Freak on a Leash
Korn
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Something takes a part of me Something lost and never seen Every time I start to believe Something's raped and taken from me from me Life's gotta always be messing with me (You wanna see the light) Can't they chill and let me be free (So do I) Can't I take away all this pain (You wanna see the light) I try to every night, all in vain, in vain Sometimes I cannot take this place Sometimes it's my life I can't taste Sometimes I cannot feel my face You'll never see me fall from grace Something takes a part of me You and I were meant to be A cheap f*ck for me to lay Something takes a part of me Feeling like a freak on a leash (You wanna see the light) Feeling like I have no release (So do I) How many times have I felt diseased (You wanna see the light) Nothing in my life is free, is free Sometimes I cannot take this place Sometimes it's my life I can't taste Sometimes I cannot feel my face You'll never see me fall from grace Something takes a part of me You and I were meant to be A cheap f*ck for me to lay Something takes a part of me Boom na da noom na na nema Da boom na da noom na namena Da boom na ba noom na namena Da boom na da noom na namena Da boom na ba noom na namena Da boom na da noom na namena Da boom na ba noom na namena Da boom na da noom na namena Da boom na ba noom na namena Da boom na da noom na namena Da boom na ba noom na namena Da boom na da noom na namena Go! So fight! Something on the dum na ema Fight, sometimes they fight So! Something on the, dum na ema Fight, somethings they fight Fight! Something on the, dum na ema No, somethings they fight Fight! Something on the, dum na ema Buy, somethings they fight Something takes a part of me You and I were meant to be A cheap f*ck for me to lay Something takes a part of me Part of me Part of me Part of me
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Written by: Brian Philip Welch, David Randall Silveria, James Christian Shaffer, Jonathan Howsman Davis, Reginald Arvizu
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"Freak On a Leash" was released by the band Korn, which was formed in Bakersfield, California in the 90s.
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Album DetailsThe song "Freak on a Leash" featured in the band's third album, "Follow The Leader" that was released in 1998.
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Chart SuccessThis song became one of Korn's most successful, charting in nine countries, including peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Freak On a Leash" was directed by Todd McFarlane and won two MTV Video Music Awards in 1999 for Best Rock Video and Best Editing.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song's lyrics are about being controlled and led by societal expectations, symbolizing the feeling of being 'a freak on a leash'.
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Grammy AwardsKorn received a Grammy Award for this song in 2000 under the category of Best Metal Performance, which was the band's first Grammy win.
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Commercial SuccessThe album "Follow The Leader" which features "Freak on a Leash," has been certified five times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Music Video InnovationThe music video for "Freak On a Leash" combined live action scenes with animation, which was relatively innovative for its time.
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Distinctive IntroThe song starts with a beatbox intro by band's drummer David Silveria, which is a unique and recognizable ingredient of the song.
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InfluenceThe success of "Freak On a Leash" has made it one of Korn's signature songs and it continues to influence artists and music in the nu-metal genre.
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Live Performances"Freak On a Leash" remains a staple in Korn's live shows, often being played as the finale.
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ArtworkThe album cover which features this track was created by famous comic artist Todd McFarlane, who also directed the song's music video.
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Co-Writers"Freak On a Leash" was written by all five members of Korn, showing the collaborative nature of the band.
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Album RankingRolling Stone magazine ranks the album "Follow The Leader" which includes “Freak On a Leash” at number 166 in their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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Unique SoundOne of Korn's trademarks, heavy down-tuned guitar riffs, is prominent in this song and has heavily inspired the nu-metal genre.
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