The Nameless

Slipknot

About The Nameless

"The Nameless" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. The song was released as the only single from their first live album, 9.0: Live, while it is also included on their third studio album, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). A music video was released for the single in late 2005 and also was featured on MTV's Rock Top 10 as number two.


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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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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

Song Background
"The Nameless" is the second single from Slipknot’s 2004 album entitled "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)".
Lyrics and Message
The song’s lyrics reveal an intense struggle with relationships and a haunting sense of personal turmoil.
Music Style
The 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.
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.
Live Performances
“The Nameless” is one of the few songs from the album that has been regularly performed in Slipknot’s live sets.
Band Dynamics
Recording "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.
Production Details
Acclaimed 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.
Length of the Song
With a duration of 4 minutes and 28 seconds, "The Nameless" is one of the longer songs on the "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" album.
Music Video
Unlike other Slipknot songs, "The Nameless" did not have an official music video.
Awards and Recognition
Although "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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