The Nameless
Slipknot
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Yeah Pathetic (benign) Accept it (undermine) Your opinion (my justification) Happy (safe) Servant (caged) Malice (utter weakness) No toleration Invade (committed) Enraged (admit it) Don't condescend (don't even disagree) Desire (decay) Disappoint (delay) You suffered then (Now suffer unto me) Obsession (take another look) Remember (every chance you took) Decide, (either live with me) or give up (Any thought you had of being free) (Don't go) I never wanted anybody more than I wanted you (I know) the only thing I ever really loved was hate Anyone (no), anything (yes), anyway (fall) Anybody (mine), anybody (tell me) I want (you), I need (you), I'll have (you) I won't (let anybody have you) Obey (me), believe (me) Just trust (me), worship (me), live for (me) Be grateful (now), be honest (now) Be precious (now), be mine (just love me) Possession (feed my only vice) Confession (I won't tell you twice) Decide, (either die for me) or give up (Any thought you had of being free) (Don't go) I never wanted anybody more than I wanted you (I know) the only thing I ever really loved was hurting you (Don't go) I never wanted anybody more than I wanted you (I know) the only thing I ever really loved was hate Yeah Yeah Stay inside the hole Let me take control (dominate) You were nothing more You were something less (innocent) Something has to give Something has to break (omnipresent) Fingers on your skin Let my savage in You deserve it You deserve it You deserve it You deserve it You deserve it (Don't go) I never wanted anybody more Than I wanted you (I wanted you) (I know) the only thing I ever really loved Was hurting you (was hurting you) (Don't go) I never wanted anybody more Than I wanted you (I wanted you) (I know) the only thing I ever really loved was hate You're mine (I know who you are) You're mine (I know who you are) You're mine (I know who you are) You're mine (I know who you are)
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Written by: Michael Crahan, Christopher Fehn, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Nathan Jordison, James Root, Corey Taylor, Mickael Thomson, Sidney Wilson
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"The Nameless" is the second single from Slipknot’s 2004 album entitled "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)".
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Lyrics and MessageThe song’s lyrics reveal an intense struggle with relationships and a haunting sense of personal turmoil.
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Music StyleThe song maintains a dark nu-metal and alternative metal style that Slipknot is known for, marking a return to the band's heavier and more aggressive sound.
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Album Success"The Nameless" contributed to the success of "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant high point in the band's career.
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Live Performances“The Nameless” is one of the few songs from the album that has been regularly performed in Slipknot’s live sets.
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Band DynamicsRecording "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" was a tumultuous time for Slipknot, with tension between band members. Despite this, the album and “The Nameless” showcased their ability to create complex and impressive music.
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Production DetailsAcclaimed producer Rick Rubin, known for working with well-known artists across multiple genres, produced the track and the entire album. This was a significant change for Slipknot, as the band usually produced their own music.
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Length of the SongWith a duration of 4 minutes and 28 seconds, "The Nameless" is one of the longer songs on the "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" album.
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Music VideoUnlike other Slipknot songs, "The Nameless" did not have an official music video.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "The Nameless" did not win any awards, the song is a fan-favorite due to its intense sound and emotionally potent lyrics.
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