Solway Firth is So Lyrically & Musically Satisfying

Audio only Finally! Here's my reaction to Slipknot's "Solway Firth." I know, I know, it's not the music video. But for Slipknot especially, I'm here to focus on the song and the song itself, without the added visual stimulation. :) Agree to disagree, I guess. A huge thank you to all of you maggots who asked for this one: Brandon Taylor, Gabriel Stratton, Duran millward, Rafael Lemgruber, Anthony C, Adam N, Tristan Knight, domagoj jerković. I really enjoyed it, and I do plan to watch the video at some point. I have a list of Slipknot songs to do, so more on the way. Thanks for watching. You all are awesome. :)
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My Top 10 Slipknot songs as of today:
1) Snuff
2) Nero Forte
3) Vermilion Pt. 2
4) Devil in I
5) Before I Forget
6) Solway Firth
7) Unsainted
8) Orphan
9) Duality
10) Sulfur
Audio Used: • Solway Firth
Video Used: • Video
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[@tristantknight]

Lauren: if something is my favorite, it's under Snuff. Me: so what you're saying is it's not up to Snuff? 😋

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

YES! :)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I'm still laughing at this, btw. :)

[@regorf]

Corey has said that most of WANYK lyrics are about his relationship when he was with his ex-wife, which he described as abusive and toxic.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It sucks what people have to go through to create great art, right?

[@regorf]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee I don't listen to much rap anymore, but one Hopsin line has stuck with me from when I did. And it's very simple: "Music can make a struggle seem cool, it's not. "

[@damianwilliams6240]

Birth of the Cruel, my favorite jam off this album!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Going on the list, thanks! :)

[@jumpyplays]

10:28 for once, no, that isn't Sid. That's Craig Jones (The spiky mask guy). He is the sampler of the band. He ties in the environment of the songs together and really fills the empty space, his role is subtle, but you do notice the difference if his samples weren't in there.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Pinhead. Got it. What a bummer though. I thought I was finally learning!

[@damcrazy26]

The fact that you know more than just Corey Taylor says you’re learning.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I have my own names for them, but yeah. :D

[@damcrazy26]

Slipknot members Vocals- Corey Taylor (duh) Guitar- Jim Root (phantom of the opera) & Mick Thomson (evil Casey Jones) Bass- Paul Gray (died of an OD) Alessandro Venturella Percussion- M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan & Chris Fehn (Pinocchio) (dismissed after suing the band for more money) (don’t know his replacement) Drums- Joey Jordison (dismissed after needing time off for medical but there was no guarantee he would ever drum again) replaced with Jay Weinberg (his dad was/is Bruce Springsteen’s drummer) Turntable- Sid Wilson Keyboard- Craig Jones (pin head)

[@Bawbag0110]

@@damcrazy26 Chris replacement is Michael Pfaff

[@liamm9962]

The Solway firth is an area of the Irish Sea, that's why he sang with an Irish accent. A firth is a type of body of water, kind of like loch means lake (i.e.Loch Ness)

[@revelation8199]

I respect your decision to only react to the audio/lyrics instead of the video, people really do get distracted by what’s happening in the video and don’t pay as much attention to the actual music. Love your channel and the time you put into your breakdowns of the songs, keep it up!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thank you so much! Yes, it's all about the music for me. It's the only way to do this. :)

[@rockerfella8122]

As others probably you have shown up in my recommendations. You may need to find some better company... Any familiarity with Type O Negative? Enjoying your videos 🍻🤟🏼

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I don't know this band. Any particular songs?

[@gaelflores6882]

This Is my favorite song, not just from this album, This Is my favorite song from this band, and I really aprecciate that you took Your Time with the lyrics. The line: "You want a real Smile, or the one I use to practice not to feel like a failure" always hit really deep in my heart. It's disappointing that most of reactors doesn't took the Time to analize the lyrics. Just found out Your channel, It's really nice to see people like you that don't overreacted when they hear a song. PS: I'm sorry if my english Is Bad, It's not my native language. Almost forgot, if you want to hear some good drums, try with Three Nil and The Blister Exists from The Subliminal Verses.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate your comments. I'll add that song to my list. :)

[@brandonsimmons1695]

This song is a masterpiece

[@zapfoe]

Loved it. Good job. Don't apologize for longer videos. Your analysis and opinions are very valid and I for one enjoy hearing you talk a bit more in depth. A lot of reactors talk for 5 minutes - listen to the song - throw out "like, comment & subscribe!" and end it there. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I'm definitely here to talk about things--that's the whole point imo--but MOST people skip all the parts of me saying anything. I get it, but *during* the song is only like 10% of a reaction. I'm not complaining. I'm just thankful anyone is watching any of it. :D

[@joshmoore4373]

There's a lot of singers that are great at bring out extreme emotion through the vocals but Corey Taylor is just next level with that shit and he does in so many different ways

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Can't argue with that. :)

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

Agree totally.. Pain makes the best songs.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Yup.

