This song is 💯 about domestic abuse, and showing u that there are ways of getting out of it! Jonathan definitely has a way of making u feel all kinds of emotions with his lyrics and videos! Fun fact - Fred Durst directed this video!
I'd argue he isn't really showing there are ways out of it in the lyrics My opinion is that he is acknowledging that it's a shitty situation and suicidal ideation isn't uncommon in that situation. And that it's ok to feel that way sometimes
People can say what they want about "aggressive" music like this but music like this, songs like this are/were an outlet for kids who were abused and neglected and felt unseen. Korn, Linkin Park, and every artist who creates this dark music that touches on real shit... it makes those who feel unseen feel seen and heard. I'm not a big Korn fan, but this and a few other of their songs from this era got me through some dark moments.
There's a reason plants grow better with ambient metal playing compared to, say, country, which hurts there growth. Mythbusters did an episode about it.
Korn did that for me but Linkin Park did it so much better for me! Chester and Mike and them have saved my life so many times when I was going to end it! And that's why I will never look past someone who is going through that too! I will and have done my best to help people and always will!
One of the most powerful songs by Korn about abuse is called Daddy. It is really hard to listen to and ends up with Daivs breaking down sobbing on the mic.
I've showed my daughter some of this music lately and told her when I was her age this is what we listened to. This is what "my generation" was into, it spoke to us, or for us. And she dead pan looked at me and just asked "Who hurt you?". And I told her when I was growing up kids were meant to be seen not heard, don't speak unless spoken to, and lots of other stuff that I don't need to go into on here... But this kind of music came along and said what we were feeling, and we could release our feelings in a positive way and deal with the crushing world around us. It would free us from the pressures, the pain, the anger... and we could handle lifes hard hits.
I'm not personally of the same generation, but I was raised by my grandparents, so that's the same way it was for me. The weirdest thing for me was that none of my friends had to deal with it like that at home, but I did, and I didn't understand for a really long time what the difference was.
I teach my kids to speak up. I’m trying to break that generational trauma. I don’t want them to be fucked up like I was/am. My oldest loves all of this music, her dad is a piece of shit and I think the songs help her to deal with her feelings.
Jonathan grew up in an abusive household. He wrote what he experienced. The video is the dream....that someone will hear you, that someone will save you....give you an escape. I know of which I speak. Daddy will break you, though.
yeah, Black Pegasus is not so fond of crying on stream so, he probably should do 'Daddy' on his own time. Still should listen to it though, such a brave song.
The lead singer Johnathan Davis had a dark and troubling growing up, and his music reflects it. If you're looking to see how awesome they are live watch "Blind" Live at Woodstock or watch "Got the life " or "Shoots and latter's " video. You probably enjoy those the most. Definitely more Korn. Thanks for the content!
Daddy is a masterpiece in courage. But I don't think you could handle it. But it saved lives. Talk about getting real. Daddy is probably the most real song you'll ever hear. Do the lyric video.
Jonathan Davis has lived through hell . The song Daddy made me cry hard . He even cries in it . They have so many deep songs . I can list them forever . I'm a big Korn fan. He releases his soul in every song .
A lot of people focus on Korn from the 90s, but they’re actually still putting out some real bangers today. check out the last music video they dropped from their latest album. It’s called The worst is on it's way. you’ll see how much their sound has matured since the 90s.
A lot of Jonathan Davis' lyrics were from his pain... childhood trauma... adult vulnerability... 'Falling away from me' was no different. Some of KoRn's biggest tracks came from the depths of his exorcising the abuse he had suffered - 'Thoughtless' ... 'Alone I break ' ... 'Clown' ... etc. After KoRn's success, Jonathan Davis became a father to sons Nathan (from his 1st marriage) ... Zeppelin Davis, Pirate Davis (from his 2nd marriage to late wife Deven) and he got full custody of his younger sons. He admits he's close to all his boys and doesn't want to repeat his parents' mistakes and blunders that cost Jonathan his childhood innocence. It's a heavy subject, childhood abuse... But I had to recognize it first, because in my life, it was so bad that I can't remember years of my childhood because of the physical and mental abuse I suffered... My mom still denied that she was responsible for the trauma she inflicted on me and my brother. My dad was twice married and abandoned his 3 children to remarry; not the guy we all thought he was at all... My ex-fiancee had her life ruined by incest, rape and sexual abuse as a minor and passed down that damage to her children and all her exes... Others flat-out deny the abuse and act like it was 'no big deal'... but I still see the trauma when they become hostile and often lose their tempers and minds. Most people do not want to talk about it, and that is frustrating for those of us who seek to identify and correct that kind of behavior towards minors.
I was physically and emotionally abused by my stepfather for almost 10 years, sometimes severely. He came into my family when I was about 2 years old, and he didn't like that I was still wetting the bed, even though I was already 4 or 5 years old. The torment also involved inappropriate behavior, and no one did anything about it. I couldn't talk to anyone because most people didn't notice, and the rest didn't think it was that bad. My stepfather was an alcoholic, and due to the circumstances, I started drinking myself when I was just 13. At 14, I almost died from alcohol poisoning. At 15, I added marijuana, and by 19, I was using ecstasy, cocaine, and crystal meth. I was getting wasted every day until I was 29 to numb all the pain. I went through self-harm, psychosis, restraints in psychiatric wards, and suicide attempts. I feel this song so deeply. I have tears in my eyes every time I hear it. I thank Jonathan for addressing this issue. There are so many children who suffer and have no one to talk to about it. It's simply an amazing song with incredibly deep meaning. (translated with Chat GPT - because my english istn't the yellow from the egg ;) ) greetings from germany
Here are a few KoRn songs that I think you would enjoy... Blind, Coming Undone, Never, Never, Rotting in Vein, got the life, shoots and ladders. There are some great tunes and I know people push for Daddy but it is a HARD and DARK song about sexual abuse and it is tough to listen to. This is my favorite band and I saw them perform that live and I was sobbing in the crowd and the song is one I skip a lot because it is so raw so do that one much later on. It is an important song but a very hard listen.
