Discover the story of the song > Here to Stay – Korn

The protagonist is struggling with internal pain that has turned into hatred, and he wants to escape the hurt. He contemplates self-harm to alleviate the pain, but ultimately decides to stay and fight. