Corey Taylor "Snuff" (Acoustic) REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

Heartbreak can be devastating, and gritty. And downright gorgeous, when sung about by Slipknot's lead singer, Corey Taylor.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Corey Taylor for the first time, performing an acoustic version of "Snuff".
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Performed by Corey Taylor - Words and Music by Corey Taylor
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@Fireguy723]

He sings this one in memory of their former bass player Paul Gray who passed away. That's a reason for so much emotion. It's not the original backstory to the song but that's kinda where it goes now.

[@jeffhodson7401]

You should check out slipknot- devil in I next! 👍

[@sheepdog3233]

You talk about his life story at the beginning, have you done Alice in Chains "Nutshell" yet? Layne had such a sad ending.

[@lucasschickram9196]

Please react to the song Half Hearted by We Three the man has a voice sent from god

[@nickwest932]

Check out his rendition of Wicked Games. Top notch.

[@kentcross2757]

Get you a girl that looks at you the way she looks at Corey Taylor.

[@MFCreepy]

I swear I was thinking the same thing, then i came to the comments and found yours. You're damn right !

[@kentcross2757]

@@MFCreepy Hahaha! I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it!

[@A.S.8.9.]

I was just about to write the exact same thing ;D also I think that Corey has some special powers because I would swear that Elisabeth came at least twice while listening to him ;)

[@dennismclecter7945]

Tbh, I'm pretty sure that girl doesn't exist But yeah, best possible description of her reaction. Just great to watch

[@MikeTurnerDKC]

She climaxed at 9:00

[@tradinglifestlye8732]

I love how she is just melting from his voice alone.

[@AKtmbr]

arent we all?

[@martalencastre8176]

Who doesn't?

[@landonsillyman3996]

That’s the PG way of putting it but yeah

[@becke6021]

I know that feeling. 🥲

[@MaxT80]

@@becke6021 😁😁

[@guitarboyjeff]

Back in the early days of Slipknot, nobody would ever think this guy could pick up an acoustic guitar and just sing his heart out. The man has an amazing voice looking past the screaming.

[@Marcus_Halberstram]

Well, Vermillion Part 2 was an indicator.

[@connorgasbarro]

Did you forget he started out in a different band? Lol does Stone Sour ring a bell? 😂

[@jean-phillipegagnon2120]

It’s not screaming

[@rab46290]

@@Marcus_Halberstram as well as circle, danger keep away, through the glass

[@xTCxGR8Milenko]

I knew from the first album ... But I was a band nerd so... I had a deeper appreciation for music since way back when

[@TheSmeltork]

“It took the death of hope to let you go.” That line is devastating.

[@vyrus24]

also "You never needed any help You sold me out to save yourself"

[@Bstacks1642]

Those are good but the best is “angels lie to keep control”

[@JDP2104]

This song breaks me every time I hear it. Just an absolute masterpiece of a song

[@mercybeats_]

i personally think that lyrically, this one of the best songs ever written

[@Smokey1419]

Hits home for me, i love that line

[@GremDisaster]

I’ve never seen a woman fall in love in real time before.

[@TeargasHorse]

Rebecca Vocal Athlete watching Queensryche's Geoff Tate ... Take Hold of the Flame...same thing

[@natec4743]

That's what I thought when I saw her react to Devin Townsend's Kingdom performance

[@casen_7349]

Watch her reaction to "The Drug in Me is Reimagined" by Falling in Reverse...

[@dieselbourbon3728]

Too funny

[@SpArX0110]

*falling

[@kiethaaron48]

This song is one he wrote with the help of his best friend Paul Gray. Evidently it became Paul Grays favorite song, sadly Paul passed away. So now at every live show, Corey plays this song as a tribute to Paul. The emotion you hear in his voice and can see in his expression when getting to certain lines are genuine, it’s hard for him to sing this song, which is why the audience helps him by singing it with him. Truly bittersweet.

[@carrietaylor6920]

doesnt seem /that hard to me

[@jordantrout9366]

He doesn't play it at every show anymore, its too emotional for him to play the song

[@Hellraiser988]

@@carrietaylor6920 it's actually pretty hard for him one concert he actually stopped singing and broke down during this song

[@joejacklin3831]

@@carrietaylor6920 yeah? Try it

[@Bughouse28]

Watch his performace in Baltimore where he finally breaks down at the end and cries after fighting it the whole song.

[@coreyhiggins4789]

“Angels lie to keep control”- that’s always the part that gets me, glad someone else understands the power of that lyric

[@djaanar5576]

To me the part that gets to me is "I only wished you weren't my friend/then I could hurt you in the end"... This song is powerful anyway, every sentence just hits perfectly

[@Snowkobbie]

What do you think it means?

[@AjenjoAnejo]

@@Snowkobbie Bro, in the context of the song, if that line doesn't liver punch you, be glad you don't understand what it means.

[@mattbenson2034]

@@AjenjoAnejo that’s a mic drop comment if ive ever seen one. Cheers.

[@dradbelson2736]

The line I can emotionally connect the best with is actually "My love was punished long ago". For me, it means that you get punished with heartbreak and mental pain for loving somebody that does not love you back.

[@TheNeoSabre0]

Can I just say the guy in the crowd absolutely killing the backing vocals. That man sounds solid too

[@anthonyzullo]

He saw a man dying alone and said, "not today". Love it.

[@mrolsen6987]

Take a look at the whole concert "Cory Taylor koko London" Especially the song "Bother" there you can really hear the crowd singing, and especially the guy you hear in this. Insane crowd, best live concert i've heard.

[@Punk·Fisch]

I think that everytime I hear this version of the song! And the song is definitely better for it :D not to belittle anything Corey does, he is wonderful - but one singer can only do so much!

[@thelettertwelve5789]

@@Punk·Fischespecially with how old he is now!

[@ottmajerbence]

Aldo, I can get some echoes from him too.

[@chupitolepame5357]

It's said that the majority of Corey's vital organs are located inside his neck

[@TheLilLinguine]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wan7ssa]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jesusvillarroel8990]

His testicle didn't explode, it just moved to his neck

[@DahnHuan]

Classic.

[@Armeniozo]

🤣😂🤣

[@miguelporras8366]

He wrote this song with Gray, but it was dedicated to an ex girlfriend who left him in a difficult time. His sorrow while singing is caused by the loss of the friend that helped him to exorcize his inner demons. Most of us probably can relate to it

[@joenobody5913]

That's what life is right? Eventually most of us can always relate in some way or another. People have a habit of thinking (often when something bad happens) that nobody could know their pain. But that's just not true. Chances are most people actually can. Very few people get thru life without losing someone they love. Unless of course you're a sociopath or a psychopath or something in which case you're gonna get thru life without caring about anyone but yourself (just hopefully don't end up a serial killer or something). Hurray for small favors!