Korn helped a lot of people, and still do, because honestly they gave an escape to many. Another voice that was heard and said yeah I've been in it too. Much like Chester and Corey Taylor, Jonathan doesn't have a beautiful history, it's raw, it's ugly, and unfortunately too many of us can relate to things. *Coming Undone* , *Alone I Break* , *Got The Life* , and *Blind* are on my "Keep Fighting" playlist along with a couple I know you've already listened to. I don't know if I missed it or if you haven't listened to it yet, but *Shoots & Ladders* is all kinds of awesome.
Jonathan Davis, when I found out his story of past abuse, bullying, and all, it really resonated with me. Some years back, he was selling t-shirts that said "Freak" on them. The money was raised for bullying survivors. Since I was bullied myself, I bought one and when I wear that shirt, it makes me feel... seen, heard, and even exonerated on some level. This video has always touched me. I was abused as a very young child by a very disturbed man. Thankfully, my mom and I escaped him, but I have never forgotten the pain, anguish, and fear he put into my mom and me. That's one reason I love Korn. They've always spoken the language of those of us who don't/didn't have a platform.
KoRn is in the box initially. My take was always that she - like so many of us at that time - was finding her escape from the misery of her life in their music. Then they came out of the box as she went out the window to join the neighborhood kids. She found her support network like the fans of this kind of music have always found support within the group. Despite some of the stereotypes, the crowds at metal and numetal shows are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The artists generally won't tolerate any less. David Draiman of Disturbed halted a concert mid-song once because a little girl in the audience got scared by the pyrotechnics
I think you nailed the interpretation. Physical and emotional abuse are horrible for children and young adults to go through, but this is about finding hope and refuge in the music and with others who have experienced getting beaten down.
I'm going to be turning 42 this year and this music still has an effect on my mental health. I'm going through repairing my childhood trauma and anytime I get stuck, songs like this are safe spaces to work through the anger and rage.
Korn is the voice of the forgotten and forsaken, the abused and desperate. Much of their work is literally a release valve for these terrible emotions and helped so many of us survive terrible situations in our youth. You may be ready for Daddy. Buckle up.
I was a Goth, Nu-Metal head back in those days. Now I'm on the flip side of you and enjoying finding out about hip-hop and rapping from back then and now.
I was Goth when Korn first come out as well. I am still goth at heart. Just haven't had time in Years to actually goth out. As a family man who works a public job, have to keep up the persona to make the status quo lol ! But I still love my gothic inspirations as well as bands like Korn !
@@TheOmegaRain I'm actually disabled now and in my early 40's. I'd still Goth out all day and night if it didn't cost an extreme amount to dress the way I did as I did in my teens and early 20s. Hot Topic is not even 'near' the 'real' Goth out we used to do. To even get a real whole upper bodied corset these days is well over $100+. So yeah, nope can't afford anything like that anymore but the music I'm still heavy into even though things like Cradle of Filth is not near my favorite band even tho as we both stated we're still Goth at heart. My top 3 bands are: "Queen, Korn, and then Slipknot. Right after them is Motionless in White, FFDP,, and then believe it or not Falling in Reverse. : )
Alot of us in that generation where abused and over powered as children and teens. My father was a monster and did that to me to the point I lost control of my bowls and blatter more then once over stupid little things. And a lot of people I grew up with went thru the same. It was either abuse or we where left alone. They even had a commercial telling our parents .... It's 10 o'clock do you know where your kids are.... I'm 45 and this music was a way for us to rebel and heal back then!. Love the reactions and raw emotions in your videos love the fact I found your channel
Glad to see you dive into more Korn .........great song and another great reaction! That's the best part about music.......the creator is expressing something and the audience may relate or feel something different in the same way
korn is a whole vibe man, the first band i really got into as a 10 year old. i was born 1990. seen them many times. johnathan davis. as a vocalist is the voice to many that have been hurt. cheers man.
KoRn got me through so much growing up. They are very therapeutic with their lyrics and Jonathan Davis's story is intense. His most emotional and disturbing song is called "Daddy" very few reactors can get through it because it talks of his childhood and sexual abuse. It's heart breaking. His whole story is a testament of being strong and overcoming your past. Definitely check out "Thoughtless" they also do a song with Ice Cube called "Children of the Korn" that song is awesome. Hope you jump down the Korn rabbit hole. It's a deep one if you're open minded
Snuff is an emotionally heavy song, not a loud one. It's one of Slipknot's slowest and most melodic and beautiful sounding ones, it's about a one sided relationship that falls apart. The Cory Taylor live acoustic version is incredibly emotional. ua-cam.com/video/QBK6xymmKHM/v-deo.html
Here is a list (we are the same age - plus i believe close in taste in music) Korn: Obviously - Freak on a leash(biggest hit) Got the Life (has a funky hip hop influence) Blind Live at woodstock - you never see a crowd like this…. And its the perfect buildup opening song. Those three were at their peak. Rotting Vein - IMO shows how Diff John Davis is and the Vocal solo in it is just next level
Back in the 90s rock was a big part of pop music and it was directly putting forward the darkness, pain, and mental health issues that had been kind of pushed out of public awareness previously. The coolest bands were the ones who tapped into the aggression, tabboo sexuality and emotional sickness of humanity. Every generation thinks the music of their own youth was the best, but this stuff really connected with us 90s kids back in school
The lead singer, Jonathon Davis, went through a lot growing up and much of the music is reflective of that. Be cautious of Daddy, its dark and triggering to many people. Its great for awareness but a rough listen.
