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The song's lyrics are about [[addiction]],<ref>https://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/10/11/korn-take-me/</ref> specifically [[substance abuse]].<ref name="Loudwire1">http://loudwire.com/korn-substance-abuse-new-song-take-me/</ref> According to the song's writer, [[frontman]] [[Jonathan Davis]], the song is actually written from the perspective of the drug itself, being inspired by [[Brad Paisley]]'s [[personification]] of [[alcohol]] in his 2005 single "[[Alcohol (Brad Paisley song)|Alcohol]]",<ref name="Loudwire1"/> and other older [[country music]] songs that touched on the subject.<ref>http://radio.com/2016/10/12/korn-tackle-addiction-take-me/</ref> [[Loudwire]] interpretted the song's sound and structure to represent the effects of drugs and alcohol as well, stating that the melodic, soaring [[chorus (music)|chorus]] represented the initial [[substance intoxication]], while the jarring [[guitar riff]]ing in the [[bridge (music)|bridge]] represented the later jarring [[comedown (drugs)|comedown]].<ref name="Loudwire1"/> |
The song's lyrics are about [[addiction]],<ref>https://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/10/11/korn-take-me/</ref> specifically [[substance abuse]].<ref name="Loudwire1">http://loudwire.com/korn-substance-abuse-new-song-take-me/</ref> According to the song's writer, [[frontman]] [[Jonathan Davis]], the song is actually written from the perspective of the drug itself, being inspired by [[Brad Paisley]]'s [[personification]] of [[alcohol]] in his 2005 single "[[Alcohol (Brad Paisley song)|Alcohol]]",<ref name="Loudwire1"/> and other older [[country music]] songs that touched on the subject.<ref>http://radio.com/2016/10/12/korn-tackle-addiction-take-me/</ref> [[Loudwire]] interpretted the song's sound and structure to represent the effects of drugs and alcohol as well, stating that the melodic, soaring [[chorus (music)|chorus]] represented the initial [[substance intoxication]], while the jarring [[guitar riff]]ing in the [[bridge (music)|bridge]] represented the later jarring [[comedown (drugs)|comedown]].<ref name="Loudwire1"/> The song has been described as [[heavy metal music|metal]] music, specifically [[nu metal]].<ref>https://www.axs.com/watch-korn-s-hard-hitting-video-for-take-me-109062</ref> |
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The song is about Davis working through his own past issues with substance abuse<ref name="Loudwire1"/> and addiction,<ref>http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/korn_unveil_personal_new_single_about_addiction_take_melisten</ref> something the band's music video also touched on.<ref name="TeamRock1">http://teamrock.com/news/2016-11-01/watch-the-making-of-korns-take-me-video</ref> The video involves Davis, secluded in the lab, going through addiction and withdrawl issues while the band watches, but is unable to interact with him.<ref name="TeamRock1"/> The video was directed by [[Andrew Baird]], who described the music video as: |
The song is about Davis working through his own past issues with substance abuse<ref name="Loudwire1"/> and addiction,<ref>http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/korn_unveil_personal_new_single_about_addiction_take_melisten</ref> something the band's music video also touched on.<ref name="TeamRock1">http://teamrock.com/news/2016-11-01/watch-the-making-of-korns-take-me-video</ref> The video involves Davis, secluded in the lab, going through addiction and withdrawl issues while the band watches, but is unable to interact with him.<ref name="TeamRock1"/> The video, released on October 26, 2016,<ref>http://teamrock.com/news/2016-10-26/watch-korn-s-take-me-video</ref> was directed by [[Andrew Baird]], who described the music video as: |
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{{quote|It's like trying to visualise a feeling and a mood of going through the final stages of addiction, detox and surrender. It's very symbolic and open to interpretation. It's Jonathan's experiences with the substance and we flick back and forth between how the substance abuse and addiction affects the person."<ref name="TeamRock1"/>}} |
{{quote|It's like trying to visualise a feeling and a mood of going through the final stages of addiction, detox and surrender. It's very symbolic and open to interpretation. It's Jonathan's experiences with the substance and we flick back and forth between how the substance abuse and addiction affects the person."<ref name="TeamRock1"/>}} |
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Revision as of 17:09, 17 May 2017
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"Take Me" is a single by American rock band Korn, off of their studio album The Serenity of Suffering. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in April 2017.
Background
The song was first released for streaming on October 11, 2016, two weeks ahead of the release of its respective album, The Serenity of Suffering.[1]
Themes and composition
The song's lyrics are about addiction,[2] specifically substance abuse.[3] According to the song's writer, frontman Jonathan Davis, the song is actually written from the perspective of the drug itself, being inspired by Brad Paisley's personification of alcohol in his 2005 single "Alcohol",[3] and other older country music songs that touched on the subject.[4] Loudwire interpretted the song's sound and structure to represent the effects of drugs and alcohol as well, stating that the melodic, soaring chorus represented the initial substance intoxication, while the jarring guitar riffing in the bridge represented the later jarring comedown.[3] The song has been described as metal music, specifically nu metal.[5]
The song is about Davis working through his own past issues with substance abuse[3] and addiction,[6] something the band's music video also touched on.[7] The video involves Davis, secluded in the lab, going through addiction and withdrawl issues while the band watches, but is unable to interact with him.[7] The video, released on October 26, 2016,[8] was directed by Andrew Baird, who described the music video as:
It's like trying to visualise a feeling and a mood of going through the final stages of addiction, detox and surrender. It's very symbolic and open to interpretation. It's Jonathan's experiences with the substance and we flick back and forth between how the substance abuse and addiction affects the person."[7]
Personnel
- Jonathan Davis – lead vocals
- James "Munky" Shaffer – guitars
- Brian "Head" Welch – guitars
- Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu – bass
- Ray Luzier – drums
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Rock | 2[9] |
References
- ^ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-song-premiere-korn-take-me/
- ^ https://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/10/11/korn-take-me/
- ^ a b c d http://loudwire.com/korn-substance-abuse-new-song-take-me/
- ^ http://radio.com/2016/10/12/korn-tackle-addiction-take-me/
- ^ https://www.axs.com/watch-korn-s-hard-hitting-video-for-take-me-109062
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/korn_unveil_personal_new_single_about_addiction_take_melisten
- ^ a b c http://teamrock.com/news/2016-11-01/watch-the-making-of-korns-take-me-video
- ^ http://teamrock.com/news/2016-10-26/watch-korn-s-take-me-video
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/306042/korn/chart?f=376
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