Got the Life

Korn

About Got the Life

"Got the Life" is a song written and recorded by American band Korn for their third studio album, Follow the Leader which was released as the album's second single on November 23, 1998. It was recorded in April 1998 at NRG Recording Studios. The band decided they would release the song as a promotional single after each member found that there was something "special" about the song. The single had "phenomenal success", and its music video was requested more than any other video on MTV's TRL, making it the first officially "retired" music video. "Got the Life" did not receive much attention in the music press; however, the song was rewarded a gold certification in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association. It peaked at number one on the Canadian RPM Rock/Alternative Chart chart, as well as number fifteen on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number seventeen on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. 


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Hate, something, sometime, someway, something kick off the for me
Something, inside
I'll never ever follow
So give me something that is for real
I'll never ever follow

Get your boogie on

Hate, something, someway, each day, dealing with no forgiveness
Why? This shit inside
Now everyone will follow
So give me nothing just feel
And now this shit will follow

God begs me, the more I see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the light, oh I say
God begs me, the more I see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the light, oh I say

Each day I can feel it swallow, inside something they took from me
I don't feel your deathly ways
Each day I feel so hollow, inside I was beating me
You will never see, so come dance with me

Dance with me
Rumbiddieboo
Rum bum dee dumb dee bum diddie doo
Lie!

God begs me, the more I see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the light, oh I say
God begs me, the more I see the light, who wants to see?
God told me, I've already got the light, oh I say

Got the life

Got the life

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Korn

Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1992. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and Ray Luzier. Korn was originally formed by three of the members of the band L.A.P.D.. The band released their first demo album Neidermeyer's Mind, in 1993. Their debut album Korn, was released in October 1994. The band began recording Life Is Peachy in April 1996, and released it in October 1996. Follow the Leader is recognized as Korn's mainstream breakthrough, peaking at number one on the Billboard 200 in August 1998, along with the following album Issues, in November 1999. The band released Untouchables in June 2002, and released Take a Look in t… more »

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Written by: Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu, Brian Welch, James Shaffer, David Silveria

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Got the Life" is an exemplary track within the genre known as Nu-Metal. Nu-Metal combines elements of heavy metal, grunge, punk, and hip hop.
Album Release
The song is from Korn's third studio album called "Follow the Leader" which was released on August 18, 1998.
Chart Performance
"Got the Life" peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Got the Life" was directed by legendary music video and film director, McG.
Record Label
The song was released under Epic Records and Immortal Records.
Lyric Origin
The lyrics have spiritual undertones, with frontman Jonathan Davis saying the song is about his perception of God and organized religion.
MTV Records
The video for "Got the Life" was put into heavy rotation on MTV, and held a record for the most requested video on MTV's Total Request Live.
Innovative Style
The song was noted for its innovative bass sound and its mix of heavy, distorted guitar riffs with a disco-like rhythm, which was relatively new at the time.
Band's Favorite
Korn members have stated in interviews that "Got the Life" is one of their favorite songs to perform live.
Multi-Platinum Album
"Follow the Leader," the album that features "Got the Life," became multi-platinum, further propelling Korn into the mainstream music industry.
Grammy Nominated
While "Got the Life" didn't win any awards, "Follow the Leader" was nominated for a Grammy in 1999.

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