You were spot on with this one! This is a really heavy subject depicted in a really raw way and a lot of people get freaked out about it (I don't really blame them) and they won't even try to recognize the art in it, which I believe you can still do even if it's not your jam. But I'm happy you did! Snuff by Slipknot is for sure heavy but it will surprise you how non heavy (as in heavy metal) the sound is especially for Slipknot. For people who've only heard a couple Slipknot songs it's hard to imagine it's even a Slipknot song. And I'm sure you won't think Snuff is too much for you when you hear it. It's just a beautifully heartfelt song more than anything else. I think people make Snuff sound weirder than it is. If you don't listen to the lyrics it's just a beautiful heartfelt song. And even lyrically it is definitely not as brutal as Falling away from me. And you handled this one great so you will have no problem with Snuff!
I’m guessing by now people are requesting Daddy. And all these videos will make sense when u hear it. But be prepared it’s a very HARD listen. It’s gut wrenching!
This album was my lullaby to get to sleep as a teen. This album is forever a favorite of mine. If you have gone through childhood trauma, music like this is a life saver when you feel like no one around you understands what you are going through.
You hit the nail on the head. Im a survivior of childhood abuse, and this song speaks to my soul. It sounds like the pain we go through and the voices circling in our head in the aftermath of trauma. I love this song because it makes me feel seen and less alone. The trauma never leaves you. I'm 38 and despite all the therapy and healing I've done, I'm still brought to my knees from time to time from the pain that lingers.
Korn was one of the first to really bring out a message like these that gave a lot of abused people an outlet. From the first when I found Korn I fell in love. They left an impact with me that I'll never forget.
I love seeing your experience through korn and what they portray so beautifully. The angst, pain, sadness of the youth that grows through abusive environments. Songs like “got the life” displays the unique sound that Korn has and Jonathan’s vocals are pretty legit and dynamic through the song. Keep doing what you do man, it’s legit.
What you’re saying here at 6:11 is exactly spot on. The only way you can let out how you’re feeling is through the aggressive sounds made through the music. As an adult of child abuse, especially in the 90’s, bands like this helped us vent soooo much. Koяn is my fav band of all time because their lyrics were so relatable and if they weren’t, the sound was a nice expression. Much luv P for going down this road in musical exploration! #BKG
As a child of abuse, married to a child of a different type of abuse (me physical, her cult isolation), I've got to say, I'm thankful you didn't go through it. Some scars can't be hidden by clothes and they are way harder to overcome. I have flashbacks and core memories around it. She never fully liberated herself. We spent years abusing each other, but thankfully that's over. It's rough.
Yeah agreed. This is my favourite Korn song. Very heavy, in both the music, the lyrics, and the feeling. But he wrote what he knew. This was something that a lot of people grew up experiencing and music like this helped as an outlet.
omg bro...thank you for doing Korn...so many songs. although Korn will take you down an uncomfortable road.... their songs have helped soo many that went through it.... please keep looking into their music...I love your reactions.
It's all kinds of abuse mental, emotional, physical. The box represents a place to run away to. A safe place. The kids coming to the aid and getting away from the abuse.
Yeah as some one with abusive child hood Korn was huge for me. Its heavy as shit for messed up kids in 90s. Like my dad used me a punching bag when he drank. Add in the undiagnosed autism I felt like a freak, not accepted at home, not accepted by kids my age. Life was just pain so Korn was huge deal in my childhood and my fave band as young teen. Like I get tears just hearing this remembering listining to this on my diskman after my dad kicked my ass.
Korn is one of my favorite bands. In Freak, i believe its called scat. Love their vibe. A lot of neglected abused kids found an outlet in their music.❤
Music is always there when you need it. I know music has saved my life before. Music that nobody would expect like Korn, Coal Chamber, Cradle of Filth. They got me through some bad times. The right music can make you forget the pain for a while.
Please do Word Up! and Another Brick in the Wall. Yes. I was an abused kid in the 90s and 00s, and Korn and Eminem and Linkin Park got me through, gave me peace that I wasn't alone, I could survive like them, and create beautiful (in its own ways) art out of it one day. They gave hope and release and someone to relate to.
10:39 I never noticed until this video the look on her face is, you will never f-ing touch me again, and her determination when she leaves. What an amazing acting job by her❣ I think many of us can relate to and remember when we hit that point, whether it was at a young age or we didn't have a way to stop it until we were older. BP, Korn has a lot more great songs you can have fun with :) Got the Life, Here to Stay (probably my favorite song, the official video still melts my brain), Thoughtless (about bullying and a young man's fantasy revenge, lol).
You had a perfect reading on this song and it's meaning. Touching reaction man. Love this! If you listen to the actual Freak on a Leash album, the songs all blend from one track right into the next, it's quite a musical experience.
