Solway Firth
Slipknot
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Today, up on this hill I'm counting all the killers They sway as they swarm A look of gluttons in their eyes They mutter as the body loses warmth They pick your bones like locks inside a tomb And take great care to not take care of you Here's an unexplainable one Here's an unexplainable one While I was learning to live we all were living a lie I guess you got what you wanted So I will settle for a slaughterhouse soaked in blood and betrayal It's always somebody else somebody else was me You want the real smile? Or the one I used to practice not to feel like a failure? I don't need you to do it for me I don't need you to understand I don't need you to hide it from me I just want to feel like any other man I won't show you the whole story I won't show you the aftermath I won't show you my allegory Don't look away Here's an unexplainable one Here's an unexplainable one Here's an unexplainable one I'm not ahead of my time I just drew the first breath If I'm alive tomorrow I will alleviate the pressure by cutting you out of me I found my bottom line dead on the front lines I know I'll never go home So set fire to your ships and past regrets and be free I don't need you to do it for me I don't need you to understand I don't need you to hide it from me I just want to feel like any other man I won't show you my whole story I won't show you the aftermath I won't show you my allegory Don't look away Here's an unexplainable one What have you done? What have you done? Yeah While I was learning to live You taught me how to die I guess I got what I wanted Another needle in the back through purified scarification It wasn't somebody else You fucking did it to me You want a real smile? I haven't smiled in years
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Written by: Sid Wilson, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, Alessandro Venturella, Jay Weinberg
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10 facts about this song
Song Overview"Solway Firth" is the second single from Slipknot's sixth studio album, "We Are Not Your Kind". It was released on July 22, 2019.
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Title OriginThe song’s title, "Solway Firth," refers to a firth (a narrow area of sea between high cliffs) that serves as part of the border between Scotland and England.
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Video CollaborationThe music video for "Solway Firth" was directed by the band's percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan and includes clips from the Amazon Original series "The Boys," revealing a unique collaboration between Slipknot and Amazon.
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Music Video ContentThe video combines live footage from the band's performances, behind-the-scenes clips, and scenes from "The Boys" TV series. It features gore, intense scenes, and is noted for its apocalyptic feel.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics of "Solway Firth" are quite personal and introspective, suggesting a dissection of the human condition, an exploration of one’s deepest emotions and life-changing experiences.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its intensity and rawness; it's been described as one of the heaviest and most aggressive songs of Slipknot's career.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Greg Fidelman, who also worked with other renowned metal acts such as Metallica and Slayer.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the band members themselves, which include Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Sid Wilson, Mick Thomson, Chris Fehn, Jay Weinberg, and Alessandro Venturella.
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Chart PerformanceFollowing its release, "Solway Firth" reached number 10 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Corey Taylor's PerspectiveWhen discussing the song, Slipknot's lead vocalist Corey Taylor mentioned that "Solway Firth" is about trying to make sense out of your life, when life can be utterly senseless.
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