Make Me Bad

Korn

About Make Me Bad

"Make Me Bad" is a song written and recorded by the American nu metal band Korn for their fourth studio album, Issues. Many Korn fans interpret the lyrics to be about frontman Jonathan Davis' getting tired of drinking or drug abuse and his decision to get sober a year prior to Issues coming out. It was released as the album's second single in February 2000, enjoying major success on US rock radio stations and in the United Kingdom. The Alien-inspired music video is one of the most expensive videos Korn have ever filmed featuring actors Brigitte Nielsen, Udo Kier, Tatjana Patitz, and Shannyn Sossamon. An acoustic medley of "Make Me Bad" and The Cure's "In Between Days" was performed with The Cure for the MTV Unplugged series in December 2006. 


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I am watching the rise
And fall of my salvation
There's so much shit around me
Such a lack of compassion

I thought it would be fun and games
(it would be fun and games)
Instead it's all the same
(it's all the same)
I want something to do
Need to feel the sickness in you

I feel the reason, as it's leaving me
No, not again
It's quite deceiving, as I'm feeling
The flesh make me bad

All I do is look for you
And when I fix you needed to

Just to get some sort of attention, attention

What does it mean to you
For me, it's something I just do
I want something
I need to feel the sickness in you

I feel the reason, as it's leaving me
No, not again
It's quite deceiving, as I'm feeling
The flesh make me bad

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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 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

Release Date
"Make Me Bad" was released on February 15, 2000, as the first single from their fourth album, "Issues."
Chart Performance
The song was successful on the charts, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number nine on the Mainstream Rock chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Make Me Bad" was directed by Martin Weisz and features Korn in various disturbing and twisted scenes, consistent with the band's aesthetic.
Collaborations
A remixed version of the song was done with The Cure and Violent Femmes for the "Korn - Unplugged" album, which was quite unusual for a nu-metal band like Korn.
Live Performances
"Make Me Bad" is one of Korn's most popular songs during concerts. This is primarily because of its powerful vocals and intense guitar work, which lends itself well to live performances.
Inspiration
The song's lyrics are introspective, speaking about lead singer Jonathan Davis’s struggles with harmful life influences and his addiction issues.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Make Me Bad" for its melodic chorus and emotional lyrics, giving it a more alternative metal style compared with the band’s previous heavier music.
Awards
The song was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, demonstrating its cultural impact and popularity. However, it did not win.
Cover versions
Various artists, including metal band Between the Buried and Me, have covered "Make Me Bad", showing its wide influence in the rock and metal community.
B-Side Track
“Make Me Bad” had a B-side track titled “Hey Daddy,” which was also well received by fans and critics, showcasing Korn's versatility.

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