[@karusl.3752]

JOENOBODY If I could, I would like this comment a dozen times

[@kotaru2764]

Yeah this became my favorite song for a whole year non stop listening because it’s reminded me of a tough time and it just felt so surreal to hear the song everytime

[@matheustaylor4748]

Estava procurando um comentário sobre isso. Foi traumático a perda de Paul Gray. Você sente isso pela forma que ele canta!

[@anthonyzullo]

I was the alcoholic of my group, 3 of us. Big dude, Quan and myself. Big dude was a big goofy white dude who I instantly just didn't respect. Never know why but I didn't so I called him Big dude for legit 3 years. He's a big goofy white dude, I was a scrawny scrappy Italian, Quan, a nigga 😆 fuck that guy smh. Anyway, we did the thing for a decade, me and Quan moved to the city but big dude stayed and got married to a woman and had 2 beautiful babies. Years went by and I got a call from his mom that he died in a car accident he caused by drinking and driving. That devastated me because I am the group alcoholic. That was supposed to be me. Not him. He never fucking called to talk about his problems. He bottled them up but I knew I should've known better to talk to him more but my problems were taking all my time. I left big dude behind and I hate it so much. I need a cigarette.

[@mynameisrosiex4555]

There is more talent in Corey's neck than the entirety of a lot of other bands

[@eldiego68]

How many bands can you fit in that neck?

[@gogosep]

Corpsegrinder and Corey’s necks should fight

[@intheshadowofathousandbean563]

@@gogosep the universe would collapse on itself.

[@williammontroy9024]

Yeah .. but to be fair ... he has more neck than most bands lol

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@gogosep I legit just had the image of them fighting like giraffes

[@brosephbroheim6428]

Corey will always ask the audience to support him with this song. I was in a snotty tearful mess singing along in Toronto May 31 2022. The catharsis that I felt from being with 30+ thousand people feeling this entire show all at once has been a pivotal point in my life. Thank you Slipknot, for saving my life.

[@adheremtmeat]

he is for his fans not the Clout although clout comes with it.

[@zack-lk8if]

@@adheremtmeat he doesn't need clout he's at the final stages of his career and has already been through immeasurable fame

[@vaettra1589]

"If you still care don't ever let me know" - that line right there...

[@kentcross2757]

Absolutely

[@carrietaylor6920]

trust me not gonna be a problem when ya are all institutionalized too.!

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Yeah. It hurts to get to that point. But you heal, you do.

[@kieronmccann5793]

There are so many powerful lyrics in this song. Any single one of them would make this song immense, but all of them together- just wow.

[@caitlynndavis1798]

That line will pretty much get you through anything... 🤷‍♀️

[@locketom]

This song is incredibly hard for Corey to sing, whenever it sounds like he's about to cry, its because he is. The song has taken on new meaning for Corey since he wrote it. RIP Paul Gray.

[@D.Ashlaw117]

And now Joey Jordison 😢

[@bluedog1052]

Paul Gray wrote it didn't he?

[@Dealy12]

@@bluedog1052 nah was corey

[@Ba11zd33p1]

@@Dealy12 no it was paul grey who wrote this. corey actually says it in an interview that paul wrote most of this song,

[@Ba11zd33p1]

which is why its so hard for him to sing because he felt the connection to paul!

[@sretePtraB]

He looks up, because he's thinking of his friend and slipknot colleague Paul Grey, that passed away.

[@alexisthibodeau1300]

I thought he looked up to show off his god-tier neck

[@DiskoKDiskoL]

@@alexisthibodeau1300 both is correct.

[@Martin-claesson]

And that "Riding the emotion" around 8:50 is literally just him on the verge of breaking apart

[@VIeshPilled]

@@Martin-claesson All of this, he delivers this song almost exactly the same every live performance. He tears up a bit before it finishes, not because of the reasons behind what he wrote the song about but because of his friend Paul that died and how it reminds him of Paul. This song is more linked to Paul than it is to his ex from 10+ years ago.

[@deathsicon]

@@Martin-claesson I believe there's at least one video where he stops mid song because he does fall apart, but he's professional enough to pull it back together and finish

[@matthewmcmahon1541]

Most people don't realize the poetry in a lot of heavy music. And also how vocally talented they are. They don't just scream and make animal noises.

[@braedenbabcock7803]

Seriously prime example when metal artists sing acoustic versions of the songs it gives people who aren't used to the genre to digest the lyrics a lot better to understand the artists better.

[@nbassasin8092]

Just because something is skillful doesnt mean it has to be pleasant. And people prefer pleasant, they are not in the wrong for that. when its stripped down like this and without any electronics, it becomes way more pleasant so most people like it this is not a jab at artists who do heavy music, personally I love metal and most associated genres to it, but Ill always understand why most people dont like heavier things, they are not in the wrong, if anything it makes complete sense

[@yoshiro284]

You're so right... And then I remembered Freak On a Leash 😂

[@crazymelomanka]

and how great and emotional are the ballads)

[@UncleSarkis]

Agreed 100%!

[@tanyapoe5490]

People tend to underestimate Corey, because he's the lead singer in a metal band and he growls a lot, but he is truly an amazing singer. His technique is impeccable.

[@henrickhansel]

Growling is much harder than people think, specially doing it the right so you don't ruin your voice

[@richardberg4899]

sooo true - he is awesome

[@BREAKocean]

@@henrickhansel due to the image of metal bands, growling will probably never be appreciated until metal reaches the popularity it had during the early 2000s. I tried to growl a couple times and it is very difficult learning the technique.

[@henrickhansel]

@@BREAKocean It took me like few years to learn how to growl properly...

[@BREAKocean]

@@henrickhansel how long did it take And what was it like

[@Punkkitten04]

"it took the death of hope to let you go" such a powerful line. song is about his ex wife and his drugs and alcohol addiction. she helped him through a suicide attempt and getting sober but then she had to leave. its really sad the utter pain in his voice and lyrics. beautifully haunting.

[@st31928]

also, he dedicates each live version of this song to Paul Gray, his former band member who died in 2010 so it gets pretty emotional each time.

[@Tombamano]

Hope is a prison.

[@floogalflambyn6805]

Well put

[@patrickdabson3650]

I understand it. My beautiful wife has been there for my drug addiction, relapses, and all. Yet she stood by my side. I have no idea why, and everytime I ask why she stayed with me, her answer is always the same, "I know that wasn't the true you.".

