As someone who tried to save a failing relationship until there was no more hope left for it, that's the point in the song where the floodgates open for me.
Snuff was from the 2009 Slipknot record "All hope is gone" and was written about Corey's divorce with his wife, and was about the emotions he went through during the process. And even though he didn't want it to end he had to expect it. Because if they tried to repair the relationship only for it fail again he wouldn't be able to bare it. Originally they weren't sure if they should put it out under the Slipknot name because it was so different from usual Slipknot. However bassist Paul Grey really pushed for it and went on to be one of their biggest hits. However in 2009 Paul died of a drug overdose. Since then it has been for his memory. When he says " angels lie to keep control" you'll see he looks upwards to look at Paul.
I'm not a religious person at all, but I've got 'Angels lie to keep control' tattooed on me. It's both painful and beautiful in so many levels, just like this song. Great reaction. 👌🏻
Would love to see you deep dive into some Slipknot and break down their lyrics. A lot of people think of metal and think it's all noise and screaming however its heavily focused on lyricism and delivering a message.
Snuff is also what you do when you put out a candle. Candle Snuffers used to be a thing. The were little bell shaped devices attached to a stick that you would place over a candle flame to snuff it out. I think that's the snuff he is referring to. A candle (or relationship) being snuffed out.
I already know your reaction to this song, it's personal for me and so many others. I'm here to say thank you for being a psych nurse , people like you saved my life and taught me that I don't have to live every day wishing it was my last and that I don't have to forget her to be happy, you are a hero
Agree psych nurse's are deffently heros, people forget that mental health issuse can be termanal, and as someone who has lived it too I belive they need more recognison then is given so I add my thanks to yours. I also send my love to you and yours. Never forget.
While this version is so powerful, because you can feel Corey's pain... the studio version is intense musically, makes you feel it in your chest. Worth checking out. Just found you today, really enjoying your videos! 💙
Great reaction. A few suggestions; The Pretty Reckless "25" acustic. Halestorm "Break In w/Amy Lee" studio version. The Warning "Dust To Dust" live at Lunario.
Hey man! Quoting another comment from a different reaction (so all credits to that guy) but here's the background! This one has a dual meaning for Corey now. Originally the song was written about a relationship. Corey didn't really write things for Slipknot, but when Paul Gray the bassist heard it, he basically championed for it to be finished and released as a Slipknot track. Paul passed away in 2010 from an overdose of mixing meds. So for Corey it's not just about lost love, but also the loss of one of a close friend. Great reaction, otherwise! Good luck to you from 🇮🇳
@@TheSyncos hahah wow i seriously dont remember (my bad, i apologise) but thanks for replying to this man! Like I said, all credits to you for that info. Id copied your message and sent it to a friend for context on Corey and Snuff a while back and i ended up using that message here. Hope you're doing well man :)
@@adityashivam_ Let me tell you, it was surreal. I went to basically write the same thing here, and up until now didn't think I had a distinct way of writing things. I don't know if I was remembering saying it or not but it sounded like my own voice while reading it. Wild.
Corey Taylor is SO talented!!!! He's also the frontman of the band STone Sour, check out their song "Looking through the Glass"! This song cuts deep! You can def feel his pain!
I met guy today who told me that after his break up of a five year relationship, it took him six months to listen to this song again. I am currently on week two of my 23 year-long relationship's breakup. I got a long way to go but after everything she did and said; as of right now, if she asked me to take her back it would be an emphatic YES! before the words finish leaving her lips. It can be painful but I love how cathartic metal music can be. I feel his pain, and he shares mine, as do so many of my metal brethren. 🤘🏻🖤
@@niklassrk I'm doing better, thanks for asking. Still tough, especially now that I know she is considering reconciling but has yet to give me an answer. I will count my blessings as they come regardless of who gives them to me. Right now I am focused on adding more value to myself so that whoever comes next will get the better deal. Whether it is my ex or not, but I am not holding my breath nor am I ready to start dating anyone yet. One day at a time.
Amazing song. Corey is an amazing singer. Love his acoustic shows. Many reactors do this song, and they almost always choose this version. There are videos of him doing this song where he actually "break down" at the end.
As someone involved in Psychology health, you should dive into tons of metal as I feel deals with deep psych issues way more than most other genres. Metal heads are actually Mental Heads in one way or another.
