Jonathan Davis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jonathan Davis.

Jonathan Davis is a renowned American musician known for being the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the popular band Korn. Born on January 18, 1971, in Bakersfield, California, Davis discovered his passion for music at a young age. He began playing various instruments such as the bagpipes, drums, and guitar before ultimately focusing on vocals.

Formed in 1993, Korn rapidly gained recognition for their unique blend of heavy metal and alternative rock. Davis's distinctive vocal style, characterized by intense screaming, emotional melodies, and introspective lyrics, became a defining element of the band's sound.

Over the years, Davis has contributed significantly to Korn's success, releasing numerous albums that topped the charts and earned critical acclaim. He explored personal and sensitive topics in his lyrics, discussing themes of trauma, addiction, and mental health. This honesty and vulnerability resonated with many fans and solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in the nu-metal genre.

In addition to his work with Korn, Davis pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album "Black Labyrinth" in 2018. This solo venture allowed him to explore a wider range of musical styles, incorporating elements of electronic, industrial, and even world music.

Jonathan Davis continues to leave a profound impact on the music industry, influencing countless artists with his distinctive voice and candid approach to songwriting.

At first I was queasy I'll never forget the sound of the sca

At first I was queasy I'll never forget the sound of the scalpel cutting a body open. But it was so cool trying to work out how these people died.

It seems like a lot of music today is so churned out and sim

It seems like a lot of music today is so churned out and simple.

I don't know the true meaning of happiness.

I don't know the true meaning of happiness.

I got problems. I freak out, go to a shrink, go through all

I got problems. I freak out, go to a shrink, go through all kinds of therapy and stuff, but I'm learning how to deal with it. That's why I've chosen one hour a night to get all of my aggressions out. to really tell the world the way I feel.

Some people are desperately looking for scapegoats, they jus

Some people are desperately looking for scapegoats, they just don't want to see the truth!

I've been on Prozac for 12 years and I'm off it now. I know

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.

We're not trying to change the world just music.

We're not trying to change the world just music.

It's really cool to see glowsticks at the show, to see dance

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

The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.

The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.

I've been a fan of electronic music since the beginning.

I've been a fan of electronic music since the beginning.

When you live on the road, going home is a place to escape a

When you live on the road, going home is a place to escape and just be with your family to unwind.

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, a

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around.

I don't like painting flowers in my music. I like painting g

I don't like painting flowers in my music. I like painting guts and pain.

I don't believe in organized religion - I dealt with them ha

I don't believe in organized religion - I dealt with them hand in hand, and a whole bunch of Catholic priests tried to molest me. Telling me I was gay and I should go home with them and stuff.

The kids out there want something they can relate to, someth

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.

I like reading Ball Tongue lyrics and all that stuff. And th

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.

It is quite annoying that we have to change the sound we inv

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.