
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Child ActorThe video for "Left Behind" featured child actor Ian Wilmoth, who played a young version of vocalist Corey Taylor.
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Theme and InspirationThe song's inspiration and theme can be related to Corey Taylor's childhood experiences of feeling left out and alienated.
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Music StyleThe song is categorized as nu-metal, which is a sub-genre of heavy metal that blends elements from other music genres, including hip hop, grunge, and industrial.
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Released as a SingleThis song was the first single off the album to be released, introducing fans to the heavier, darker sound that characterizes "Iowa".
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Writing and CompositionCorey Taylor, the band's lead singer, and Shawn Crahan, one of the band's percussionists, are credited with writing the song.
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Censorship ControversySome lyrics of "Left Behind" were censored on the radio due to their graphic nature, a decision that was criticized by some fans and media outlets.
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