Word Up!
Korn · Greatest Hits - Volume One
Yo pretty ladies around the world
Got a weird thing to show you
So tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister
And your mama too
We're about to go down
And youÂ’ll know just what to do
Wave your hands in the air
Like you donÂ’t care
Glide by the people as they start to look and stare
Do your dance
Do your dance
Do your dance quick mama, come on baby tell me whatÂ’s the word
Word up
Everybody say when you hear they call you
You've got to get it underway
Word up, itÂ’s the code word
No matter where you say it
YouÂ’ll know that youÂ’ll be heard
Now all you sucker. D.J.Â’s
Who think youÂ’re fly
ThereÂ’s got to be a reason
And we know the reason why
You try to put on those airs and act real cool
But you've got to realize
That youÂ’re acting like fools
If thereÂ’s music we can use it
We need to dance
We donÂ’t have the time
For psychological romance
No romance
No romance
No romance for me mama
Come on baby tell me whatÂ’s the word
The word up
Everybody say when you hear the call you
You've got to get it underway
Word Up!
Korn's 'Word Up!' stands as a defining track from their 1994 debut album, 'Issues,' capturing the raw energy and aggressive sound that established them as pioneers of nu-metal. The song features the band's signature blend of distorted guitars, heavy bass, and frontman Jonathan Davis's intense vocal delivery, set against a backdrop of rhythmic drumming that became a staple of the genre. Released during the height of the mid-90s alternative metal explosion, the recording exemplifies the shift from grunge to a more industrial, rhythmic approach that influenced countless subsequent artists. As a cornerstone of Korn's early discography, 'Word Up!' remains a critical listen for fans exploring the band's foundational era and the broader landscape of 1990s rock music.