Fun fact but Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit directed the music video ! That and many other videos (including his own LP videos). He's good friend with JD and they toured together at the time. He's truly underrated
Jonathan Davis(Korn, Lead Singer) and David Draimen(Disturbed, Lead Singer) Did almost the entire Soundtrack for the Movie Queen of the Damned. Both Vocal ranges soar on those songs
their songs are deep bro. Johnathan had a REALLY rough life and he tells his story through his lyrics. He also speaks for other people and their trauma.
Such a powerful song man ! And you said it , his voice is so different and good in my teenager days I shouted the chorus with the anger against the world in those years hahaha 😅 but music helps !
You really need to watch some Korn live or unplugged. Hits you different! amazing band! He actually needs to have oxygen between songs live on stage these days.
11:14 I think it could be interpreted in anyway that relates to someone, abuse in its many forms. Some may have not been physically abused, but maybe they were verbally abused, or even worse…
For most of us that were zillennials/elder millennials, or whatever you want to call us, this hit at that right time in adolescence as the system started going down hill but before any bullying laws started. When we get sitcoms and cartoons talking about how if you called the state on your parent you'd be taken away and throwen in a home. Early grunge, Korn, Nu metal in general and some alt Rock became the anthems to the island of misfit Toys. Kids with Dad homes, kids who didn't put in school, were people that just had trauma. Hell this song return to my life after trying to get out of the service and how viewed my time in Iraq.
Jonathan was severely abused as a child. His song Daddy is crushing hit home hard. He gave all of us that dealt with stuff like this growing up a voice and that we weren't alone.
Korn are in the box the girl is holding - the green background is the same as the lining of the box. That's why the band members are looking up at some points during the video. They are looking up at the girl who is looking in the box.
This came out when I was 15/16, and I was in a brutal depression. I had dropped out of school, and just wanted to d*e. I used to watch this video crying along with the girl, just as hard. It was actually a form of relief to be able to cry/scream out my pain along with someone, even though they were fictional.
The newest song with gibberish is “Worst is on its way” very good one. The bass player Has his rap album, Fieldys dreams Rock n Roll Gangster Brian “Head” Welch has is own album, Save me from my self and his had another bad called Love and Death.
Man getting an album from korn, limp bizkit, or blink when you were 10 years old was hard. Parents full disapproval but still allowed it. Defiantly got a sandal to the butt l, and I sure was outta turn. But thank god, and praise to you that had to endure this.
Yaas thank you ! Korn is just so good ❤🔥 Hope to see more ‼some suggestions if wanted : Here to Stay , Y'all wanna single, Thoughtless, Got The Life, Coming Undone, Somebody Someone, Dead Bodies Everywhere and Right Now ..... Peace and love 💜 🤘
This song reminds me a lot of the movie Sucker Punch. It is a beautiful and emotional action movie. But the song aligns so much with the story and vibe of the movie.
This song is 💯 about domestic abuse, and showing u that there are ways of getting out of it! Jonathan definitely has a way of making u feel all kinds of emotions with his lyrics and videos! Fun fact - Fred Durst directed this video!
Also, the name of this album is Issues.
I'd argue he isn't really showing there are ways out of it in the lyrics
My opinion is that he is acknowledging that it's a shitty situation and suicidal ideation isn't uncommon in that situation. And that it's ok to feel that way sometimes
People can say what they want about "aggressive" music like this but music like this, songs like this are/were an outlet for kids who were abused and neglected and felt unseen. Korn, Linkin Park, and every artist who creates this dark music that touches on real shit... it makes those who feel unseen feel seen and heard. I'm not a big Korn fan, but this and a few other of their songs from this era got me through some dark moments.
There's a reason plants grow better with ambient metal playing compared to, say, country, which hurts there growth. Mythbusters did an episode about it.
Yep. Not everyone has healthy ways to get aggression out without it coming back to harm them. This music is that outlet.
Korn did that for me but Linkin Park did it so much better for me! Chester and Mike and them have saved my life so many times when I was going to end it! And that's why I will never look past someone who is going through that too! I will and have done my best to help people and always will!
Just the fact that they never were like, "We Understand" which to me was always someone saying shut up! They knew what we went through! They KNEW!!!!
One of the most powerful songs by Korn about abuse is called Daddy. It is really hard to listen to and ends up with Daivs breaking down sobbing on the mic.
JD and Korn was never shy about going down into the dark. Which helped a lot of abuse survivors.
It really did.
I've showed my daughter some of this music lately and told her when I was her age this is what we listened to. This is what "my generation" was into, it spoke to us, or for us. And she dead pan looked at me and just asked "Who hurt you?". And I told her when I was growing up kids were meant to be seen not heard, don't speak unless spoken to, and lots of other stuff that I don't need to go into on here... But this kind of music came along and said what we were feeling, and we could release our feelings in a positive way and deal with the crushing world around us. It would free us from the pressures, the pain, the anger... and we could handle lifes hard hits.
I'm not personally of the same generation, but I was raised by my grandparents, so that's the same way it was for me. The weirdest thing for me was that none of my friends had to deal with it like that at home, but I did, and I didn't understand for a really long time what the difference was.
You and I are about the same age. Another thing I have heard was getting hit because it made "the parent feel better".
I teach my kids to speak up. I’m trying to break that generational trauma. I don’t want them to be fucked up like I was/am. My oldest loves all of this music, her dad is a piece of shit and I think the songs help her to deal with her feelings.
