Jonathan Davis quotes

Jonathan Davis is an American singer and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Korn. His distinctive voice and emotional performances have been influential in shaping the sound of modern metal. He continues to inspire fans worldwide through his music and artistry. Here are 52 of his quotes:

The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.

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You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same.

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I like reading Ball Tongue lyrics and all that stuff. And they published a book, and I wouldn't give my lyrics, and it's all wrong in the book, and I giggle. It's funny.

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People die from typewriters falling on their heads.

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[When asked if he is going to go to his high school reunion] "Yeah, I can't wait. I'm going to show up in a helicopter."

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"They're all, 'Dude, we're sorry. We were just kids. Your know how kids are. Growing up' and I'm just like "Shut up!'" (talking about when he meets people from his high school.)

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"The kids out there want something they can relate to, something that's real; most of that whiny stuff isn't real. The cheesy pop songs just bore me to death." (commenting on how he feels about rock and pop.)

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"Some people are desperately looking for scapegoats, they just don't want to see the truth!" (Jon commenting on the parents that blame music for the violence.)

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I think I'm a clinical worrier, I worry about everything and I've always been that way. I want to make sure that everything works out as planned and I just get lost in my worries and fears. As if that isn't enough, I also worry about everybody else and try to carry their burden. It's like I'm trying to carry the weight of the whole world on my shoulders.

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It is quite annoying that we have to change the sound we invented just to avoid sounding like people who simply copy us, but... it is flattering and of course challenging.

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It's really cool to see glowsticks at the show, to see dance music culture infiltrating and becoming one with the metal community.

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"People die from typewriters falling on their heads." (talking about taking chances because you can die at any moment.)

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"It's my purse."(talking about his sporran)

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A lot of people don't realize that depression is an illness. I don't wish it on anyone, but if they would know how it feels, I swear they would think twice before they just shrug it.

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The kids out there want something they can relate to, something that's real; most of that whiny stuff isn't real. The cheesy pop songs just bore me to death.

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Be yourself, let you come through.

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I'm a human being and every human being has problems.

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Our fans make the band. What they give we give right back. They're an integral part of us. They ARE us.

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I've been on Prozac for 12 years and I'm off it now. I know what it feels like to be excited and sad again. I haven't felt like this in 12 years; I'm like a giddy little kid.

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Sometimes I go out disguised, but people still recognize me, so I find there is no point in even trying. It would be nice to get away from it, from time to time, but the fact is, there is no place on earth where I can go unrecognized.

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I feel like I'm waving the flag for musicianship, trying to bring back bands that can play.

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If you feel inside you are a woman, be a woman - no one can take that away from you, man. No one can make that feeling go away. If that's what you need to do to be complete, then no one has the right to tell you you can't do that.

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