Duality by Slipknot — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

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DUALITY

~ Slipknot · 2004 ~

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    Verse 1
I push my (1) into my eyes
It's the only thing that (2) stops the (3)
But it's made of all the (4) I have to take
Jesus, it never (5), it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on

Verse 2
I have (6) until my veins (7)
I've waited as my time's elapsed
Now, all I do is live with so much (8)
I've wished for this, I've (9) at that
I've left behind this little fact
You cannot (10) what you did not create

Bridge
I've gotta say what I've gotta say
And then, I swear, I'll go away
But I can't (11) you'll enjoy the (12)
I guess I'll save the best for last
My (13) seems like one big past
You're left with me 'cause you left me no choice

[Chorus]

Verse 3
I'm not gonna make it
Put me back together
Or separate the skin from bone
Leave me all the pieces
Then you can leave me alone
Tell me the reality is better than the dream
But I found out the hard way
Nothing is what it seems

[Chorus]

Outro
All I've got, all I've got is (14)
[Repeat × 6]
  

Duality

Slipknot · 2004

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Connotation Compass

Sort these words from the song into three categories based on their emotional connotations. Write each word in the correct box.

1. ache Meaning:

2. screamed Meaning:

3. collapsed Meaning:

4. insane Meaning:

5. reality Meaning:

6. dream Meaning:

7. pieces Meaning:

8. alone Meaning:

Finish the Lyric

Complete these lyric lines in your own way. Try to match the dark, emotional tone of the song.

1. The voices in my head keep telling me to...

2. I'm drowning in a sea of...

3. Behind this mask I wear, there's nothing but...

4. When the world falls apart, all that's left is...

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Duality was Slipknot's first single to reach the top 40 on mainstream rock charts, marking their commercial breakthrough.
⭐The song explores themes of internal conflict and mental struggle, reflecting lead singer Corey Taylor's personal battles with depression.
🎸Slipknot members wear numbered masks and jumpsuits during performances, with each member having a specific number from 0 to 8.
📀The band formed in Iowa in 1995 and is known for their aggressive style combining heavy metal with elements of nu-metal.
🎤Duality's music video was heavily rotated on MTV and helped introduce the band to a wider mainstream audience.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1How does music help people express difficult emotions they can't put into words?
2What does the repeated phrase 'all I've got is insane' suggest about the narrator's mental state?

3When you feel overwhelmed, what healthy coping strategies work best for you?
4Is it possible for someone to feel completely alone even when surrounded by people?

🔥 Play It! — Hot or Cold

One student steps out. Class agrees on a secret song or artist. Student returns and asks yes/no questions — up to 20. Class says "warmer" or "colder" after each guess.