Another brick in the wall you should watch. It’s right there at the end of the video
Jonathan grew up in an abusive household. He wrote what he experienced. The video is the dream....that someone will hear you, that someone will save you....give you an escape. I know of which I speak. Daddy will break you, though.
Do you think BP is ready for Daddy? I don't really think he can take it, the way this one affected him...
@@jameslewis9292 Daddy....that one hits home for me. As I said, it may break him. I dunno. Great song, but....heavy, and not just musically.
@@jameslewis9292 No I don't think he could handle that. It almost wrecked me!
yeah, Black Pegasus is not so fond of crying on stream so, he probably should do 'Daddy' on his own time. Still should listen to it though, such a brave song.
Same here dude, this music spoke to me. Because it was relatable. Cathartic.
The lead singer Johnathan Davis had a dark and troubling growing up, and his music reflects it. If you're looking to see how awesome they are live watch "Blind" Live at Woodstock or watch "Got the life " or "Shoots and latter's " video. You probably enjoy those the most. Definitely more Korn. Thanks for the content!
I bet he'd love got the life
Shotliverworstmedly from the family values tour in 98!! Watch that song live!! You really wanna see them, watch that!!
Daddy is a masterpiece in courage. But I don't think you could handle it. But it saved lives. Talk about getting real. Daddy is probably the most real song you'll ever hear. Do the lyric video.
I understand. I lived thru it too. Jonathan was brave to do it. Idk if Peg is gonna want to see it just yet is all.
@@brandonjones1349 agree
"Coming Undone" the video and "Blind" live from Woodstock!!!! If you do "Daddy" just be prepared best you can...its heartbreaking!
Fact Man ! 💯
Another good Korn song is "It's On"
Daddy...is VERY VERY heavy ..... difficult do listen to...heartbreaking
Came here to give the same suggestions!
Daddy broke me …😢
Jonathan Davis has lived through hell . The song Daddy made me cry hard . He even cries in it . They have so many deep songs . I can list them forever . I'm a big Korn fan. He releases his soul in every song .
A lot of people focus on Korn from the 90s, but they’re actually still putting out some real bangers today. check out the last music video they dropped from their latest album. It’s called The worst is on it's way. you’ll see how much their sound has matured since the 90s.
JD actually has a beautiful voice when he's just singing "normally" LOL. I love his tone and yes, he does have a unique voice for sure.
@arteyeszb6343 Agreed!
Agreed. "Tear jerker" is a great example of his normal singing and is also a brilliant track!
A lot of Jonathan Davis' lyrics were from his pain... childhood trauma... adult vulnerability... 'Falling away from me' was no different. Some of KoRn's biggest tracks came from the depths of his exorcising the abuse he had suffered - 'Thoughtless' ... 'Alone I break ' ... 'Clown' ... etc.
After KoRn's success, Jonathan Davis became a father to sons Nathan (from his 1st marriage) ... Zeppelin Davis, Pirate Davis (from his 2nd marriage to late wife Deven) and he got full custody of his younger sons. He admits he's close to all his boys and doesn't want to repeat his parents' mistakes and blunders that cost Jonathan his childhood innocence.
It's a heavy subject, childhood abuse... But I had to recognize it first, because in my life, it was so bad that I can't remember years of my childhood because of the physical and mental abuse I suffered... My mom still denied that she was responsible for the trauma she inflicted on me and my brother. My dad was twice married and abandoned his 3 children to remarry; not the guy we all thought he was at all...
My ex-fiancee had her life ruined by incest, rape and sexual abuse as a minor and passed down that damage to her children and all her exes... Others flat-out deny the abuse and act like it was 'no big deal'... but I still see the trauma when they become hostile and often lose their tempers and minds.
Most people do not want to talk about it, and that is frustrating for those of us who seek to identify and correct that kind of behavior towards minors.
I was physically and emotionally abused by my stepfather for almost 10 years, sometimes severely. He came into my family when I was about 2 years old, and he didn't like that I was still wetting the bed, even though I was already 4 or 5 years old. The torment also involved inappropriate behavior, and no one did anything about it. I couldn't talk to anyone because most people didn't notice, and the rest didn't think it was that bad.
My stepfather was an alcoholic, and due to the circumstances, I started drinking myself when I was just 13. At 14, I almost died from alcohol poisoning. At 15, I added marijuana, and by 19, I was using ecstasy, cocaine, and crystal meth. I was getting wasted every day until I was 29 to numb all the pain. I went through self-harm, psychosis, restraints in psychiatric wards, and suicide attempts.
I feel this song so deeply. I have tears in my eyes every time I hear it. I thank Jonathan for addressing this issue. There are so many children who suffer and have no one to talk to about it. It's simply an amazing song with incredibly deep meaning.
(translated with Chat GPT - because my english istn't the yellow from the egg ;) )
greetings from germany
Here are a few KoRn songs that I think you would enjoy... Blind, Coming Undone, Never, Never, Rotting in Vein, got the life, shoots and ladders. There are some great tunes and I know people push for Daddy but it is a HARD and DARK song about sexual abuse and it is tough to listen to. This is my favorite band and I saw them perform that live and I was sobbing in the crowd and the song is one I skip a lot because it is so raw so do that one much later on. It is an important song but a very hard listen.