[@shungite4720]

@@patrickdabson3650 powerful comment Pat, thanks ✌️

[@TeufelHunden927]

And just like that, Corey made another woman love him😂

[@cameronfaurmusic]

i love your profile picture 🤘🏻

[@marigold5713]

Lol ik ik hes irresistible

[@cherish.in.wonderland]

Yes indeed. Love him so freaking much!

[@Thatboi23fuu]

3:40 is the exact moment she soaked her panties

[@Miguel211216]

Another day in the office for Corey.

[@agp11001]

And remember when you watch this: The same guy and the same crowd sang the Spongebob Theme song on the same evening. Corey's a beast, a master, a genius .

[@TheDudewhite8]

Oh man, I would pay to see her react to that! It's the best thing to come from his voice solely because it's the last thing that you expect

[@lisarobertson5165]

That cover is awesome

[@metalboy921]

His emotion is raw, and real. His best friend and bassist Paul Gray passed away and he plays this as a tribute to him. He struggles to get through it every time without completely breaking down.

[@danielmckenzie1768]

The songs about his alcoholism and his neglect for his first wife.

[@metalboy921]

@@danielmckenzie1768 yes, but he plays it as a tribute to Paul now, since he passed.

[@Sparty1966grad]

@@metalboy921 You are totally right. Have seen interviews where he talks about it.

[@OCRay1]

And now Joey to add to the pain

[@anthonymallette8856]

Me too I have a hard time listening to this song but i love it so much

[@charlescook1749]

Never heard someone describe Cory Taylor's voice as delicious. 👍

[@carrietaylor6920]

and now because of the deprecating need to talk , joke , and humiliate for yourselves to once again live through, so will all of you! only its not the same taste //////as what /you //think in /th/is /the newest game now my game /y/o/ur hell , ///////////////////////////bitter , ///////////////////////////sweet memo/ries ,/ t/hanks good to k/now /the truth.9++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

[@TheOfAnd]

@@carrietaylor6920 you're crazy

[@high_but_down_9875]

It is pretty delicious

[@Ninterd2]

@@carrietaylor6920 What was the original comment that this is the edit?

[@bob.thebirb.3885]

She's not wrong. 😋

[@chippewaguy4193]

I saw a comment saying “this girl has the facial expressions of a Disney princess”.Now that’s all I see.

[@gardj456]

I played this for my GF and she totally said she looks like a Disney character! I'd seen this and your comment yesterday and absolutely died laughing when she said that! 😂😂😂

[@atamagashock]

She does, and she’s absolutely beautiful. Pure natural beauty right there

[@brohvakiindova4452]

not to sound salty but to me it seems like that's because she's deliberately overreacting... at around 9:20 that's just a little much.. maybe it's just her being her but it sure doesn't seem genuine to me

[@everychannel1025]

@@brohvakiindova4452 not everyone is so desensetized like you, that they can't get genuine emotions

[@giovannivinicius2253]

@@brohvakiindova4452 She is indeed being genuine, she studies and teaches music. Don't you think she feels the music with more intensity then you as it seems? Maybe you've never seen anyone get excited about something they love in your life.

[@ItsJustRyansChannel]

"the grit in his voice is so delicious", something every man thinks to himself but will never say out loud 🤣

[@dahor6655]

I'd proudly say it out loud. Just like I'd let Ryan Reynolds have his way with me.

[@MrGameControler]

@@dahor6655 You are gay, not that there's anything wrong with that.

[@BinaryBlueBull]

Yeah for real. I find Corey Tayler to have one of the most versatile, powerful and wide-ranging voices in the entire industry. This dude makes it seem easy, while he's reaching the most extreme places with his voice. The emotion he can put into his singing is unreal, whether he's singing melodicly, grunting, singing with grit,...doesn't matter, he can do it all. I sing in a band with some friends just as a hobby and I would give my left arm to have a voice even remotely like that. Exquisite

[@officerfredrenz]

I find it adorable that she is both in love with his singing talent, can explain exactly what is happening and fangirling at the same time

[@addicted2tone349]

This is honestly one of the deepest songs ever written. I love stories in songs and I love when I can feel the lyrics and they make me shiver like it’s electricity.

[@Gio_Panda]

The man doesn't have a neck, he has a tree stump. I love him.

[@82Renating]

His neck is why I clicked this.

[@lands3r]

George Fisher enters the chat

[@danielMayheM13]

@@lands3r they don't even know 😂😂

[@Gio_Panda]

@@danielMayheM13 Oh I do Dude's pretty much a thumb with hair

[@lands3r]

@@danielMayheM13 i dont know why they always think cory got a neck... its like nothing compared to george lulz

[@bluemozes6570]

At 7:37 you can hear an audience member absolutely nail the cry out. Well done good sir.

[@redone363]

I always think the same thing. It's good to know I'm not the only one thinking about that random guy in the audience

[@marnietaylor8610]

@isra 3819 this was the KOKO Camden show; I was lucky to be there and it was one of the best gigs I’ve ever been

[@healthyliving4922]

I never noticed that. Thank you

[@llamadude93]

Helping Corey push through a tough emotional part

[@incrediblepony]

Found a comment on the original video (allegedly) from the VERY loud guy in the audience. He said he was sorry that he could be heard on the recording, but he claims that the song is literally the story of his own misery and he just pours his heart out to Corey by singing and letting him know he's not alone.

[@michaeltabor4176]

"It took the death of hope to let you go". Probably one of my favorite lyrics of all time. Hits me every time I hear it.

[@broke123]

Yeah man same here. The lyrics in this song are amazing

[@ThePillowCage]

That line and the entire last verse hit hard for me too

[@Anguish_]

KZbin knew to recommend this to me. Always throw this on during a hard time

[@mclagett1043]

A famous poet from the early 1800s named Lord Tennyson wrote a poem with a similar theme.... "They said that love would die when hope was gone... And love sorrowed long when hope was gone.... Finally love met memory and trod the same paths she used to walk with hope... Memory fed the soul of love with tears..." something like that... It's a pretty deep poem...

[@davidgessin-mccully3919]

My 8yr old daughter looked at me and said dad that’s deep when she heard it lmfao she later covered it for her guitar lessons 🤘🏼

[@ColvyMolvy]

"All of that was ripped apart, when you refused to fight" sums up my last relationship so well. She got sick and I stuck by her, quit my job to take care of her, put my dreams and wishes on hold for 2 years to make sure she was cared for. Then when she got better and I needed some care for my mental health, at first she was supportive, but on the day she didn't want to stick around, didn't care and cut me off. Turns out she had someone else lined up who didn't need help with mental health. So yeah a week later I played this song just before I was about to attempt suicide, but luckily I was stopped and got the help I needed.

