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Clown by Korn
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Performed by
KornProduced by
Ross RobinsonWrited by
Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu & David Silveria & MUNKY & Brian “Head” Welch & Jonathan Davis & KornAbout
“Clown” was one of two songs released in advance to promote Korn’s forthcoming debut self-titled album.
It was later released to radio in 1996 as the album’s fourth single.
Its lyrics were inspired by a concertgoer in San Diego who verbally harrassed the band, telling them to go back to their home...
Clown Lyrics
[Intro: Jonathan Davis, Head, David Silveria, and Ross Robinson]
"Anger builds within my body"—alright, go
(Aah!) "Four" I just said, (Four) you faggot piece of shit (Four?) on the ground
Four?
Ugh... hey, what are you talkin' about, Ross?
Hey, the song starts, "Eh! "Eh" "Eh!"
Hey, are you saying so there's no clicks?
(Hey, we're recording, now start!)
Just fucking do it, dammit!
Look at Twist, I wish we could put Twist on the fuckin' tape
Wanna hear it? (Stupid...)
Fuck you! Fuck you!
*laughing*
(Go!)
Okay... you piece of shit
[Verse 1]
Anger inside builds within my body
Why'd you hit me?
What have I done?
You tried to hit me!
[Chorus]
Scream at me again if you like
Throw your hate at me with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy and you're harder than me
What's with you, boy, think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man!
[Verse 2]
I don't run around
Trying to be what's not within me
Look into my eyes, I am free
You're just a wannabe!
[Chorus]
Scream at me again, if you like
Throw your hate at me, with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy and you're harder than me
What's with you, boy, think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man!
[Post-Chorus]
To come out...
[Bridge 1]
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
Hit me, clown, because I'm not from your town now
Hit me, clown
[Bridge 2]
Clown you ain't shit! Turn around! Get your face split!
Clown you ain't shit! Turn around! Get your face split!
Clown you ain't shit! Turn around! Get your face split!
Clown you ain't shit! Turn around! Get your face split!
[Chorus]
Turn, if you like
Throw your hate at me, with all your might
Hit me 'cause I'm strange, hit me
Tell me I'm a pussy and you're harder than me
What's with you, boy, think hard
A tattooed body to hide who you are
Scared to be honest, be yourself
A cowardly man!
[Outro]
I'm just a fucking little, I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little, I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little, I'm just a fucking little
I'm just a fucking little
Clown Q&A
Who wrote Clown's ?
Clown was written by Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu & David Silveria & MUNKY & Brian “Head” Welch & Jonathan Davis & Korn.
Who produced Clown's ?
Clown was produced by Ross Robinson.
What is the story behind the intro of the song?
The band told Rolling Stone about the talking at the beginning of “Clown”:
Jonathan Davis, vocals: I remember when we started up “Clown,” David was refusing to start the song, ’cause he didn’t understand what was going on and I was getting frustrated and talking shit to him. It was irritating.
Dav...
What did Korn say about "Clown"?
Jonathan Davis' explanation of the origin of the song can be found in the book Korn: Life In The Pit:
The guy was from San Diego who took a swing at me. He’s all “Fuck you! Go back to Bakersfield!” Well I didn’t understand that, so I bent down and he tried to swing at me, and our road manager Jeff...