Skeptic

Slipknot

About Skeptic

Skeptic is a promotional single by American heavy metal band Slipknot from their fifth major label studio album .5: The Gray Chapter. The song was first released as a promo/digital single on October 17, 2014. It was released on the same day as "Killpop". It was the sixth promotional single and eighth overall single released from the album. The song is a tribute piece to late bassist Paul Gray who died from a drug overdose in May 2010.


Year:
2014
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Only when the fates, Commiserate
Do we get a little taste as unique
The Libertine – Know what I mean? 
Hiroshima on a Sunday
You had a gift, you were a gift
But there’s always a goddamn catch
Blessing and a curse , You made it work 
The Universe seems so much smaller

Legend, Bastards, Best friend, why?
Why do the limits have to realign?
Hero, Martyr, Mystery, God 
He was the best of us

The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you

Never be the same, I want the blame
To be assigned to the guiltiest one
It can't be done, because the son
Was the victim they arrested 
I'm so fucking pissed at all of this
You gotta know that you are sorely missed
Miracles are real, They help you he
They make you feel like things will get better

Father, brother, scapegoat, why?
Why did we only get this time?
Fighter, icon, Skeptic, God
Stop taking the best of us

I won't let you disappear
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you here
History may have its share
Of lunatics and stars
But the world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you

Skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic, skeptic

Where am I supposed to begin?
I’m killing for the karma again
Feed the meter in the machine
Believing it’s the way to be seen

Gone, are we alone?
Gone, are we alone?
Gone, are we alone?
Gone, we're not alone

I can't let you disappear
I will keep your soul alive if I can't have you heal
We were meant to be Kings
Rule the masses, run the risk
And keep our systems clean
History may have its share
Of lunatics and stars
But the world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you
The world will never see another crazy motherfucker like you
The world will never know another man as amazing as you

The world will never see (will never see)
Another crazy motherfucker like you (like you)
Like you (like you)
Like you

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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: COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT

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12 facts about this song

Creation
"Skeptic" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot.
Album
The song is part of Slipknot's fifth studio album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", which was released in 2014.
Tribute
This song is a tribute to Paul Gray, the band's co-founder and bassist, who died unexpectedly in 2010.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Skeptic" focus on the band members' feelings of loss and disbelief following Gray's death.
Music
The song is characterized by its aggressive and intense sound, typical of Slipknot's style.
Critical Reception
Critical reception to "Skeptic" has been generally positive, with critics praising its raw emotion and powerful performance.
Vocalist Comment
Lead vocalist Corey Taylor has spoken about the difficulty of performing "Skeptic" live, as he is often overwhelmed by his emotions about Gray's death.
Fan Reaction
Fans of Slipknot have adopted "Skeptic" as a sort of anthem for remembering Paul Gray.
Track Position
"Skeptic" is the ninth track on ".5: The Gray Chapter".
Writing and Recording
Despite the heavy subject matter, the writing and recording process of "Skeptic" was reported to be a cathartic experience for the band members.
Explicit Rating
The song and album contain explicit lyrics and content.
Personal Expression
In interviews, band members explained that "Skeptic" enabled them to express their personal feelings of anger and sorrow following Gray's untimely passing.

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