[@sirmattalmighty]

Thanks for sharing this - I hope you're doing better now :-)

[@ColvyMolvy]

@@sirmattalmighty Thank you :) Yes I certainly am. Got the help I needed, am on meds that took a few different ones to get right, but yeah, am feeling great :)

[@TjOwl]

That’s heartless, no one can do for you like you can do for yourself. Pursue a life with a purpose that amkes the struggle worth while. As you follow your purpose along the path you’ll meet similarly minded people. They’ll make much better companions.

[@Anwelei]

I'm so sorry that **@#!** did that to you, and to such a loving person such as yourself. And I'm really glad you're among the living and doing better!! (And of course you needed help after being the primary caretaker for 2 solid years! it's exhausting both mentally and physically for any primary caretaker.) i hope whatever you are doing, all your wonderful dreams and wishes are granted and good things come to you 1000x.

[@shirowolff9147]

You should never help someone expecting they'll help you back, if you do help, do it because you want to, of course she could've helped you more, but she's not obligated to love you just because of what you did, that's not how love works

[@brasalies]

I love how excited she gets just from their voice. Such a friendly and bubbly personality. Her videos definitely bring my day up a bit. As a grumpy old vet, positive happy content like this helps a lot.

[@nagginsnuggets9424]

I feel the same.

[@kugel96]

Much love from germany, men arent supposed to fight each other.

[@brianparsons3967]

As a fellow vet, I agree completely brother.

[@carrietaylor6920]

i bet in federal prison they will too

[@Oculyss]

I don’t know where you served nor does it matter, but thank you for your service to whichever country it may be. I’m hoping to join the military once I’ve finished my A Levels (further UK education)

[@joranmoore5663]

Whenever he performs this acoustically, he dedicates it to Paul Gray, his best friend who passed away. (Paul was also the bass player and a founding member of Slipknot)

[@PunklnDrubIic]

Paul wrote the song.

[@Bishop0151]

@@PunklnDrubIic The entire band is credited on the album, but Corey wrote the lyrics about his failed marriage.

[@carrietaylor6920]

and you sang along.....too!

[@MrJtin69]

That's who the songs about !

[@Sama3L]

Speaking of emotion: He played this song on an acoustic show not long after Paul Grays death (he was the bassist of Slipknot) and actually started crying close to the end and got completely overwhelmed when he was finished. There is no professional recording of this but it's incredibly moving anyway.

[@Axe_Slinger]

This version I assume! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGe5l6eZpcqDhck

[@Sama3L]

Correct

[@Brunnen_Gee]

He always has a difficult time with this song, especially after Paul's death. It's so moving and heart wrenching to watch him perform it.

[@Marmite87]

Snuff was on 'All Hope Is Gone'

[@austinbrown3663]

Every time I watch this version I tear up. Every damn time.

[@leugimx7315]

I’m not a person who is known to be very emotional but this song makes me cry every time I hear it.. Something about the grit in Corey’s voice that breaks me. 😢

[@anthonyzullo]

Corey's, as a comedian, would describe as a comic that doesn't write jokes. Comics that don't write jokes have stories. Corey is a musician with stories. He doesn't sing for a pay check he creates music because it's his expression. When I get on stage I talk about the day, not work new material all the time. I don't got material, I got shit to talk about. When people give you genuine expression it hits different. You can feel when someone is selling you a lie or their soul. That's my opinion. This hits because everyone can relate drastically. It's just a man with a guitar at any bon fire after the mushrooms hit and he got the answers he sought. Simple. Beautiful. Profound. Priceless. Get it on vinyl.

[@morticiaheisenberg9679]

He sure knows how to make you feel exactly what he is feeling. This song breaks me too 😢💔 it's devastating and beautiful.

[@koreymacneil7]

Not the grit but the raw emotion...it's stripped of frills and just purely what you are feeling...almost exposed

[@foxhallww311]

Corey Taylor is a very underrated song writer. I remember balling my eyes out to Bother by Stone Sour. It hit me deep

[@mtgguiltfeeder4111]

Fun fact about that song, Corey wrote most of it in like 15 minutes IIRC....

[@jaymyne1]

@@mtgguiltfeeder4111 Corey actually doesn't wright much of Slipknots music at all. This was writte by Paul Gray, and the reason for this song in particular is that Paul is dead

[@mtgguiltfeeder4111]

@@jaymyne1 wasn’t talking about snuff, I was answering OP about the song “Bother”. Also Coreys name is on almost every single slipknot songs credits, dude writes more than you would expect I bet...

[@drachenschuppe3955]

The hole CD is deep

[@andreaslion5877]

@@jaymyne1 except the members of slipknot said that corey wrote it, so not sure what you are talking about

[@johnnymacattack]

“The grit in his voice is soo delicious!” Never heard that said about slipknot 😆

[@Lovetoatv2104]

Slipknot is fantastic. Everyone just listens to the growl or the scream in heavy metal. I love that plus the lyrics are for the most part like this song extremely powerful.

[@markuscovi8436]

Just imagine a song like Disasterpieces when she says that 😉😄

[@TacoBlend]

@@markuscovi8436 Now that's not delicious, THAT'S Sexy!

[@AhHereWeGo]

I’m glad they kept this as a Slipknot song and didn’t just use it for stone sour

[@matttweed8961]

@@AhHereWeGo it works so much better as a slipknot song, the album version has those powerful guitar riffs and drums that make the song just that much more powerful

[@Duckyz.]

Commenting early on this one. The song is about a woman who helped him a lot in the past but turned out she didn't have the same feelings for him as he did for her. Snuff was the last single they released before bass guitarist Paul Gray died a year later, this is why he tends to get emotional when playing this song live

[@justinkorte3023]

I remember watching this live and he just started crying, but didn't miss a beat. I cried then, and still getting goosebumps now remembering it

[@TillVo]

I also think it was one of the Last Songs Paul and Corey worked on together. If I remember that correctly.

[@dagnyrapp647]

It was a song Paul loved and he would go around singing it.

