Discover the story of the song > Dead Memories – Slipknot

The protagonist is sitting alone in the dark and reflecting on his past. He was once in a relationship with a woman who asked him to love her, and he did, but it came at a cost. He gave up his emotions and ended up with scars. He feels as though the person he used to be is dead and he's left with only memories of that time, which haunt him. He knows he can never go back and will never feel truly alive again.