[@dariolupo5350]

Also “not long for this world “ is an amazing track

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

On my list, thanks! :)

[@elibertonmarcelino5466]

Craig Jones in the keyboard. And sampler

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Pinhead :)

[@thecraigfish8316]

You really deserve to have way more subscribers than you have

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Well thanks. I don't know about that. It's only been two weeks. I'm going to keep doing my thing. That's all I know. :)

[@TDH_Callous]

Ikr

[@bobhydro913]

Well Lauren, your video popped up on my recommend on a unrelated video about animals and I'm watching because I like to reaffrim my belief that Slipknot is great.

[@xDvsking666x]

That last set of verses "While I was learning to live You taught me how to die I guess I got what I wanted Another needle in the back through purified scarification It wasn't somebody else You fucking did it to me You want a real smile? I haven't smiled in years" Always sends chills up my spine

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Probably the best part of the song, lyrically. :)

[@nickantonelli5268]

Facts

[@tojorozombie]

Subbed! Thanks to the YT algorithm gods! I dig your low-key delivery, in addition to your preference for reacting to audio over video. Keep on keeping on! Rad content! ~Metalhead, Class of ‘85🤘

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks! :)

[@Benster5126]

You should do (sic), eyeless, or Left behind those are some of my favorites.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

On the list, thanks! :)

[@merkat4460]

If you want like the most heavy and painful out of slipknot then metabolic or left behind.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I thought that's what Disasterpiece was! Oh my. Yeah, no promises here, but I'll write them down.

[@myrtillus_official]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee metabolic and diluted yes... Very painful lyrically

[@StirbMensch]

Little did I know, this period last year, that by fall I would relate so hard to these lyrics, along with Nero Forte and Liar's Funeral, following a disastrous (albeit thankfully short lived) relationship.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

At least you have the music, eh?

[@StirbMensch]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee aye, their lyrics have helped me out multiple times in my life, provided a real outlet for the pain and anger...

[@TRIUMVIRATEMEDIA]

I love the melody of the chorus

[@CaioViniciusMaciel21]

Loved the things you said about the work they done. Nice video!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It had to be said! Thanks for watching. :)

[@rafaellemgruber8401]

Glad you liked It, It is my favourite song trom their last album

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

So that means you've never heard Nero Forte, right? :D

[@dennisbarker5986]

Just found your channel. I really enjoy your interpretation of the music . Slipknot fans are a wide variety of the population and I love to see others interpretation of it .

[@user-ro9jx9zp8v]

Slipknot is my second favorite group after Jinjer so every Slipknot reaction song and channel reacting to Slipknot I always find. Love your reaction so keep up the great work and Love Ya

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@HellSpartanZ]

Still here two years later 😎🙃

[@TheStefan6969]

This is fantastic. Love this rabbit hole!!!! 😉🤘❤✌

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@huntergearling3815]

Love this song and the music video promoted a great show too

[@SJRenkola]

This is by far my favorite Slipknot song since Iowa. It is so damn good. The only other one that is close is XIX.

[@mamad.biasab]

totally art . this music is awesome

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Agreed.

[@markspooner4883]

Here is a few favs of mine from Slipknot. Wait & Bleed, Physcosocial, Killpop, and Custer which really amps me up and has some cool alarm type sounds. Custer reminds me of this song.

[@lxr_3]

I love your slipknot reactions !!! Keep em up + here's a new subscriber

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks so much! They've been my favorite band to do so far. Their songs are the most unexpected. I never know what's going to happen. :)

[@lxr_3]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee react to gematria ( the killing name ) please ♥️

[@anthonyc8688]

Wasn’t sure if you’d like it! Great review!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

So much to love here!