Korn helped a lot of people, and still do, because honestly they gave an escape to many. Another voice that was heard and said yeah I've been in it too. Much like Chester and Corey Taylor, Jonathan doesn't have a beautiful history, it's raw, it's ugly, and unfortunately too many of us can relate to things. *Coming Undone* , *Alone I Break* , *Got The Life* , and *Blind* are on my "Keep Fighting" playlist along with a couple I know you've already listened to.
I don't know if I missed it or if you haven't listened to it yet, but *Shoots & Ladders* is all kinds of awesome.
Jonathan Davis, when I found out his story of past abuse, bullying, and all, it really resonated with me. Some years back, he was selling t-shirts that said "Freak" on them. The money was raised for bullying survivors. Since I was bullied myself, I bought one and when I wear that shirt, it makes me feel... seen, heard, and even exonerated on some level. This video has always touched me. I was abused as a very young child by a very disturbed man. Thankfully, my mom and I escaped him, but I have never forgotten the pain, anguish, and fear he put into my mom and me. That's one reason I love Korn. They've always spoken the language of those of us who don't/didn't have a platform.
KoRn is in the box initially. My take was always that she - like so many of us at that time - was finding her escape from the misery of her life in their music. Then they came out of the box as she went out the window to join the neighborhood kids. She found her support network like the fans of this kind of music have always found support within the group. Despite some of the stereotypes, the crowds at metal and numetal shows are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. The artists generally won't tolerate any less. David Draiman of Disturbed halted a concert mid-song once because a little girl in the audience got scared by the pyrotechnics
I think you nailed the interpretation. Physical and emotional abuse are horrible for children and young adults to go through, but this is about finding hope and refuge in the music and with others who have experienced getting beaten down.
100%. It made me realize or other people out there found it hard to be bouncy and positive all the time and that I wasn't alone.
I'm going to be turning 42 this year and this music still has an effect on my mental health. I'm going through repairing my childhood trauma and anytime I get stuck, songs like this are safe spaces to work through the anger and rage.
Korn is the voice of the forgotten and forsaken, the abused and desperate. Much of their work is literally a release valve for these terrible emotions and helped so many of us survive terrible situations in our youth.
You may be ready for Daddy.
Buckle up.
Nobody's ready for daddy...
...but that's the point
I was a Goth, Nu-Metal head back in those days. Now I'm on the flip side of you and enjoying finding out about hip-hop and rapping from back then and now.
I was Goth when Korn first come out as well.
I am still goth at heart. Just haven't had time in Years to actually goth out.
As a family man who works a public job, have to keep up the persona to make the status quo lol !
But I still love my gothic inspirations as well as bands like Korn !
@@TheOmegaRain I'm actually disabled now and in my early 40's. I'd still Goth out all day and night if it didn't cost an extreme amount to dress the way I did as I did in my teens and early 20s. Hot Topic is not even 'near' the 'real' Goth out we used to do. To even get a real whole upper bodied corset these days is well over $100+. So yeah, nope can't afford anything like that anymore but the music I'm still heavy into even though things like Cradle of Filth is not near my favorite band even tho as we both stated we're still Goth at heart. My top 3 bands are: "Queen, Korn, and then Slipknot. Right after them is Motionless in White, FFDP,, and then believe it or not Falling in Reverse. : )
Korn is more about the emotions it evokes than crazy vocal range. Thoughtless and coming undone are some of my favortites.
Alot of us in that generation where abused and over powered as children and teens. My father was a monster and did that to me to the point I lost control of my bowls and blatter more then once over stupid little things. And a lot of people I grew up with went thru the same. It was either abuse or we where left alone. They even had a commercial telling our parents .... It's 10 o'clock do you know where your kids are.... I'm 45 and this music was a way for us to rebel and heal back then!. Love the reactions and raw emotions in your videos love the fact I found your channel
Blind live at Woodstock is 🔥
Glad to see you dive into more Korn .........great song and another great reaction! That's the best part about music.......the creator is expressing something and the audience may relate or feel something different in the same way
korn is a whole vibe man, the first band i really got into as a 10 year old. i was born 1990. seen them many times. johnathan davis. as a vocalist is the voice to many that have been hurt. cheers man.
KoRn got me through so much growing up. They are very therapeutic with their lyrics and Jonathan Davis's story is intense. His most emotional and disturbing song is called "Daddy" very few reactors can get through it because it talks of his childhood and sexual abuse. It's heart breaking. His whole story is a testament of being strong and overcoming your past. Definitely check out "Thoughtless" they also do a song with Ice Cube called "Children of the Korn" that song is awesome. Hope you jump down the Korn rabbit hole. It's a deep one if you're open minded
My favorite reaction of yours so far, thanks for taking time to understand and appreciate the help korn gave to us with their music.
I'm 35 now and this music is partially responsible for me surviving my childhood
Snuff is an emotionally heavy song, not a loud one. It's one of Slipknot's slowest and most melodic and beautiful sounding ones, it's about a one sided relationship that falls apart. The Cory Taylor live acoustic version is incredibly emotional. ua-cam.com/video/QBK6xymmKHM/v-deo.html
I sent that song to somebody I thought I loved because the lyrics just hit, and they came back and acted like the victim.
Here is a list (we are the same age - plus i believe close in taste in music)
Korn:
Obviously - Freak on a leash(biggest hit)
Got the Life (has a funky hip hop influence)
Blind Live at woodstock - you never see a crowd like this…. And its the perfect buildup opening song.
Those three were at their peak.
