Freak on a Leash

Korn

About Freak on a Leash

"Freak on a Leash" is a song by the American nu metal band Korn, featured on the group's 1998 studio album, Follow the Leader. Prior to the album's release, Korn had an instrumental section of the song, described as a "noisy guitar break." The section was taken out of the song after their fans requested it be taken out. After Follow the Leader's release, the song was released as a single on May 25, 1999, and since then, it has been re-released over ten times. The song uses dissonance, distortion, various guitar effects, and a heavy, aggressive style. The "Freak on a Leash" music video was released on February 5, 1999. Directed by Todd McFarlane in Los Angeles, California, the video explores both animations and live performances mixed together. As a result, the band released a music video that won three awards, and was retired from Total Request Live. The single peaked at number six on the Alternative Songs chart, 10 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, and 24 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
1999
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Something takes a part of me
Something lost and never seen
Every time I start to believe
Something's raped and taken from me from me
Life's gotta always be messing with me (You wanna see the light)
Can't they chill and let me be free (So do I)
Can't I take away all this pain (You wanna see the light)
I try to every night, all in vain, in vain

Sometimes I cannot take this place
Sometimes it's my life I can't taste
Sometimes I cannot feel my face
You'll never see me fall from grace

Something takes a part of me
You and I were meant to be
A cheap f*ck for me to lay
Something takes a part of me

Feeling like a freak on a leash (You wanna see the light)
Feeling like I have no release (So do I)
How many times have I felt diseased (You wanna see the light)
Nothing in my life is free, is free

Sometimes I cannot take this place
Sometimes it's my life I can't taste
Sometimes I cannot feel my face
You'll never see me fall from grace

Something takes a part of me
You and I were meant to be
A cheap f*ck for me to lay
Something takes a part of me

Boom na da noom na na nema
Da boom na da noom na namena
Da boom na ba noom na namena
Da boom na da noom na namena
Da boom na ba noom na namena
Da boom na da noom na namena
Da boom na ba noom na namena
Da boom na da noom na namena
Da boom na ba noom na namena
Da boom na da noom na namena
Da boom na ba noom na namena
Da boom na da noom na namena
Go!

So fight! Something on the dum na ema
Fight, sometimes they fight
So! Something on the, dum na ema
Fight, somethings they fight
Fight! Something on the, dum na ema
No, somethings they fight
Fight! Something on the, dum na ema
Buy, somethings they fight
Something takes a part of me
You and I were meant to be
A cheap f*ck for me to lay
Something takes a part of me
Part of me
Part of me
Part of me

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

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15 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Freak On a Leash" was released by the band Korn, which was formed in Bakersfield, California in the 90s.
Album Details
The song "Freak on a Leash" featured in the band's third album, "Follow The Leader" that was released in 1998.
Chart Success
This song became one of Korn's most successful, charting in nine countries, including peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Freak On a Leash" was directed by Todd McFarlane and won two MTV Video Music Awards in 1999 for Best Rock Video and Best Editing.
Lyrics Significance
The song's lyrics are about being controlled and led by societal expectations, symbolizing the feeling of being 'a freak on a leash'.
Grammy Awards
Korn received a Grammy Award for this song in 2000 under the category of Best Metal Performance, which was the band's first Grammy win.
Commercial Success
The album "Follow The Leader" which features "Freak on a Leash," has been certified five times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music Video Innovation
The music video for "Freak On a Leash" combined live action scenes with animation, which was relatively innovative for its time.
Distinctive Intro
The song starts with a beatbox intro by band's drummer David Silveria, which is a unique and recognizable ingredient of the song.
Influence
The success of "Freak On a Leash" has made it one of Korn's signature songs and it continues to influence artists and music in the nu-metal genre.
Live Performances
"Freak On a Leash" remains a staple in Korn's live shows, often being played as the finale.
Artwork
The album cover which features this track was created by famous comic artist Todd McFarlane, who also directed the song's music video.
Co-Writers
"Freak On a Leash" was written by all five members of Korn, showing the collaborative nature of the band.
Album Ranking
Rolling Stone magazine ranks the album "Follow The Leader" which includes “Freak On a Leash” at number 166 in their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Unique Sound
One of Korn's trademarks, heavy down-tuned guitar riffs, is prominent in this song and has heavily inspired the nu-metal genre.

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