Bury all your secrets in my skin
Come away with innocence, and leave me with my sins
The air around me still feels like a cage
And love is just a camouflage for what resembles rage again
So, if you love me, let me go
And run away before I know
My heart is just too dark to care
I can't destroy what isn't there
Deliver me into my fate
If I'm alone I cannot hate
I don't deserve to have you
Ooh, my smile was taken long ago
If I can change I hope I never know
I still press your letters to my lips
And cherish them in parts of me that savor every kiss
I couldn't face a life without your light (without your light)
But all of that was ripped apart when you refused to fight
So, save your breath, I will not hear
I think I made it very clear
You couldn't hate enough to love
Is that supposed to be enough?
I only wish you weren't my friend
Then I could hurt you in the end
I never claimed to be a saint
Ooh, my own was banished long ago
It took the death of hope to let you go
Oh, oh
So, break yourself against my stones
And spit your pity in my soul
You never needed any help
You sold me out to save yourself
And I won't listen to your shame
You ran away, you're all the same
Angels lie to keep control
Ooh, my love was punished long ago
If you still care, don't ever let me know
If you still care, don't ever let me know
About This Song
"Snuff" is Slipknot's most vulnerable and emotionally raw ballad, stripping away the band's trademark aggression to reveal profound themes of self-loathing, toxic love, and emotional sacrifice. The song explores the devastating psychology of someone who believes they're too damaged to deserve love, begging their partner to leave before they inevitably cause harm. Musically, it represents a dramatic departure from Slipknot's heavy metal roots, featuring delicate acoustic guitar work, subtle orchestration, and Corey Taylor's most restrained vocal performance, building to powerful emotional crescendos without relying on screaming or distortion. The lyrics delve into the complex dynamics of a relationship where one person views themselves as fundamentally broken, using metaphors of burial, cages, and darkness to express how depression and trauma can make someone feel unworthy of happiness. The song's title itself references the act of extinguishing something precious, reflecting the protagonist's desire to end the relationship not out of lack of love, but from a misguided belief that their darkness will inevitably corrupt their partner's innocence. This haunting exploration of mental health struggles and self-sabotage resonated deeply with fans who had never heard Slipknot address such intimate emotional territory with such naked honesty. The track's sparse production and Taylor's aching delivery create an atmosphere of profound loneliness that made it one of the band's most emotionally impactful songs, proving their ability to convey devastating vulnerability alongside their typical cathartic rage.
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