Lyric discussion by tylerspurrell 

Cover art for Before I Forget lyrics by Slipknot

I believe that the song is about the maggots out there who are truly dedicated, and the band is showing appreciation: I am a world before I am a man I was a creature before I could stand I will remember before I forget Before I forget that!

In my mind this is the thank-you to the fans. I am a world before i am a man - All they are are what the fans built them up to be. Famous worldwide. And they recognize this before they would take any credit or to be cocky about it.

i was a creature before i could stand - Before the band could strongly stand with the fans support, they were local. This is pretty self-explanatory.

I will remember before i forget - Again, very self explanatory (well, in my mind), They will remember where they came from, all of their struggles, hopes, let-downs, successes and fails, and they will remember what the world has done for them, before they forget it all, and get lost in the glory.

Stay true maggots.

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