Coreyw voice is my favorite of all and I love this performance. He sometimes even cries a lot more when performing this, because it reminds him of his friend and band mate Paul who died. Please check out Apocalyptica ft Corey Taylor I'm Not Jesus. And if you want to hear him in an almost pop Duett: Alive Tonight ft Corey "My Underworld" Greetings from Germany
When I remember correctly he wrote the song about his ex wife Scarlett. If he now sings the song, it's for his friend Paul who took his own life. He truly is full of pain.
Paul's death was an accidentally od...he did NOT take his own life. He had everything to live for. A beautiful daughter and a loving wife. Drugs got the best of him.
My understanding is that, the song was written about someone who has helped Corey through some really dark times in his life. He had feelings for this person and thought they did as well. I know there is more to the back story of the song than this but I don't remember off the top of my head. I do however know that this song was later dedicated to Slipknot's late bassist Paul Gray.
@@nickforell1 if i recall the bassist had a heart condition and decided that he could not deal with the pain anymore so took his own life. Heart-breaking.
Got decision on this review. Corey Taylor has some vocal chops that go unnoticed in Slipknot. Going to see him solo in the fall. Check out his side project(s). Namely Stone Sour.
Corey also does some of the best covers. I've been a Slipknot fan forever, but I only realized how many covers he has done the past few years. I definitely recommend checking some of those out also.
Snuff is also a type of illegal movies. Where the violence was real, think most were fake, or at least the few sort of infamous once. The Movie "8 MM" is about a detective diving in to snuff movie making to solve a murder. With Nicklas Cage and the main guy from Sopranos.
I appreciate this review so much! ☺I love the way you delve into the lyrics and emotions. This may seem very random, but I imagine you'd enjoy reacting to "Whispers of Your Death" by Counterparts. The singer wrote the song about his cat, who was very ill at the time (and eventually passed away). Also, the music video for "Constance" by Spiritbox, a very emotional audio-visual experience. I'd absolutely love to see you react to either of these. The lyrics are the most important part of the Counterparts song, and the music video is the most important focus of the Spiritbox song.
That's the thing with this song is that even his original intention got changed to a different meaning. This song can mean many things as a well written song often does.
For me, this song hits me for being about drugs. Thats just how it hits ME.. I'm lucky to never been that down due to heartbreak of love -but I've always been the person that friends came to and talked to when they wanted to talk -but after hearing the same talk over and over again from the same people not listening I just went blank and turned over after hearing that a friend of mine did the O and D.. they talk to you just to vent but many just do it to talk but when they hang up they go back to what they did before the call... Somewhat I see the call for help for some being just another hit/fix to keep on going.. Best thing you could do if you are in trouble or if you feel a friend of your is... it's "just" to swallow your pride and seek help. Tell the close ones and see a professional to talk to (and not just one (because I had a HORRIBLE one who I feel needed therapy too)).. first of all -tell the ones closest to you and then go up the steps and see how many who are willing to lift you up from the dark.
This song pretty much describes a relationship I had with a friend but like a bit more, we never could really act on it. We fell out & he got cancer & died very fast. But I noticed some of the people he had introduced me to unfriended me & stuff, I have no doubt he was in their ear how horrible a person I am cos I wouldn't put up with his bullshit. I moved & had been frozen out so I didn't know how sick he was until it was "so if you believe in anything now is the time, we are at the hospital sitting vigil" & I was 4hr away. I wouldn't have made it. 20 years of friendship gone. He's been gone 5 years next month. This song breaks me
Hi Nick! New Subscriber. Found you via my recent obsession with all things Ren but this is a favorite song and I wanted to see your reaction to it. Just my opinion, pause when and where you want!! That's the point of a reaction video! I wanna know the parts that take your breath away and the parts that get your heart pumping. If someone gets upset with your pausing it on YOUR channel....they should go and watch the video in it's entirety on the artists' channel...
Hey, maybe you could react to VALID BLU - Poison (in my veins). It’s a modern prog rock band from Germany. The video and the song are really crazy and amazing! Greetings😊
Snuff in this context is referring to extinguishing. Or more plainly like a snuff film where someone dies at the end. Songs like this mean little to me however. As what used to be called a psychopath, my idea of love is very different from yours most likely. I don't love like in movies. People have value to me or they do not. The ones with value I desire very intently. The ones I don't value, I don't. It's just math.
"Snuff films" are where someone is killed, but really. Not fiction. The line is "I won't listen to your shame" So, back in the 80's when I was in the psych ward why didn't we have angelic looking nurses?!?
