Bother

Corey Taylor's song 'Bother' is a haunting exploration of deep emotional pain and existential despair. The lyrics convey a sense of overwhelming sadness and a desire to escape from the burdens of life. The opening lines, 'Wish I was too dead to cry / A self affliction face,' set the tone for the song, expressing a wish to be numb to the pain. This sentiment is further emphasized by the metaphor of throwing stones at the creator, suggesting a struggle with faith or a higher power, and the self-destructive tendencies of a masochist.

The chorus, 'You don't need to bother / I don't need to be / I'll keep slipping farther / But once I hold on / I won't let go till it bleeds,' reflects a sense of resignation and hopelessness. The repetition of 'I don't need to be' underscores a feeling of worthlessness and a desire to disappear. The imagery of holding on until it bleeds suggests a desperate clinging to something, perhaps life itself, despite the pain it causes.

Throughout the song, Taylor delves into themes of isolation and the struggle to find meaning. Lines like 'Wish I was too dead to care / If indeed I cared at all' and 'Never had a voice to protest / So you fed me shit to digest' highlight feelings of powerlessness and being overwhelmed by external forces. The reference to a 'zombie' and 'diaries left with cryptic entries' paints a picture of someone who feels dead inside, going through the motions of life without truly living. The song's raw emotion and vivid imagery make it a powerful expression of inner turmoil and the search for solace in the face of relentless suffering.