I'm the One
Static-X
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Living in the moment Forgotten and repeated No I cannot be that one No I cannot be beaten I'm the one I don't want you I don't need you With pure thoughts I See right through you I was crawling Always falling You don't no what what I have lived through No I am not a rich man No I am not a bitch I know you made one mistake This is my life You cannot take it I'm the one I don't want you I don't need you With pure thoughts I See right through you I was crawling Always falling You don't no what what I have lived through Automatic Termination Self-destructive Revolution Bring it down To the ground I'm unchained Not a slave I'm the one
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Written by: GLENN DANZIG
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"I'm the One" is a song by the American industrial metal band Static-X. It is taken from their third studio album, "Shadow Zone" which was released in 2003.
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Unique SoundThe song showcases Static-X's distinctive blend of industrial, nu-metal, and electronica which their fans appreciate.
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Artistic Direction"I'm the One" reflects the band’s more melodic and less aggressive approach on "Shadow Zone". This represents a musical evolution from their more intense, raging earlier sound.
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Lineup Changes"I'm the One" marks a shift in the band's lineup, with drummer Ken Jay departing prior to the album’s release. This was also the first album featuring Tripp Eisen as the new guitarist.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song, like many others on "Shadow Zone", is said to deal with introspective themes. This is a shift from the science fiction-themed lyrics of their earlier works.
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Critical ReceptionThe album "Shadow Zone", including "I'm the One", received mixed reviews at the time of its release. However, while some critics found the shift in direction to be jarringly different, others appreciated the band’s willingness to experiment with their sound.
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Chart Performance"Shadow Zone", the album that includes "I'm the One", debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200. It sold 48,000 copies in its first week of release.
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Video AppearanceA music video for "I’m The One" was planned but was eventually scrapped due to undisclosed reasons. The only video from "Shadow Zone" was for the single "So".
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Band's Disbandment"I'm The One" remains as part of the legacy of Static-X, as the band officially disbanded in 2013 following the death of frontman Wayne Static.
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Live Performances"I'm The One" was part of the setlist during Static-X's promotion for "Shadow Zone" and has been performed live several times.
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