The Negative One Lyrics

Lyric discussion by One(Sic)Fuq 

Cover art for The Negative One lyrics by Slipknot

This song is about the departure of the best metal drummer to ever kick a double bass.. "The morning star" is an expression often used to describe Jesus which was joeys mask.. And if your a true knot fan you will pick up on the other subtle things mentioned in the song.. I could rant and explain each one but where is the fun in that? Songs are interpreted however you want them to be.. That's what's so freeing about music..

@One:8830Fuq I'm glad someone else sees that this is totally about Joey.

@One:12270Fuq This song isn't about Joey, nor is any of the songs from the gray chapter. Corey has said that it is NOT about Joey, so i just want everyone to stop kissing Joey's ass because he used to be an awesome drummer. But the fact is, in the last few years he was in Slipknot he was acting like a complete dick! Putting triggers on an acoustic drum kit to somehow make up for the lack of talent he had all through 2008-2013 is not what I'd call "one of the best drummers ever".

@One:27993Fuq actually... the morning star is what they use to refer to Lucifer. In fact Lucifer literally means "Morning Star" "The Lord of lies" could be a reference to Belial (As referenced in Diablo 3 as the lord of lies) which in the Jewish faith is also the Devil. So no, unless Slipknot are literally calling Joey "the devil" this song is not about him.