Did My Time

KoRn's 'Did My Time' is a visceral exploration of personal struggle and the internal conflict that arises when facing one's own limitations and failures. The song's lyrics convey a sense of frustration and self-reflection, which is characteristic of the nu-metal genre that KoRn helped pioneer. The raw emotion in the lyrics is matched by the band's aggressive musical style, creating a powerful and cathartic listening experience.

The opening lines, 'Realized I can never win / Sometimes I feel like I have failed,' set the tone for the song's theme of self-doubt and defeat. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of introspection, questioning their own worth and the reasons for their perceived failures. The recurring question, 'Tell me, why am I to blame?' suggests a search for understanding and a desire to be absolved from the guilt of not living up to expectations, whether self-imposed or from external pressures.

The chorus, 'I am the one who chose my path / I am the one who couldn't last,' reflects the acceptance of personal responsibility for the choices made, while also acknowledging the inability to endure the consequences of those choices. The phrase 'I did my time' can be interpreted as having served a sentence or paid a debt for past actions, yet there is a lingering sense of entrapment and a struggle to break free from the past. The transformation of the protagonist, as indicated by 'I feel the anger changing me,' suggests that the internal battle has lasting effects on their psyche and identity.