No Place to Hide
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For other uses, see No Place to Hide (disambiguation)
"No Place to Hide" is a song written and recorded by American metal
band Korn
for their second studio album, Life Is Peachy
. It was released as the album's first single
in September 1996.
exposes his painful past to the world he has no secrets left, and no comfort zones. He feels raped because Korn is becoming the next big thing and the media takes advantage of him pouring his soul out. This theme was carried into later singles "Freak on a Leash
" and "Y'All Want a Single
" where he feels he is simply used by the music industry to make money.
. It is notable for being Korn's first televised performance, on a French
music show on February 20, 1997. "No Place to Hide" made a return in 2011 during The Path of Totality Tour
.
and the band's previous music videos in order for "No Place to Hide" to receive airplay on the station.
in 1998 for Best Metal Performance. It was Korn's second nomination in this category.
Note: The two remixes are wrongly named, the Hip-Hop Remix it is the Industrial Remix and vice versa!
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No Place to Hide (disambiguation)
No Place to Hide may refer to:* No Place to Hide was a South African science-fiction serial drama running on Springbok Radio from 1958 to 1970.* "No Place to Hide", a song by Korn* "No Place to Hide", an episode of ER...
"No Place to Hide" is a song written and recorded by American metal
Metal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
band Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
for their second studio album, Life Is Peachy
Life Is Peachy
Life Is Peachy is the second studio album by the American nu metal band Korn, released on October 15, 1996 through Immortal/Epic Records. Following the success of their 1994 self-titled debut, Korn earned a second double platinum album in the United States, certified by the Recording Industry...
. It was released as the album's first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in September 1996.
Concept
"No Place to Hide" appears to have various themes. One could be that while Jonathan DavisJonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
exposes his painful past to the world he has no secrets left, and no comfort zones. He feels raped because Korn is becoming the next big thing and the media takes advantage of him pouring his soul out. This theme was carried into later singles "Freak on a Leash
Freak on a Leash
"Freak on a Leash" is a song by the American nu metal band Korn, featured on the group's 1998 studio album Follow the Leader. Prior to the album's release, Korn had an instrumental section of the song, described as a "noisy guitar break." The section was taken out of the song after their fans...
" and "Y'All Want a Single
Y'All Want a Single
"Y'All Want a Single" is a song written and recorded by American nu metal band Korn for their sixth studio album, Take a Look in the Mirror...
" where he feels he is simply used by the music industry to make money.
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... ) |
26 |
Live performance
The song has been seldom played since the promotional tours surrounding the release of Life Is PeachyLife Is Peachy
Life Is Peachy is the second studio album by the American nu metal band Korn, released on October 15, 1996 through Immortal/Epic Records. Following the success of their 1994 self-titled debut, Korn earned a second double platinum album in the United States, certified by the Recording Industry...
. It is notable for being Korn's first televised performance, on a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
music show on February 20, 1997. "No Place to Hide" made a return in 2011 during The Path of Totality Tour
The Path of Totality Tour
The Path of Totality Tour is a concert tour in support of Korn's tenth studio album of the same name. The tour will kick off on November 3, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts....
.
Music video
A video was not filmed; MTV compiled clips from Who Then Now?Who Then Now?
Who Then Now? is a platinum-certified biographical video released by the band Korn on March 18, 1997.-History:It features interviews with the band up to the recording of Life Is Peachy, and music videos for "Blind", "Shoots and Ladders", "Clown" and "Faget"...
and the band's previous music videos in order for "No Place to Hide" to receive airplay on the station.
Awards
The song was nominated for a GrammyGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
in 1998 for Best Metal Performance. It was Korn's second nomination in this category.
UK Releases
- CD5" UK Single Part 1CD singleA CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
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- "No Place to Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
- "Sean Olson" (Radio Edit) – 4:45
- "Proud" – 3:14
- CD5" UK Single Part 2CD singleA CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
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- "No Place To Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
- "Shoots and Ladders" (Dust BrothersDust BrothersThe Dust Brothers are the Los Angeles, California based, Grammy Award winning producers, E.Z. Mike and King Gizmo , famous for their sample-based music in the 1980s and 1990s, and specifically for their work on the albums Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys, Odelay by Beck, and the soundtrack to...
Industrial mix) – 3:50 - "Shoots and Ladders" (Dust Brothers Hip Hop mix) – 4:07
Note: The two remixes are wrongly named, the Hip-Hop Remix it is the Industrial Remix and vice versa!
- UK 7" 663845 0
Side A:
- "No Place To Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
Side B:
- "Proud" – 3:50
- CD5" UK Promo CDCD singleA CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
XPCD 2088
- "No Place to Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
- UK 10" Promo XPR 3086
Side A:
- "No Place To Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
Side B:
- "Proud" – 3:50
German release
- CD5"CD singleA CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
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- "No Place to Hide" (Album Version) – 3:31
- "Sean Olson" (Radio Edit) – 4:45
- "Lies" – 3:22