Rotting Vein - IMO shows how Diff John Davis is and the Vocal solo in it is just next level
Back in the 90s rock was a big part of pop music and it was directly putting forward the darkness, pain, and mental health issues that had been kind of pushed out of public awareness previously. The coolest bands were the ones who tapped into the aggression, tabboo sexuality and emotional sickness of humanity. Every generation thinks the music of their own youth was the best, but this stuff really connected with us 90s kids back in school
"Blind" live from Woodstock is a must! U will be amazed promise and not so dark lol
The lead singer, Jonathon Davis, went through a lot growing up and much of the music is reflective of that. Be cautious of Daddy, its dark and triggering to many people. Its great for awareness but a rough listen.
You were spot on with this one! This is a really heavy subject depicted in a really raw way and a lot of people get freaked out about it (I don't really blame them) and they won't even try to recognize the art in it, which I believe you can still do even if it's not your jam. But I'm happy you did!
Snuff by Slipknot is for sure heavy but it will surprise you how non heavy (as in heavy metal) the sound is especially for Slipknot. For people who've only heard a couple Slipknot songs it's hard to imagine it's even a Slipknot song.
And I'm sure you won't think Snuff is too much for you when you hear it. It's just a beautifully heartfelt song more than anything else.
I think people make Snuff sound weirder than it is. If you don't listen to the lyrics it's just a beautiful heartfelt song.
And even lyrically it is definitely not as brutal as Falling away from me.
And you handled this one great so you will have no problem with Snuff!
My first concert was a Korn show! R.I.P. Gremlin 🙏❤️🙏
P.s. for an awesome B-side Korn track, check out the song "Wicked" off of the album "Life is Peachy". Have a GREAT day y'all!
I’m guessing by now people are requesting Daddy. And all these videos will make sense when u hear it. But be prepared it’s a very HARD listen. It’s gut wrenching!
This album was my lullaby to get to sleep as a teen. This album is forever a favorite of mine. If you have gone through childhood trauma, music like this is a life saver when you feel like no one around you understands what you are going through.
You hit the nail on the head. Im a survivior of childhood abuse, and this song speaks to my soul. It sounds like the pain we go through and the voices circling in our head in the aftermath of trauma. I love this song because it makes me feel seen and less alone. The trauma never leaves you. I'm 38 and despite all the therapy and healing I've done, I'm still brought to my knees from time to time from the pain that lingers.
MOAR KORN!!!
Please dont do Daddy though, they have so many other bangers.
Korn was one of the first to really bring out a message like these that gave a lot of abused people an outlet. From the first when I found Korn I fell in love. They left an impact with me that I'll never forget.
I love seeing your experience through korn and what they portray so beautifully. The angst, pain, sadness of the youth that grows through abusive environments. Songs like “got the life” displays the unique sound that Korn has and Jonathan’s vocals are pretty legit and dynamic through the song. Keep doing what you do man, it’s legit.
What you’re saying here at 6:11 is exactly spot on. The only way you can let out how you’re feeling is through the aggressive sounds made through the music. As an adult of child abuse, especially in the 90’s, bands like this helped us vent soooo much. Koяn is my fav band of all time because their lyrics were so relatable and if they weren’t, the sound was a nice expression.
Much luv P for going down this road in musical exploration! #BKG
As a child of abuse, married to a child of a different type of abuse (me physical, her cult isolation), I've got to say, I'm thankful you didn't go through it.
Some scars can't be hidden by clothes and they are way harder to overcome. I have flashbacks and core memories around it. She never fully liberated herself. We spent years abusing each other, but thankfully that's over.
It's rough.
Yeah agreed. This is my favourite Korn song. Very heavy, in both the music, the lyrics, and the feeling. But he wrote what he knew. This was something that a lot of people grew up experiencing and music like this helped as an outlet.
My favorite band of all time ❤. JD can sing sing!
omg bro...thank you for doing Korn...so many songs. although Korn will take you down an uncomfortable road.... their songs have helped soo many that went through it.... please keep looking into their music...I love your reactions.
"Daddy" is probably the most gruesome song with his abuse.. its a hard listen but very emotional
Do you think he is ready for daddy. I think daddy would make him cry.
@@wesleyyoung4419 Definitely not
I'm happy you don't understand!!!! Sending love from Australia
It's all kinds of abuse mental, emotional, physical. The box represents a place to run away to. A safe place. The kids coming to the aid and getting away from the abuse.
So many Korn songs.. Got the Life, Blind, Coming undone are a few of the my favs, more but cant think right now.
Hearing this music as an adult brings tears to my eyes knowing what it got me through as a kid.
I had good parents, I wasn't abused or anything, but still Korn spoke to me, tapped in the inner rage inside me, it was an outlet for me.
Yeah as some one with abusive child hood Korn was huge for me. Its heavy as shit for messed up kids in 90s. Like my dad used me a punching bag when he drank. Add in the undiagnosed autism I felt like a freak, not accepted at home, not accepted by kids my age. Life was just pain so Korn was huge deal in my childhood and my fave band as young teen. Like I get tears just hearing this remembering listining to this on my diskman after my dad kicked my ass.
I really like "Oildale" from Korn III. He uses his voice in such different ways. Imho Korn III is an underrated album.
Damn, you, interpreting the video and lyrics as "not being able to protect yourself" hit hard. And it's true.
Dude you are putting out reactions at a crazy pace. Props I need to step up my game.
