Layla
Korn · Other Songs - KoRn
Can't she stay away
Every single time
Fucking with my mind
Built up all this rage
Trapped inside some cage
While she sits and smiles
Layla
Layla
What's your pain stayin' away
Can't she stay away
Every single time
Fucking with my mind
Built up all this rage
Trapped inside some cage
While she sits and smiles
Layla
Layla
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage and fear I feel
Pain and rage!
What's your pain stayin' away
Can't she stay away
Every single time
Fucking with my mind
Built up all this rage
Trapped inside some cage
While she sits and smiles
Layla
Layla
Inside I'm afraid
Afraid of who I am
Tell me is this real
I'm a government
I have fought to find a way
I am afraid
To be who I am
Layla
Layla
That's why I cry
This lie I drown
Layla
Korn's cover of 'Layla' reinterprets the Eric Clapton classic through the band's signature nu-metal lens. Released during a period where the group frequently explored covers and alternative arrangements, the track showcases their ability to adapt established rock anthems to their own heavy, downtuned sound. The recording emphasizes the band's dynamic range, balancing aggressive instrumentation with the emotional weight of the original composition. This version stands as a testament to Korn's influence within the rock genre, demonstrating how their distinct sonic identity can reshape well-known material. The song remains a notable song in their extensive catalogue, reflecting their continued engagement with broader musical traditions beyond their own original compositions.