Shoots and Ladders

Korn

About Shoots and Ladders

"Shoots and Ladders" is a song written and recorded by the American nu metal band Korn for their self-titled debut album. It was released as the album's third single in 1995.


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Ring around the rosies 
Pocket full of posies 
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down 
Nursery rhymes are said, verses in my head 
Into my childhood they're spoon fed 
Hidden violence revealed, darkness that seems real 
Look at the pages that cause all this evil 

One, two, buckle my shoe 
Three, four, shut the door 
Five, six, pick up sticks 
Seven, eight, lay them straight 
London bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down 
London bridge is falling down, my fair lady 
Nick-nack paddywack, give a dog a bone 
This old man came rolling home 

Mary had a little lamb its fleece was white as snow 
Baa baa black sheep have you any wool? 
Mary had a little lamb its fleece was white as snow 
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full 
Mary had a little lamb its fleece was white as snow 
Mary had a little lamb! 
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full (white trash crone)

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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 Silveria, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Shoots and Ladders" is one of the tracks on Korn's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1994.
Genre Classification
The song is an example of Nu-metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal that combines elements of grunge and alternative rock.
Song Structure
"Shoots and Ladders" has a distinct structure which includes a bagpipe intro performed by Jonathan Davis, Korn's lead vocalist, who learned to play the instrument in high school.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Shoots and Ladders" contain references to several popular nursery rhymes like "London Bridge", "Humpty Dumpty", and "Ring Around the Rosie", pointing out their dark origins.
Award Nominations
In 1997, "Shoots and Ladders" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Metal Performance, marking the band's first Grammy nomination.
Live Performances
"Shoots and Ladders" is known for its live performances where Jonathan Davis, the band's frontman, plays the bagpipes, adding a distinctive Celtic sound to the heavy metal track.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by McG, who later went on to direct films like "Charlie’s Angels" and "Terminator Salvation".
Popularity
Despite its unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics, "Shoots and Ladders" did not chart in the United States. However, it gained a cult following and helped establish Korn as pioneers of the Nu-metal genre.
Musical Influence
The fusion of bagpipes with heavy metal in "Shoots and Ladders" has influenced various other bands to experiment with unconventional instruments in their music.
Critical Reception
Critics have lauded "Shoots and Ladders" for its innovative blend of musical styles, powerful lyrics, and compelling vocals. It is often cited as one of the standout tracks from Korn's debut album.

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