Korn is one of my favorite bands. In Freak, i believe its called scat. Love their vibe. A lot of neglected abused kids found an outlet in their music.❤
Dude , you should see them live ...... I've seen them half dozen times or so ...... their performances are epic !!
Music is always there when you need it. I know music has saved my life before. Music that nobody would expect like Korn, Coal Chamber, Cradle of Filth. They got me through some bad times. The right music can make you forget the pain for a while.
Please do Word Up! and Another Brick in the Wall.
Yes. I was an abused kid in the 90s and 00s, and Korn and Eminem and Linkin Park got me through, gave me peace that I wasn't alone, I could survive like them, and create beautiful (in its own ways) art out of it one day. They gave hope and release and someone to relate to.
10:39 I never noticed until this video the look on her face is, you will never f-ing touch me again, and her determination when she leaves. What an amazing acting job by her❣ I think many of us can relate to and remember when we hit that point, whether it was at a young age or we didn't have a way to stop it until we were older. BP, Korn has a lot more great songs you can have fun with :) Got the Life, Here to Stay (probably my favorite song, the official video still melts my brain), Thoughtless (about bullying and a young man's fantasy revenge, lol).
You had a perfect reading on this song and it's meaning. Touching reaction man. Love this!
If you listen to the actual Freak on a Leash album, the songs all blend from one track right into the next, it's quite a musical experience.
Korn did a phenomenal version of Another Brick in the Wall too.
Fun fact but Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit directed the music video ! That and many other videos (including his own LP videos). He's good friend with JD and they toured together at the time. He's truly underrated
Jonathan Davis(Korn, Lead Singer) and David Draimen(Disturbed, Lead Singer) Did almost the entire Soundtrack for the Movie Queen of the Damned. Both Vocal ranges soar on those songs
Best reaction I saw since two years now. Subscribed already
"Dead bodies everywhere" is another great song off this album.
Always here for more KoRn! Thanks BP!
their songs are deep bro. Johnathan had a REALLY rough life and he tells his story through his lyrics. He also speaks for other people and their trauma.
The beginning sounded so good in my truck in highschool. Had those 10s maxed out with it.
If you haven't heard the song already, I recommend The wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot. The song is based on a true story.
The fact that you gave props to your parents for how they raised you is proofthst they did well raising you.
Such a powerful song man ! And you said it , his voice is so different and good in my teenager days I shouted the chorus with the anger against the world in those years hahaha 😅 but music helps !
Listen to Daddy by Korn. One of the most emotional songs ever. He really cried in the end of the song.
He's not ready
Korn - Twisted Transistor (Official Video)!!!!!!
As a survivor of childhood abuse I can tell you this band saved my life.
You really need to watch some Korn live or unplugged. Hits you different! amazing band!
He actually needs to have oxygen between songs live on stage these days.
This great live song
11:14 I think it could be interpreted in anyway that relates to someone, abuse in its many forms. Some may have not been physically abused, but maybe they were verbally abused, or even worse…
For most of us that were zillennials/elder millennials, or whatever you want to call us, this hit at that right time in adolescence as the system started going down hill but before any bullying laws started. When we get sitcoms and cartoons talking about how if you called the state on your parent you'd be taken away and throwen in a home. Early grunge, Korn, Nu metal in general and some alt Rock became the anthems to the island of misfit Toys. Kids with Dad homes, kids who didn't put in school, were people that just had trauma. Hell this song return to my life after trying to get out of the service and how viewed my time in Iraq.
KORN- thoughtless, alone I break and blind live at Woodstock!!!
Jonathan was severely abused as a child. His song Daddy is crushing hit home hard. He gave all of us that dealt with stuff like this growing up a voice and that we weren't alone.
Korn are in the box the girl is holding - the green background is the same as the lining of the box. That's why the band members are looking up at some points during the video. They are looking up at the girl who is looking in the box.
In 1998 I was lucky to see Korn with Metallica and Jonathan Davis played the bagpipes. It was incredible!!
This song was liberating for me as a teenager
My take on "whats in the box" is an escape. Anything that lets you escape the pain youre feeling.
This came out when I was 15/16, and I was in a brutal depression. I had dropped out of school, and just wanted to d*e. I used to watch this video crying along with the girl, just as hard. It was actually a form of relief to be able to cry/scream out my pain along with someone, even though they were fictional.
The newest song with gibberish is “Worst is on its way” very good one.
The bass player Has his rap album, Fieldys dreams Rock n Roll Gangster
Brian “Head” Welch has is own album, Save me from my self and his had another bad called Love and Death.
❤❤❤❤ KoRn! Since the beginning! 😊
Man getting an album from korn, limp bizkit, or blink when you were 10 years old was hard. Parents full disapproval but still allowed it. Defiantly got a sandal to the butt l, and I sure was outta turn. But thank god, and praise to you that had to endure this.
Yaas thank you ! Korn is just so good ❤🔥 Hope to see more ‼some suggestions if wanted : Here to Stay , Y'all wanna single, Thoughtless, Got The Life, Coming Undone, Somebody Someone, Dead Bodies Everywhere and Right Now ..... Peace and love 💜 🤘
This song reminds me a lot of the movie Sucker Punch. It is a beautiful and emotional action movie. But the song aligns so much with the story and vibe of the movie.
It’s a hard video and a hard subject but one that needed to be told. Love Korn.
Yes.....he did. Very much so.
I fuckin love Korn, their music is the shit bro
KORN - GOT THE LIFE!!!!!!!!
All good art should always comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.