[@Drescher1984]

You have to see them live, and if you like it, then see them a couple more times and you'll appreciate the first one more then the first time. They have a way of show there dedication to preform.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I can't realistically see me at a Slipknot show. I can barely get through a 5 minute track without breaks. :D

[@Drescher1984]

Hehe it could be at a festival with other artists. You don't have to be up front or in a mosh

[@normanwatterson2144]

I loved that you did this song because this song has some old Iowa-era vibes.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Anger? :D

[@mattggo-t]

Recently found your channel while looking at Slipknot reactions. LOVE it. Thank you. Appreciate you reacting to the song/lyrics. Pauses are hilarious! Epic song, beautifully crafted like the rest of the album. Prefer it to Nero Forte by a small margin. Love the reaction, thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Welcome to my insanity. ☺️

[@mattggo-t]

'Let's hear it for the damaged, who understands but the broken' 😁

[@noobsshadow6492]

10:16 Thats "Wah" Pedal on the guitars and Craigs samples in the background.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks! I was feeling proud for knowing what that was. Oh, well. :)

[@loudthings]

I like your lyrics analysis, Lauren)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks! I'm often wrong but I like to try. :)

[@stephenpetrovich2383]

Have you watched them live? There are technically 3 drummers of a sort. One main drummer and 2 percussionists. The clang you are mentioning sounds like Clown (one of the percussionists) hitting the beer keg with the bat that he uses.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I've only seen short clips back when I was --more-- afraid of them. lol

[@friedsammies9637]

After the slipknot phase of the channel someday the Sabaton people will show up and then you're really in for a ride, best band on the planet!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It's not a phase, Mom! You just don't understand! hehe :) Adding it to the list, thanks!

[@lukedoran9192]

You should react to everything ends by slipknot, it’s a song about the last time Corey tried to kill himself, I think it was because of a breakup. It has some deep lyrics and it’s heavy so definitely check it out

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Adding it to the list, thanks! :)

[@atomicr4y472]

Corey Taylor has a way with his lyrics and vocal style that allows him to convey so many emotions. And if he starts to sound like he's going insane while singing, I usually say that's when he's at his best.,

[@Walocial]

Lately Skeptic has become a very replayed Slipknot song for me. You should give it a listen! From the Gray chapter, quite a sad song actually.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Sad, I like. Going on the list, thanks! :)

[@neonviking2229]

I like your line about pain bringing out the best songs. (Paraphrasing.) I have two suggestions for you but they come with a warning. Neither of these songs are for the faint of heart. They both deal with very heavy subject matter. One is Daddy by Korn and the other is Jonestown Tea by Otep. I listen to alot of different types of music and these 2 songs are by far the most emotional I've ever heard. (And believe me I've looked.)

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I've heard the Korn one but the other I'm not familiar with. No promises, but I'll add it to the list.

[@kickemnthenards]

Enjoying your videos. I also came into Slipknot later. Even though I love metal. I suggest you listen to red flag of their latest album. Cheers

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

On the list, thanks! :)

[@aaronbrowne6370]

Custer live @ knotfest 2014 is fire

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Eventually I will get to this. :)

[@damcrazy26]

Snuff was the first Slipknot song I ever heard. I knew who they were, I just never thought I’d like them. But I heard Snuff right after my divorce was finalized, and it saved my life! Then I heard Dead Memories, then Psychosocial, then just went through their whole catalog. Snuff will always be my favorite for sentimental reasons, but I’d have to say The Devil in I is my favorite song now. Also, I love that you do the lyrical reactions instead of the videos, but when you get to Spit it Out you should watch the Live at Download 2009 video. Former drummer Joey Jordison GETS DOWN!!! And I know how much you love drums...

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Yes, Snuff is everything. For now, Devil in I is sitting in my #4 spot. :) I think I'll have to watch this video. I keep seeing it mentioned over and over. And over. Thanks for watching! :)

[@punksterdude8290]

The drumming in this is off the scale.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Jay Awesome Sauce Weinberg. :)

[@punksterdude8290]

I never thought they would be able to replace Joey but they actually did. The octopus is bloody amazing. He must have four feet the way he plays hence the octopus monicker. Drum god right there.

[@christophersmith2662]

yes is is Sid

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

There seems to be a discrepancy here.

[@detectiveshortmen2212]

Keep it up with the Knot I love it

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks! It's been fun so far. :)

[@tbwkn]

Iowa is still my favorite album followed by their self titled the vol. 3 and the rest are about equal.

