# What is the song 'left Behind' by slipknot about

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**Created:** [May 24, 2004, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-song-left-behind-by-slipknot-about/246729 "2004-05-24T01:50:10Z")\
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Does it have anything to do with the Christian idea that the sinful will be ‘left behind’ during armageddon? On the music video near the end it looks like seriously bad weather is starting, which could be a sign of armageddon.

Just a theory, i dont know what the song is about.