The track’s title and lyrics were born from the band's collective frustration with society and themselves. Percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan described the core message as a reflection on human nature: "We are our own worst enemy... we are going to be the end of the earth and no one seems to give a shit".
"People = Shit" has been a permanent staple of Slipknot’s live sets since the Iowa era. Slipknot - People = Shit (Audio)
It features some of Corey Taylor's most feral and "gnarliest" vocal performances, including savage blastbeats and "deranged bellowing". Live Legacy The track’s title and lyrics were born from
The song follows the intro track "(515)," which features DJ Sid Wilson screaming the phrase "People = Shit" in reverse. Sonic Composition Slipknot - People = Shit (Audio)