[@Fenrir6Gaming]

I come here because its emotionally stimulating

[@zombiespongebob6903]

Nice list ya got going on... cant wait for the list to to keep changing... where did "disasterpiece" fall since its not on the top 10. I think "KillPop" will definitely end up on the top 10. More Corey vs angry Corey.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Oh, Disasterpiece. Last time, I just threw it in at number 48. lol. I'm just assuming I can fill in 11-47 with others I'll like better. :) Eh, I don't know about Killpop making it back in the top 10. I don't see that happening.

[@InsanityPlea100]

I am going way back here because now you have heard Not Long For this World. This song should make abit more sense now to explain (imo) This song takes place long after the events that caused WANYK to be written. The transition between Not Long and Solway Firth, i believe, is meant to represent a passage of time. Where Not Long is acceptance and forcing yourself to move on, this song is more of an 'aftershock' after a period of calm (the quiet transition). The song itself is finally having the strength to get something off your chest that you didn't know how to say or want to say before. He confronts the people in his life who stabbed him in the back. He is acknowledging people who just told him to be happier while he was depressed, and the people who walked away. He is also acknowledging his side of things (i.e, he was addicted to pain). The main concept is based around the picture of 'The Solway Firth Spaceman'. Its an image where an apparent astronaut appears behind a young girl, when no one else was there when it was taken. I.e, its an unexplainable picture that no scientist or photography expert has been able to explain. In the same way, depression is impossible to explain to people who havent experienced it. He uses this song to tell people he didn't owe them an explanation, or a fully detailed breakdown of what happened to him (fans, friends and exes), but he doesn't want them to look away, because he still has something to say. That something is, effectively, 'I failed me. But you also failed me. And you have to know it WAS partially your fault I struggled so much.' Its dark, and most people with depression dont want to tell people that they helped cause it or made it worse, but you wont help them improve if you dont tell them. Now that he has had his aftershock, or his lash out, or something triggered him to go off (the alarm bells is a warning he is about to go off on someone and tell them what he really thinks), he is saying to them, move on, be free of me, but i am also free of you. As for the echo in Not Long and the intro to this, i believe it is meant to represent things being said in your head. This song, in the beginning, shows him thinking back on his depression and it angers him. The tempo upkick and removal of echo, i believe, is meant to represent him actually saying something to someone, and not just saying it in his head. There is alot more to say, but if you read all of this, you jave probably heard enough lol.

[@6_marlon317]

Hell yeah, solway firth 😈

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Indeed. :)

[@duranmillward5410]

Fantastic reaction, I'd say for me this and nero forte are the best songs on the album by a mile, birth of the cruel is up there aswell, You say you like snuff, which is amazing but check out his solo album and the song called "Home" , he learnt the piano for this song, amazing, another level that song, and culture head.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Corey Taylor + piano?? Just stop it right now.

[@duranmillward5410]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee he wrote it for his wife, so he learned to play the piano for it

[@u9477]

dont know if you listened to these but i def recommend vermilion pt 1 and 2. also the bloodstone remix of pt 2 is pretty great

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Pt 2 is my 3rd favorite Slipknot song. :) Pt 1 is on my list.

[@justaguywholovesallthingsg2599]

Please listen to til we die by slipknot, it’s so good. Very emotional and sad but so so good.

[@christophersmith2662]

Sid and Clown go off on this tune

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Indeed.

[@alexdenmat9797]

You should check out CMFT must be stopped.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

On my list, thanks! :)

[@tristantknight]

If you haven't heard it or checked it out yet, you should react to "Popular Monster" by Falling In Reverse 😊

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I've heard this one. :)

[@johnhester2864]

The clanging you hear is one of the percussionists (clown) hitting a keg with a baseball bat.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

This is literally the only sound in a Slipknot song that I know for sure. :)

[@psychosocial1917]

You have to do Slipknot - Spit it out live at download 2009! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@detectiveshortmen2212]

Also if you want a really hype fast song listen to “Spit It Out” and maybe in a separate video listen to spit it out live with ‘Jump the f*ck up’ included

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It's on the list. :)

[@scottgibbs2243]

Live at Download 2009 is the best example of that!

