Left Behind

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About Left Behind

"Left Behind" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Produced by Ross Robinson, it was featured on the band's second studio album Iowa and released as the lead single from the album on October 29, 2001. The single reached number 30 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2002.


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2001
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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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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: Michael Crahan, Christopher Fehn, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Nathan Jordison, James Root, Corey Taylor, Mickael Thomson, Sidney Wilson

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Grammy Nomination
"Left Behind" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 45th annual Grammy Awards but did not win.
Music Video Recognition
The music video directed by David Meyers won the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2002.
Child Actor
The video for "Left Behind" featured child actor Ian Wilmoth, who played a young version of vocalist Corey Taylor.
Theme and Inspiration
The song's inspiration and theme can be related to Corey Taylor's childhood experiences of feeling left out and alienated.
Music Style
The 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.
Released as a Single
This song was the first single off the album to be released, introducing fans to the heavier, darker sound that characterizes "Iowa".
Writing and Composition
Corey Taylor, the band's lead singer, and Shawn Crahan, one of the band's percussionists, are credited with writing the song.
Censorship Controversy
Some 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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