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Duality is the quality or character of being twofold; dichotomy. In this song, the singer hurts himself to relieve his pain, which shows that he will not let anyone rule him or destroy him. (thanks, alisha - springcreek, PA)

Lead singer Corey Taylor: "Did you ever get that headache that is just not going to go away, and you end up sticking your thumb and your middle fingers so far into your eyes just to stop the pain? It usually has to do with making a choice. you get to that point in everyday life that you have to make a decision that you may not want to, but your kind of pushed into making that decision." (thanks, Mallory - Vineland, NJ)

The video was shot in Iowa and featured a large group of Slipknot fans. Drummer Chris Fehn explains: "They had an audition I think at some hotel in Des Moines, and the kids lined up. It was funny, because there were people that totally weren't into the band but just wanted to go down there and see if they could get into the video and stuff. And they're like, 'No, dude, get outta here.' But that was cool. I guess some kids flew in from Europe and got in the video." (Thanks to Chris for speaking with us about this song. Read his full interview in the Songfacts Interviews.)

Comments:

This is a great song. I have this song along with Eyeless and Vermilion on Singstar. Rock on!
- jo, Huntly, New Zealand

love this song(: and like every other slipknot song. Maggot for life!! :D
- Becky, portland, OR

i think this is the only good slipknot song...this band is overrated..well dont get pissed off tats wat ithink
- rahul, chennai, India

J.Jackson, cutting yourself isn't "emo", anyone can cut themselves, not just emo kids so cut that s--t out before you look stupid.
- Luke, Manchester, England

Duality was probably the first song i liked by slipknot! but once i got more into them i got real interested in more...faster songs like Heretic Anthem, Spit it Out etc. But this song is extreme! And Corey is awesome i dont get how he can juggle two bands at once and Joey Jordison is probably one of the best drummers of all time!
- Avery, Bucksport, ME

I love this song! I actually used to push my fingers into my eyes, when I had a headache. The ache would disappear for a while, but it always came back. Stay Sic!
- Jerimias, Nuuk, Greenland

Ok, while I think things emo things like cutting yourself or sticking your fingers into your eyes are completely stupid and a waste of time, i like this song
- J, Jackson, GA

wanna chat alexlv140506@yahoo.com
- alex, hillsboro, OR

slipknot kicks ass, anyone who dosnt like them can go f*** themselves
- alex, hillsboro, OR

Actually, the "death of slipknot" is when they split up for good", this new found melody is the new life of the band.
- Luke, Manchester, England

wow I connect to this song I love it this is how I usually feel
- Jordan, Brantford, Canada

I love this song. When they do it live i love how Corey sings the intro. This song is so sick!
- Mike, petersham, MA

Taylor - Slipknot does not only yell about death as loud as they can. Look at the lyrics. Also, if you listen to Danger: Keep Away or Circle, off the Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses album... there is no screaming in these songs. Really, though, pay attention to lyrics. They give a huge shoutout to fans in Pulse of the Maggots and describe intense relationships and desires in The Nameless. These guys have incredible talent and make music that many people enjoy. Save your posts for something worthwhile.
- Dev, Somewhere, CO