[@ttvbrocklee56]

“Bury all your secrets in my skin, come away with innocence, and leave me with my sins”😭 gives me chills every single time

[@Stones_022]

Fun fact: Corey quite literally hurts when singing snuff because it is so emotionally painful for him that he is usually on the verge of an emotional break down

[@bodhicastellano399]

Now that you point it out it does look like he’s on the verge of tears

[@loganroy8758]

He has broken down and cried on stage after he dedicated the song to Paul Grey, Slipknot's late bassist

[@titustheboxer2364]

This one, Iowa, and diluted are always tough ones for him I’m actually not sure if slipknots performed diluted off the top of my head

[@Greg-um7hh]

That's why he asked the audience to sing it with him. He said he needs help to get through it because of how heavy it is.

[@Stones_022]

@@bodhicastellano399 he always is when singing this one, rip Paul Gray

[@Mandingonation]

It is about a depressing time in his life, but when he says “it’s just hard to get through.” He’s referring to his bass player in slipknot that passed away. This was his favorite song

[@ath3na.64]

And now Joey Jordison, too... D:

[@lyancheattie5459]

His bass player was Paul Gray. Legendary bassist. Rip

[@sillyxostar]

The song was written about his addiction and marriage that fell apart because of it. Paul passed away less than a year after its release.. From then on he dedicated it to him, because Paul championed that song to get finished in the first place. And, it's quite fitting as well. 😓 He DID do the acoustic version specifically for him though.

[@JKA-TML]

If you don't like his Slipknot stuff, there is always his Stone Sour material.

[@LunaBianca1805]

Definitely a good suggestion! I never cared much for Slipknot (which seems to be kind of a weird exception for a metal head born in the 90's and grown up in the early 2000's), but I absolutely enjoy his Stone Sour stuff, he definitely is a great clean singer (and of course does well with the harsh vocals, too)

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I've been a Slipknot fan since the beginning, and I remember the first time I heard a Stone Sour song on the radio a friend told me that was Corey Taylor singing. At first I didn't believe him. And now I've been a Stone Sour fan since then. I actually prefer Stone Sour a lot more these days, getting older and the super heavy stuff doesn't quite catch my attention like it used to.

[@adambottomley]

Should do a reaction to Through Glass :D :D :D

[@MilanoMosh]

@@Brunnen_Gee Corey did some stone sour style vocals in short bursts in both self titled and Iowa, so I knew it was him. I rememeber everyone losing their shit because they had a video of Corey and Jim without their masks haha. Then Joey did that terrible project with Wednesday 13 and everyone had the same reaction.

[@MilanoMosh]

@@Brunnen_Gee Corey did some stone sour style vocals in short bursts in both self titled and Iowa, so I knew it was him. I rememeber everyone losing their shit because they had a video of Corey and Jim without their masks haha. Then Joey did that terrible project with Wednesday 13 and everyone had the same reaction.

[@justinhanvy1]

Watching her fall in love and realizing why we love his voice….Priceless

[@marclavergne3899]

"This is the slow one. It's another personal one. Again, not naming names, it's about someone who helped me through a lot and I thought she felt the same way that I did and then she really let me down. At the same time, it was good that she did, because it was that final push to me figuring out myself. The lyrics are pretty self-explanatory." - Corey Taylor "Corey doesn't really write music for Slipknot - but, when he came over to hear the songs Paul [Gray, bassist] and I were working on for All Hope Is Gone, he showed me this… I had him lay a scratch track down in the studio. Then I went in late at night, without telling him, and laid down some drums… When he heard it the next day, he started crying. It's Corey's masterpiece." - Joey Jordison (Slipknot, drums)

[@adamdyson3977]

Joey and Paul... slipknot will never be the same again :(

[@darklordbobSmoke]

They won't but they're still awesome.

[@oddis188]

The man could take a chest tattoo on his neck

[@manofyourdreams481]

Wtf 😹

[@alexcommodore3141]

"and then he put his hands around my neck" press X to doubt

[@Eifia1337]

Lmfao

[@hendelissao]

🤣🤣

[@Savagemode09]

😂😂

[@daimenworrall]

When you realize it wasn't an artistic choice, he was actually crying and he looked up to stop it.

[@tomr3422]

it wasnt in the video but he said it was a rough song and wanted help to get thru it.

[@dwvw]

@@tomr3422 there's a version live in concert where he breaks down and stops.

[@fta206]

@@dwvw the Baltimore performance

[@AwesomeECKS2461]

i feel like he looked up to paul for his help to sing the song. he looked up asking paul to help him sing the song that he loved so much, the song that corey sings for paul

[@zacharyvaughn4406]

@@AwesomeECKS2461 this^

[@sHaLeMoNeY87]

The reason you’re hearing and seeing… The grit… The facial expressions… The emotion… The eyes… The scars… The up and down of his pitches is because… This is real to him… This is raw expression from a true artist… Corey Taylor is unique…

[@NPK476]

What made these concerts so special was this was actually part of his book tour. He would read book excerpts, the crowd would yell out questions and Cory played 5 or six songs telling stories along the way .It had such an organic feel.

[@bulbasaur9934]

"You ran away you're all the same" That one line hurts every single time I hear this song. My favorite song of all time ❤

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

"You sold me out to save yourself" hits home for me.

[@bulbasaur9934]

@@314jeepsnmopars3 that line too is really good. This whole song is full of gold

[@nick-r8o8w]

"It took the death of hope to let you go" is the one that gets me every time

[@leonkarlsson9441]

The reason Corey tells the audience to sing along to this song is because a lot of times he completely breaks down and starts crying and can’t perform, and then the audience keeps singing the song, there are videos of that, it’s really beautiful

[@zxrd2753]

yeah , cried while performing snuff, because he dedicated the song to Paul gray.

[@tothesilenceofficial]

Corey has a vocal range of 5 octaves and more. Amazing. And when he remembered Slipknot bassist Paul Gray or when he received a vocal award, he hadn't fear to cry

[@BinaryBlueBull]

Yeah for real. I find Corey Tayler to have one of the most--if not the most--versatile, powerful and wide-ranging voices in the entire industry. This man makes it seem easy, while he's reaching the most extreme extremes with his voice. His range reminds me of Freddy Mercury, and that is a gigantic compliment. Also, the emotion he can put into his singing is unreal, whether he's singing melodicly, grunting, singing with grit or lashing out towards the highest notes...doesn't matter, he can do it all. I sing in a band with some friends just as a hobby and I would give my left arm to have a voice even remotely like that. One of a kind, an exquisite vocal genius

[@tothesilenceofficial]

@@BinaryBlueBull Oh yeah

[@johnmarr2695]

This song keeps making me cry. "Angels lie to keep control" breaks me along with "if you still care never let me know". God I miss my wife :-(

[@Petrophski]

You'll get through it buddy. You got this. Keep your chin up. Gang Gang.

