Narcissistic Cannibal
Korn
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Don't wanna be sly and defile you Desecrate my mind and rely on you I just wanna break this crown But it's hard when I'm so run down And you're so cynical, Narcissistic Cannibal Got to bring myself back from the dead Sometimes, I hate, the life, I made Everything's wrong every time Pushing on I can't escape Everything that comes my way Is haunting me taking its sweet time Holding on I'm lost in a haze Fighting life to the end of my days Don't wanna be rude but I have to Nothing's good about the hell you put me through I just need to look around See that life that has come unbound And you're so cynical, Narcissistic Cannibal Got to bring myself back from the dead Sometimes, I hate, the life I made Everything's wrong every time Pushing on I can't escape Everything that comes my way Is haunting me taking its sweet time Sometimes, I hate, the life I made Everything's wrong every time Pushing on I can't escape Everything that comes my way Is haunting me taking its sweet time Holding on I'm lost in a haze Fighting life to the end of my days Holding on I'm lost in a haze Fighting life to the end of my days
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Written by: Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu, James Christian Shaffer, Luke W. Walker, Sonny Moore, Jacob R. Stanczak
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Narcissistic Cannibal" was released as the second single from Korn's tenth studio album, "The Path of Totality," in October 2011.
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Genre ClassificationUnlike their traditional nu-metal sound, the album and this song were a departure for Korn, featuring a dubstep and electronic music influence.
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CollaborationsThe song was a collaborative effort featuring Skrillex, and Kill the Noise, two well-known DJs and producers in the electronic/dubstep genre.
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Music VideoThe song's futuristic and intense music video features the band playing amidst chaotic scenes of a crumbling cityscape, evoking imagery of a post-apocalyptic world.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics allude to self-destruction and self-hatred, typical of the band's explorations of dark and raw emotional themes.
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Critical ResponseCritics had mixed feelings about Korn's new direction, with some commending their bravery for trying something new, while others were less receptive due to the strong departure from their known sound.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the mixed reviews, "Narcissistic Cannibal" did manage to chart in several countries. It reached number eight on the UK Rock Chart and number twenty-four on the US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Live PerformancesThe song is known for its energetic live performances, often featuring an intense light show to complement the hard-hitting electronic beats.
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Use in MediaThe track has been used in multiple media outlets, notably on the soundtrack for the video game "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" in 2012.
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Personal InsightsAccording to frontman Jonathan Davis, the song is about people who are insatiably self-absorbed, to the point that they figuratively 'eat themselves,' hence the term "Narcissistic Cannibal." The band chose this metaphor to describe self-destructive behavior and the tendency of people to be their worst enemies.
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