XIX
Slipknot
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This song is not for the living This song is for the dead With my face against the floor I can't see who knocked me out of the way I don't want to get back up But I have to, so it might as well be today Nothing appeals to me, no one feels like me I'm too busy being calm to disappear I'm in no shape to be alone Contrary to the shit that you might hear So walk with me, walk with me Don't let this symbolism kill your heart Walk with me, walk with me Just like we should have done right from the start Walk with me, walk with me Don't let this fucking world tear you apart
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Written by: COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN
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10 facts about this song
Album ClassificationThe song "XIX" is a part of the band's fifth studio album ".5: The Gray Chapter", which was released in 2014.
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Song LengthIt is the introductory track of the album having a short duration, lasting just about three minutes.
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Emotional Background"XIX", like many of the album's songs, deals with the passing of the band's longtime bassist and founding member Paul Gray who died in 2010. The title itself, "XIX", means 19, and according to lead vocalist Corey Taylor, it refers to the 19 years the band had been together when they made the album.
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Innovative ElementUnlike most Slipknot tracks, the song begins with an eerie-sounding spoken word segment delivered by lead vocalist Corey Taylor, setting a somber mood for the album.
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Lyrics OriginTaylor has revealed that the opening line, ‘This song is not for the living; this song is for the dead,’ came to him while he was still mourning Gray's death.
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Unique SoundThe song "XIX" has a unique sound compared to the heavy music usually associated with Slipknot, featuring a mournful, slow burn atmosphere interspersed with ringing funeral bells.
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Tribute"XIX" is not just a song, but a tribute from Slipknot to their deceased band member, their brother Paul Gray, making it one of the essential tracks in the band’s discography for its sentimental value.
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Corey's FearIn an interview, Corey Taylor admitted his fear while writing the album, thinking that it might have ended their career as the album and the song "XIX" was too much of a leap for their fan base to handle.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by the band Slipknot and Greg Fidelman, who worked with Metallica and Slayer previously.
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Chart AchievementDespite its sober tone, "XIX" helped ".5: The Gray Chapter" to debut at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating its resonance with fans.
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