Discover the story of the song > Gently – Slipknot

The song is about the protagonist finding a way to escape from the stresses of his life and finding pleasure in his mind. He knows that whatever troubles him will still be there when he returns to reality, but he enjoys this temporary escape. He sings about how this mode is amazing, but unfortunately, he can't stay in it forever, and he has to face the reality of his life again.