Y'all Want a Single

Korn

About Y'all Want a Single

"Y'All Want a Single" is a song written and recorded by American nu metal band Korn for their sixth studio album, Take a Look in the Mirror. It was released as the album's third single in March 2004, chosen by fans through a poll on the band's official forum.


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Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that
Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that
Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that
Y'all want a single say f*ck that
Boom boom boom boom

What's going on today? (today)
We gotta break away (away)
We got a problem and
I think it's going to make us go down (hey, hey, hey, hey)

They think we're all the same (the same)
And always we're to blame (to blame)
For shit I think is lame (is lame)
It's time to stop the game (the game)
I think it's time to pay for everything you made me say

Y'all want a single say f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that) (x4)

What's going on today? (today)
Why must it be this way? (this way)
We're going nowhere and
We still don't feel the need to bow down (hey, hey, hey, hey)

They think we're all the same (the same)
And always we're to blame (to blame)
For shit I think is lame (is lame)
It's time to stop the game (the game)
I think it's time to pay for everything you made me say

Y'all want a single say f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)

We are the ones breaking you down
We are the hope to drown out your sounds
All across the world you've been what you found
All across the world you're breaking you down

Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that shit
F*ck that, f*ck that shit
F*ck that, f*ck that shit
F*ck that, f*ck that shit
F*ck

Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that
Want to single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that

Y'all want a single say f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that
F*ck that, f*ck that

Y'all want a single say f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)
F*ck that, f*ck that (f*ck that)

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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 »

5 fans

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

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Y'All Want a Single" by Korn is categorized as nu metal. It's a combination of heavy metal and alternative rock.
Release
The song was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, "Take a Look in the Mirror" on March 9, 2004.
Lyrics
The lyrics features the band's anger towards their record company, as they were pressured to create a hit single for their album. The song repeats the phrase "Y'all want a single say fuck that" 36 times.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Andrew Baird. It depicts the band destroying a music record store, protesting against the high prices of CDs and the corporate nature of the music retail industry.
Controversy
There was some controversy due to the explicit language in the song, and the music video also ruffled feathers for its critique of the music industry.
Radio Play
Despite its explicit content and anti-corporate nature, radio stations have played a censored, re-titled version known as "Y'All Want a Single say f--- that."
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success. It peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, number 27 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number 11 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Critic Reception
Critics generally gave "Y'all Want a Single" positive reviews, praising it for its raw energy, catchy hook, and for its message against the music industry's demands.
Live Performances
Korn often plays "Y'all Want a Single" during their live performances. The song and its sing-along chorus continue to be a crowd favorite at Korn shows.
Legacy
The song has stood the test of time both as a memorable part of Korn's discography and as a critique of the pressures of the music industry. The song's message and the band's angst-fueled performance continue to resonate with listeners.

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