[@ToddHoward3]

@@Petrophski gang gang 🤜🤛

[@TjOwl]

@@ToddHoward3 Theo Vonn reference?

[@angelarteaga4261]

Everytime I hear this song I think of how ganja makes me feel... I love and miss you weed... 😔

[@brittbecka8552]

I have the lyric “angels lie to keep control “ tattooed on my collar bone

[@matheustomazcarvallo9189]

Society: YEAH, men don’t cry Corey’s acoustic version of Snuff: a Society: Ok, maybe boys don’t cry, but men do...

[@jnb756]

exactly - was raised in the typical men don't cry and second place is the first loser household... the lyrics and emotion that come out of Corey in this song rip the tears from my eyes no less now than the first time I heard it what... 10 years ago maybe a little less?

[@matheustomazcarvallo9189]

@@jnb756 exactly, bro. Snuff is a very good example of how deep rock lyrics can be.

[@shashankiyer5751]

@@matheustomazcarvallo9189 Listened to Slipknot for the first time last year and Snuff got me into them, cried after 6 years after listening to this

[@edbowden6000]

Every time

[@alemutasa6189]

Yep. That's probably the sole difference between boys and men: boys are afraid of themselves and their emotions, they want to look tough as if nothing can break them. Men cry because they don't give a fuck, they're already broken

[@chrismeadows4216]

This song is about Corey's first wife Scarlett. In 2003, he tried to commit suicide by jumping off of a balcony and his friend Thom stopped him. Scarlett threatened to leave Corey after that if he didn't get sober and get his mental health in order. He did, but they divorced in 2007. He seemed upset that it wasn't enough and obviously still loved her. Your enthusiasm is wonderful to see and I really appreciate this reaction. You're doing a great job. ❤

[@matthewbennett1545]

The grit and raspiness in his voice is pure sadness and Corey every time he sings this holds and fights back tears for his mate and friend/brother Gray

[@25Dzone]

Oh my god yes!!! You have to do more Corey Taylor, his Slipknot stuff is insane but he has a pretty incredible tone to his voice.

[@darthjayder2927]

Yeah his Stone Sour stuff is awesome

[@heffatheanimal2200]

Not to mention his acoustic cover of Spongebob Squarepants 😁

[@kdawgcsm8]

I love that his voice is so eclectic. He'll go from death scream to angelic tone in a single song

[@anthonymallette8856]

As mentioned, the song is now a tribute to Paul Gray and he only sings in his solo acoustic sessions. It was originally about love, the loss of hope and then becoming bitter towards a SO. It holds soooo much weight with so many people because at some point we've been there.

[@saviescowboy]

after my fiance cheated on me it tore me up to the poin't i attempted to OD 4 times this song still rings true " If you still care don't ever let me know" because it makes a person relive the pain.

[@0Josipa0]

@@saviescowboy hey man, I'm sorry that happened to you and I hope you are doing better!

[@C-Smith-87]

Amen brother

[@jeffreyfodey6027]

I saw slipknot do this live not 3 weeks ago lol

[@angelarteaga4261]

All bitches rattle! Like I trust no bitch! I trust no man! It's a doggy dog world out there! Get aggressive my maggots and stay in the fight!!!

[@RafaPiloni]

Corey's singing is an emotional bomb, the dude has a very wide vocal range and he blends it perfectly with that grit. As always your videos are beautiful, Elizabeth. If you enjoyed the crowd singing in this one, check out "Bother" from the same show as the one you just watched. You'll love it!

[@RafaPiloni]

Oh yeah, and if you want to check out a bit more of his higher range, he participated in a documentary produced by Dave Grohl called Sound City. Dave invited a LOT of artists to showcase the history of the Studio City studio. He sings "From Can to Can't" and that song is BEAUTIFUL.

[@davidgerke7274]

When he sings this song now, it isn't about the girl. It's about one of his best friends. Paul. He helped him write this song. It was very emotional for both of them from what I understand.

[@ohheyemmi]

One thing I love about music, and really all art in general, is that it ceases to belong to you once you release it. Sure, it was written about something important to you (the artist), but every fan is going to connect with the lyrics in different ways and different parts will be meaningful to some that are filler for others....and thats okay. Its one thing that makes music absolutely beautiful. Thats also why I've never cared if a song wasn't about a thing that happened to the one writing it. It shouldn't matter whose story it is for it to have an impact. Take the song "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day. Billie Joe said he wrote it about the death of his father I think. The music video, though, shows a young couple in middle america torn apart by the war in iraq/afghanistan. To a lot of people, the song is about 9/11/2001 and a "war on terror" that has lasted until this year, a war that has left countless men and women widows, countless mothers childless, and countless veterans traumatized for life. It seemed like September 11 went on and on and on and on and on, and in a way it did. Both meanings can be true. Same with this song exactly like you said. It started about a girl, but when Paul died the lyrics hit different. It could be that he doesn't even think of the girl anymore when he hears this, and thats okay. Maybe he thinks of both. I have always been a writer and lover of words and how they can both cut you like a knife and give a profound sense of relief even decades later. Sometimes only 1 line has meaning to the listener, and thats okay too. I don't really have a point...just waxing poetic about the beauty of music I guess. Must be Monday.

[@johnmuse6626]

"I still press your letters to my lips, and cherish them in parts of me that savor every kiss" is the greatest lyric I've ever heard about dealing with longing for lost love. It's better than any line of poetry I've ever read as well.

[@DaneManGames]

The way she feels the music/singing and her passion for it is how everyone should feel about their passions. Find someone who looks at you like she does music!

[@chrismeadows4216]

I'm trying not to crush, but gosh it's difficult. 😅

[@Kypreos01]

@@chrismeadows4216 legit 😅

[@TheeRillyBadGamer]

This song crushes me every time I hear it, and yet it's one of my all-time favorites. Corey Taylor is one of the most talented and versatile artists of the 21st century; a lyrical, instrumental, and vocal powerhouse who never phones in ANYTHING.

[@scotttrandem8308]

I think his voice cracking on the word hurt on "then I could hurt you in the end" comes across as the most emotional point that most people miss.

[@nathanplunkett4641]

Corey Taylor is a master of keeping the fans engaged. As the frontman of Slipknot, he will address the crowd and interact with them all throughout their sets. It super makes you feel like you're more than just an onlooker when they play.

[@d.1241]

I've seen them live a few times, and I remember, first time I saw them, right after his neck/throat surgery. He explained his doctor had told him he could only jump on stage once, so he saved it all night to do it with the entire crowd during Spit it out

[@camrynhernandez5996]

When he gives the first “grittiness” her eyes open wide like she had just sipped a fine wine”.

