Recently, on July 27th, 2023, a laid-back song by Korn(kornofficial), “Sing Sorrow,” which is associated with the album, Untitled (Deluxe), quietly appeared on a select few song apps.
On the app SoundCloud, the song is popular to an extent, with multiple passionate, accommodating, and positive reviews. Similarly, the album has similar songs, which are supposed to connect and flow with the others by meaning, or depending on the era the songs were published. For example, a song called “Overture or Obituary” connects with “Sing Sorrow” because of the matching thumbnails and explanations/themes of similar lyrics. However, “Sing Sorrow” wouldn’t have received the beneficial feedback if SoundCloud or other apps like Spotify didn’t showcase the song. For example, the band has to release the lyrics for the song to be shared and brought to accessible apps, which goes through a classification process; this determines whether the song is released as a single, extended play, or an album. Additionally, the song is free, meaning no fee or cost is required to obtain the song, however, depending on the app you use, premium memberships may be required. Although the song doesn’t make a substantial profit, the band substitutes this by selling merchandise; also known as merch, promoted products linked to the creator.
Distinctively, the song showcases a moral through the lyrics, which develops a mood for the listener. Furthermore, the lyrics display a veil of depression, and question of oneself and surroundings, while also expressing personal struggle, loss, and the search for the meaning of reality/adversity. For example, the long lyric, “In the deepest part of me, like an unknown enemy, I was never meant to find little seed of purity” demonstrates the state or mindset of the author; which is him questioning and examining himself, trying to figure out whether or not he was worthy to find the “little seed of purity,” a comparison stating that he’s sprouting through purity; freedom of immorality, especially of a sexual nature. However, another theory explains the lyrics as rising/breaking through for purity; or the freedom from contamination. Both theories interpret different meanings of the lyric, which is sustainable and apprehensible, allowing the listeners to communicate and input he/she’s perspectives. Although the lyrics are profound and fathomless, the song’s beat or rhythm is catchy.
When it comes to connecting with a song, I believe I’ve found one that explains how I feel without digging through my soul to find pieces for a puzzle. For example, with each lyric, I’m heard, examined, and appreciated without struggling to find the pieces myself. Additionally, the beat of the rhythm soothes and connects with me, leaving an opening for the lyrics to converge with me more. However, occasionally I disconnect from the song, meaning I discover new songs and securely attach to them because listening to the same song continuously bores and disassociates me. Although I recede from the song more and more, various distinctions maintain a successful bond with me. For example, as stated before, the profound connection devotes me to persist in the coalition. Overall, the song confluences me through sincere, uniting feelings and lyrics, while flaunting a universal feeling upon the listeners; the severity of aplomb varies depending on the personal aspect of he/she.
As you can see, the song “Sing Sorrow” by Korn amalgamates and is accustomed to the perspective of he/she while presenting and representing the song and the band. Similarly, the song has multiple friends: “Y’All Want a Single Cover,” “Freak On a Leash,” and “Blind.” These songs have different meanings, which correlates to “Sing Sorrow” in many ways.