[@pauliewalnuts829]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@spyrostrik7934]

Yeah the majority of these album's songs are about Corey's ex wife. Corey puts his pain in a lot of songs, or maybe in all of the songs to be honest. Pain is the main thing in Slipknot and that's what categorizes them. But also pain can be quite inspirational and moving if it's done correctly. And that's what Slipknot does.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

As I've said many times, pain makes the best music. The best art of any kind, really.

[@gabrielstratton1775]

Lauren... did you remember to look up the Solway Firth photo? The song is about things not being as they appear just like the photo is not what our appears to be

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I saw a picture of the space between Scotland and England, if that's what you mean.

[@gabrielstratton1775]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee no it's not. If you google "Solway Firth photo" it should bring up an old picture of a little girl in a summer dress taken in the solway firth meadow. But there is a hazy image of what looks like a spaceman standing behind her. The photographer and the family said the was never anyone behind her and it only showed up in the one picture

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I did see that, yeah. But I thought the map was more interesting. lol More relevant, I should say.

[@touchthegoat2289]

Ur underrated

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

That's fine by me. :)

[@ScoutFortress1]

I'd love to see your reaction to the song "The Nameless" by Slipknot

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

It's on the list! :)

[@ScoutFortress1]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee Can't wait to see this

[@cvpnoodles666]

React to some songs of the first album.. Eyeless, Me Inside, Sic, Wait and Bleed

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

At some point, but early Slipknot scares me. :D

[@cvpnoodles666]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee you will get used

[@gnuro]

i like videomusic art stuff but only lyrics work better for this song. And your face of satisfaction it's the same of mine.

[@mrmanouva2948]

Why i watch you is because everyone else is weird when listening to it. „Fake“ you could say.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I don't want to say you're right...but you're right. Not everyone. But most people are just here for the shock value and the views, not for the music at all. It's sad, really. That said, I do think I'm pretty weird, so. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it! :)

[@mrmanouva2948]

You are definitely weird. But in a good way and i think in our world everyone who enjoys corey screaming in your ears is considered weird. But i meant it in a way that most people when reacting to music and in my experience especially slipknot they tend to fake their reaction so they seem more amazed or shocked. But i just want to see people listening to my favorite music. And in lockdown times i watched an unholy amount of reactions. There are a lot of people that think more is better but people who tend to listen to the small things like the lyrics (duh) or recognize small sounds in the back those are the most fun to watch. Sorry to write that much.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Never apologize for writing a long comment. I love reading them! And I know exactly what you're saying.

[@mrmanouva2948]

Okay. Good.

[@FlawlessJake84]

Its about his breakup with his wife and what she put him through

[@omarsadek7263]

Yes corey and shawn (the clown) writes most of the songs lyrics, lovely reaction though ❤️

[@Matthew-barnes]

you need to listen to slaughter to prevail baba yaga or demolisher

[@fernyseab3516]

❤️🇧🇷

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

:)

[@fredy.agustina]

Try slipknot - skeptic

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

On the list, thanks! :)

[@fredy.agustina]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee cool, can't wait

[@6_marlon317]

Xylophone is most likely Craig

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Or, as I lovingly call him, Pinhead. :)

[@SuperClarky666]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee don’t to his face though😬 the rest of the band call him “the killer” he’s the silent more mysterious one if he speaks at all the rest tend to stop and listen.second longest member of the band now behind clown 🤡

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Dear God. Well, the chance of us being face to face is low, like non-existent, so I'm ok. At this point, it feels pretty natural to call him that. I can't help it!

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

React to some more experimental Slipknot like Prosthetics or The Virus of Life!!!

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Experimental, eh? That makes me nervous. Going on the list though! :)

[@LordSpongy]

Since you put text in your videos I started watching them on TV instead of listening to them when I game, which is cool. It is true there are a lot of reactions out there, but there are a lot of people in the world and plenty of amazing, incredible music to go around. I absolutely love seeing people explore things I love or finding new love from things other people introduce me to. Honestly though, in the end.... I think you get views and attention because people like you. It is true that if I'm not a fan of a song or a band I might skip a react to it even if I like the person, that's just how it can be. I just wanted you to know i get a lot out of the reactions I watch. It's like exploring a fond topic with a new friend. We could all use more connections to be honest. Just my 2 cents maybe I am being melodramatic. I will say that the angery Corey you see is a product of an absolutely awful childhood stuck away in the middle of Nowhere Iowa with very abusive people (not) caring for him at all. There is no reason to make those feelings sound "good" . Corey doesn't sing with that power all these years later just because he's talented, he's molded by that pain....which im sure you have noticed because a lot of his writing is about pain. Sorry for the long comment I just really connected with this video and had a lot to say. :D

