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"Coming Undone" 
Single by Korn from the album
See You on the Other SideReleased February 21, 2006
June 12, 2006Format 7", CD5", digital download, DVD Recorded 2005 Genre Nu metal Length 3:18 Label Virgin/EMI Producer The Matrix, Jonathan Davis Korn singles chronology "Twisted Transistor"
(2005)"Coming Undone"
(2006)"Coming Undone wit It"
(2006)"Coming Undone" is a song written and recorded by American nu metal band Korn and The Matrix for Korn's seventh studio album, See You on the Other Side. It was released as the album's second single in February 2006.
Contents
Music and structure
The track finds Korn experimenting with a swelling, mid-tempo chorus.
Chart performance
The song reached number four on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart and number fourteen on the Alternative Songs chart.[1][2] It also managed to peak at number seventy-nine on the Hot 100,[1] making it Korn's fourth biggest hit on the chart.
Charts
Chart (2006) Peak
positionAustralia (ARIA) 54 Germany (Media Control AG) 86 Italy (FIMI) 36 Ireland (IRMA) 49 New Zealand (RIANZ) 16 UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[3] 63 US Billboard Hot 100[1] 79 US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] 14 US Dance/Club Play Songs (Billboard)[1] 29 US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard)[1] 4 US Pop 100 (Billboard)[1] 73 Live performance
The song is frequently played live, most recently as a combination with Queen's "We Will Rock You" during the first chorus. It is the only song from See You on the Other Side that has remained a staple of their live set. It has also been performed several times on television, including Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Spike TV's Scream Awards.
Mashup
Korn and Atlanta crunk rappers Dem Franchize Boyz did a mash-up of their respective hit singles at the time, "Coming Undone" and "Lean wit It, Rock wit It", titled "Coming Undone wit It". It was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Scott Spock from The Matrix, and was first released on AOL in April 2006. A video for "Coming Undone wit It" was released on the DVD portion of Chopped, Screwed, Live and Unglued. This is the official remix to both songs.
Music video
The video was directed by Little X, his first time behind the lens for a rock band. Korn are performing in a desert in broad daylight. The sky shatters like glass to reveal a night sky. Then, the whole background shatters, leaving a plain white background. Lastly, they are literally coming undone and as they do, they resemble slinkies. Korn is completely gone at the video's end.
Appearances in media
The song is played when The Detroit Tigers' third baseman Brandon Inge comes to the plate. It is also used as the walkup song for Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence. It was also featured in a commercial for the CBS crime drama series, Criminal Minds, and in the video game, Blitz: The League. An instrumental version is used for the TNA wrestler, Frankie Kazarian, also known as Kaz. It also appeared in VH1's 100 most shocking music moments in the discussion of the Woodstock 1999, both "Did My Time", and Coming Undone's chorus are heard in the background.
Track listing
UK release
- 7" VUS323
- "Coming Undone" (Dave Bascombe radio edit) – 3:03
- "Eaten Up Inside" – 3:18
- CD5" VUSCD323
- "Coming Undone" (Dave Bascombe radio edit) – 3:03
- "Eaten Up Inside" – 3:18
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Korn > See You on the Other Side > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/album/see-you-on-the-other-side-r805302/charts-awards/billboard-single. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ a b "Coming Undone - Korn". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/song/korn/coming-undone/7707218. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
- ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Alex K - Kyuss". Zobbel. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_K.HTM. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
External links
- Music video @ Korn Channel on YouTube
Categories:- 2005 songs
- 2006 singles
- Korn songs
- Music videos directed by Little X
- Songs written by The Matrix
- Songs produced by The Matrix
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