[@juliettemcgee9055]

"I only wish you weren't my friend Then I could hurt you in the end..." This is an emotional one and my absolute favorite. Insta-like, Elizabeth. You nailed everything in my book. Even the thumbnail is a banger as well.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks Juliette! Kirk helps pick out my crazy faces for the thumbnails. He's had some winners this year ;-)

[@juliettemcgee9055]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I'd like to think that sometimes Kirk is such a troll to you for picking out the crazy ones 😆 Gotta say it's a tie between the thumbnails for Ne Obliviscaris and Beth + Joe :)

[@NoizyBearBearOfficial]

I always said Corey has the voice of an Angel and a Demon, growing up I always heard him scream but loved when he used his softer voice like in Vermillion pt. 2 and Dead Memories.

[@AndrewSmoot]

The moment you realize that Corey's asking the audience for help not simply because he wants to make the audience feel included, but, because he is so emotionally connected to the song that he legitimately cannot get through a live performance of the song without "help;" and, that's what makes the live performances of this song great. Edit: It's, probably, been mentioned before, you might've already reviewed it, but Through Glass by Stone Sour is a good follow up to this song.

[@carrietaylor6920]

true and less we forget the past /the other one very still much alive in my head too , //////////////the one /who hates everyone i dont , yet even though its the truth hes the one doing it i still get the blame , i call it the father did it too syndrome , seems like the best avenue!

[@pinchnloaf]

Corey has the widest vocal range in rock history. But what’s really amazing about him is the lyrics he writes. It’s so deep, intelligent, diverse and emotional. A true talented poet.

[@Azazil.levthn]

No hes not. He is 5. The widest is Mike patton. Corey's idol😂

[@Danny-rs8gp]

Chris Cornell???

[@samrudroff9543]

I’d put Phil anselmo up there too

[@christopher5200]

"Widest"

[@nicholasvillani8145]

I don’t think she’s thirsting on him at all, I think she’s appreciating how damn talented Corey Taylor is.

[@kyletotton1506]

Wouldn't blame her for thirsting

[@thebigpapa4699]

@@kyletotton1506 I’m a straight man and I’m thirsting for Corey

[@YLS8763]

She had the same reaction to Bruce Dickinson. I think she just really appreciates vocal ability

[@AsgardAwaitsYou]

I'm thirsting for corey as I type this so I wouldn't blame her if she was lool

[@nicholasvillani8145]

I mean I’d let him poop on me ya feel ?

[@Andy_Babb]

10:24 I’d say that’s why those of who love this kind of music listen to it - the raw emotion and intensity of the music

[@1991rachelbaikie]

This song always just crushes my heart when I hear it. My tears just flow every time. I love Corey and his voice. Can you analyse more of Corey’s songs? Stone Sour and Slipknot? Can you listen to Bother by Stone Sour and tell us what you think please :)

[@bruskpanda]

I would love to see that as well!!!!!!!

[@Jadedfaeri]

So so soooo many to choose from. From Slipknot to Stone sour and a gazillion side projects. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joeyeager9555]

Or hesitate

[@CrippledMerc]

I love this recommendation. Bother would be a great reaction!

[@C-Smith-87]

Stone sour songs for sure he is just a great singer imo

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@olifer5961]

it's so sad to think he wrote that song cause he losted Paul Gray who was in the band and was his best friend in life. He even recentrly declared that he was tired of Slipknot since Paul was dead.

[@sansirius3754]

@@olifer5961 sorry but no. Corey dedicate the song to Paul since he died, but it was written and even performed (2008) before Paul died (2010). "Again, not naming names, it's about someone who helped me through a lot and I thought she felt the same way that I did and then she really let me down. At the same time, it was good that she did, because it was that final push to me figuring out myself."

[@chrislewis2262]

Watch the original video of this song and you will understand the song better.

[@ericsmith6677]

vermillion part 2 even better

[@MegaHighway2hell]

@@ericsmith6677 was gonna mention it 🖤🤘

[@Schmucktastic44]

I know this is late but, "His neck is very open..." His neck is more open and wider and larger than 90% of the population of the world. This is the song that made me understand how important and effective emotion is in a song. Thank you, Sir Neck.

[@johncannon3593]

Corey Taylor really is one of the best metal vocalists out there. He doesn't have the classical notes of Geoff Tate or Bruce Dickinson, but for pure tone and emotive quality, whether belting things like Duality or going gravelly melodic with Snuff, his incredible talent cannot be denied. Man, this song always gives me chills.

[@xxlaugherteexx]

you should react to corey in his other band, stone sour. their song "bother" is pretty emotionally heavy like snuff. official video should be good enough.

[@Stelios00]

true that

[@alexisthibodeau1300]

The acoustic version from that same show is amazing

[@kylelee1911]

yes i suggested this song and absolutely his next best acoustic song.

[@williamswiniuch7527]

It’s actually his original band

[@PnlBtr]

Brother is amazing.

[@xxy730]

I feel like the emotions he puts in this song are now more about their bassist that passed away. This was the last song they released before that. That's why he tends to look upwards.

[@kurtisdavis9526]

Corey Taylor is one of the purest vocalists there is today

[@jer_srr1235]

10/10, bro.

[@SpaghettiYOLOKingTTV]

When he tries. And right now, since about 2019, he's really been trying. Before that, he was very inconsistent and complacent for a decade easily, at least when it came to live performances. He stopped pushing himself and fell back on demons a lot. Now the only thing that really glares in his live performances is age. But stripped down shows like this really allow him to showcase his vocals without straining himself too much.

[@groovelife415]

It amazes me that someone professionally trained, as you are, can still listen with such excitement. It seems a lot of individuals at your level lose the ability to enjoy it anymore. You have an extremely powerful and beautiful voice, yet you are able to give us insight into the vocal performance without letting your knowledge suck all of the fun out of it for yourself. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@weaselrider]

This song was about one of his ex's originally.. but the reason he asks everyone to sing along with him is because of the pain he stills for his former band member Paul. We all cry along with him. We all miss Paul so much. But he normally breaks down while performing this song, and even when he does, people just carry the song forward. It's one of the things that makes us love Cory Taylor. Just my two cents.

[@gsxr1040kit]

I don’t see how anyone can make it through this song without a tear! It rips through me

[@danhaley4465]

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times. Sitting here now. Gives me goosebumps still. Slipknot forever! RIP Joey

[@joshdavis5115]

Absolutely soul deep song. I don't know how many times I have watched and listened to that concert, that song in particular as well

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@MrKeeganimal]

Be honest, did you fall in love a little bit while making this?