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thank you so much for this. I hate the thought of being on a big screen but I appreciate the reason. I don't want to talk during the song and miss things, so I started adding comments when I edit. And I agree with your connection comment 100%. I basically talk to the camera/you all as if I know you and we're chatting about some tunes, you know? That includes asking questions, and I'm so grateful when they're answered. It makes it more of a conversation and that's pretty cool. So thanks for being a part of it. :)

[@SrpskoNightmare]

This song is a big FU to his ex wife and for good reason. Also those very minor background details would be Craig Jones. He does samples and keyboard. Sid also adds effects but they are more often scratching and DJ stuff.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Sid and Pinhead. The dynamic duo.

[@nickantonelli5268]

It's about his 2nd ex wife

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

And what a muse.

[@christakma]

I think it's about depression

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

And at the end of the day, Isn't everything? :)

[@brandoncomeaux1618]

Solway firth is actually about when someone dies and someone else is sacrificed to bring the dead back to life there were rumors of Cory dying and then ... I'm not gonna speculate but someone "hung themselves" and now we have the song🤔 I like slipknot but their lyrics are ... Well you get the picture the best songs ever written were the ones that have truth behind them 😁😉

[@fullmetalomar3811]

it's about his ex wife

[@fullmetalomar3811]

actually most of the album is about his ex wife

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

I figured.

[@christophersmith2662]

pretty sure your not a random person anymore

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

No, still am.

[@christophersmith2662]

aren't we all just random folks

[@VoltWrangler]

I"ve got a theory on this song and I dont' think it is directed to an individual like Nero Forte, I believe it's a statement on society. I think it's important to watch the Band's video with footage from "The Boys". Then, watch "The Boys". I really believe the song and the show tie together. Basically, it is learned cynicism writ large. While I was learning to live, we all were living a lie - in the show, the superhero personas are a fantasy built by a corporate PR department. Billy (one of the main characters) is violently thrust into the reality and cannot look away. He chooses to confront the reality even though it costs him everything. They pick your bones like locks inside a tomb, and take great care to not take care of you - the corporation (and the allegorical extension of our government and corporations) are supposed to take care of us, but in fact they prey upon us. Here's an unexplainable one - Solway Firth is a place in Scotland known for the Solway spaceman, a notionally supernatural photo that seems to show an alien accidentally caught on film. So many people are willing to accept the outlandish, "unexplainable" theory that the photographer accidentally captured a spaceman on film. Instead of the more likely double exposure, either inadvertent or outright hoax. The lyrics point out the truth and dare us to not look away. We choose to live the comfortable lie instead of facing the more unsettling reality. We all do this, every day. I know I'll never go home, so set fire to your ships and past regrets and be free - When Cortez landed in the new world he burned his ships so his men would be motivated. Once you face the truth, do not look back. The old world is dead and gone, the only path is forward. To me, this is the most powerful verse in the song. Once you see the truth, there's no un-seeing it. Knowing the truth changes you.

[@FlyboyHelosim]

It's kind of ironic with how brutal Slipknot is as a whole, that many of their later songs are about the music industry and women. I, personally, don't know how anyone can be that sustainably hateful and vitriolic over such relatively harmless subjects. It kind of makes me wonder what they'd come up with if they were opposing real cruelty and sickening acts in the world.

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Women? A harmless subject? Hmmm. :) But I see your point.

[@FlyboyHelosim]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee OK so I did reply to this but apparently KZbin is removing my comments.

[@dandaris2153]

Greeting to you, charmante Demoiselle ;) My today's suggestion is a new song entitled "We Died In 2012", from the French Canadian project named So-Fi. On this one, you will hear a beautiful warm angelic female voice, surrounded by a cloudy Industrial/Pop/Metal universe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHfai5Z9ot-Bj5I

[@MusicCatsandCoffee]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm adding it to my list! :)

[@dandaris2153]

@@MusicCatsandCoffee Je vous remercie xx

[@aaronbrowne6370]

Who is the woman? Lolo Corey ex-wife Stephanie would need a couple of therapist after this album!! She fucked Up.. lolo