[@ConnorS72]

@@MrKeeganimal she did. A did. So she did. We all did

[@ThePepperveggie]

Please make a video on pearl jam s black. Thx

[@kwellin666]

check out his other band Stone Sour, song called wicked game, there is an acoustic version, or Zzyzx rd

[@bobo43209]

I would love for you to react to his vocals on sound city reel to reel, from can to can’t.

[@rsolsjo]

Here are the complete lyrics so nobody misses any great lines: 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

[@wanderingkrieger8265]

It sounds like she has a “Toner” for Corey

[@mississippidiscgolfvlogs6204]

Lmaooo

[@rosswilliams1]

Same

[@brunomartinello6492]

Naahh.. she clearly has a "toner" for his voice and how he uses it. I mean, people that study music to the point of really 'mastering' it and making a living from it (like her) are definetely more sensitive to music in comparison to other people. It means that people like her experience stronger emotions when exposed to music, wich causes strong physical reactions.

[@mississippidiscgolfvlogs6204]

@@brunomartinello6492 gtfoh

[@coreysheets4862]

@@mississippidiscgolfvlogs6204 LMFAO

[@donepearce]

I met him a few years back - nothing to do with music. Such a nice guy and very polite.

[@donepearce]

@@shanialover I have, and they made me groan appropriately. Where are you finding these jokes?

[@donepearce]

@@shanialover OK, I laughed. But you understand laughter is not really permitted with such jokes.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I mean, I LOVE Shania's humor.

[@k0zl0v]

He does say at the beginning of the song "It's very hard to get through, so I'm obviously gonna need your help on this". I love Corey and your reaction is one of the best I've seen so far.

[@timsengragan6678]

This song never fails to make me cry, the lyric if I'm alone I cannot hate, and if I can change I hope I never know is so full of self loathing and it hits so deep. In some sense I still struggle with the implications of identifying with those lyrics, but it also empowers me to fight to change and open myself up to the world. This song will always have a special place in me. I'm glad you reacted to this. Thank you

[@Sasfoot]

Corey Taylor is such an amazing and underrated singer. Even though he does do clean vocals with Slipknot, causal fans just know the guttural stuff and are amazed when they hear predominately clean vocals in Stone Sour. I've seen both bands in concert and he's absolutely incredible.

[@suckme2149]

Underrated? Where are you getting that from? He is far from underrated, always one muppet in the comments who uses the word underrated.

[@redfive02]

@@suckme2149 underrated outside of his genre, most people see metal bands and think "screamy shite", without ever listening to it, and wouldn't bother to acknowledge stuff like this performance

[@MrDeath5300]

​@@redfive02 even some metal elitist disregard slipknot as garbage actually so yeah not underrated in their field but they are generally underrated and specially Stone Sour flies under a lot of people's radar

[@juanpascual4987]

"It took the death of hope to let you go" That line hits me the hardest. Absolutely love this song❤

[@Dredgen_Rell]

The contrast between the pain in his voice and the joy on your face make an absolutely perfect performance even better.

[@RiseoftheFallen1000]

Corey Taylor is legitimately one of the greatest singers of all time. You can hear his emotion in EVERY song he sings

[@michaeldoutre9555]

Corey sang this live in Baltimore to his friend Paul Gray who sadly passed away. This man sings with such emotion in that performance he literally breaks down after the last note he sings. This song is so personal. The emotion in the song is overwhelming.

[@adheremtmeat]

I can't listen to this acoustic without tearing 😢 knowing this emotion was for Paul how much it tears him up one of his best friends is gone 💔

[@aran7teen]

Corey is one of the most underrated and under appreciated vocalists out there. Sure he probably couldn’t name many vocal techniques yet he is able to express such a wide variety of sentiments and emotions. The dude can sing anything.

[@ThunderDawg89]

Daily challenge. Find someone who doesn't appreciate Corey and just slap them as hard as you can to try adjust their shit taste.

[@alexcommodore3141]

@@ThunderDawg89 I live in new zealand, easy challenge.

[@P4PKing]

That emotion is real. He dedicated the song to his bassist Paul Gray that passed away. The song itself is about something else entirely, but when you add in the fact that it reminds him of a best friend adds another layer of emotion he goes through when singing it.

[@Grump.y-OldMan]

I love how you don't just listen to the music and lyrics, you consume it.

[@IH8YH]

"The grit in his voice is so delicious" damn i LOVE your choice of words!!! Our souls feed on good and honest music, it nourishes it and helps our mind function

[@tommyvasquez3878]

Give Vermillion pt. 2 a listen to that might be another you'd have fun reacting to...

[@thegotfatter1444]

Part one first, it hit me hard when I was a bit depressed

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

id like to see her interpret pshycosocial or disasterpiece

[@mrtattoo2012]

Yessssss

[@redfive02]

@@OnTheToolsWithSal the way you spelt psychosocial sounds like how Sean Connery would say it

[@Juandongduck]

@@redfive02 ha now I hear Sean Connery on celebrity jeopardy

[@kryptkeeper2378]

I love how passionate you are! I love that someone else is so connected with music in the sense no matter what genre it is, you are moved In a way as if the music runs through you, touches your heart and soul and leaves everlasting emotions or a conscious connection that almost leaves you speechless in awe or excitement like the fire inside your soul is sparked or ignited every time you reach a deep respect for just pure talent! It’s good to see someone get excited and moved by music as I do, to the point where you can’t hide what your feeling! Love it! You are a beautiful soul and a beautiful person and I love your passion!

[@thebeardedgamer-ballistix3323]

No matter how many times I listen to this song ,still get goosebumps everytime. Amazing

[@aniketacharya512]

Zzyzx Rd definitely needs to be on the list, it's highly underrated I feel.

[@victorydigital6543]

Oh, yeah, one of the most underrated Stone Sour's songs...

[@johnschaffer6968]

Yes!! My favorite Stone Sour song

[@VierImageStudios]

Yes, I completely agree.

[@rebeccajanegoddard]

I adore this song! Ever so underrated

[@proshredda91]

personally, i like Zzyzx Road better than bother or through glass. Definitely my favorite mellow song that Stone Sour has out.

[@brandonboyd2013]

The amount of emotions Cory put into the song when performing it are all natural, its about a friend that turned her back on him when he needed her.

[@WHAMMY1990]

So when he is singing " spit your pity in my soul". From then on he is fighting tears it's raw emotion because even he is human.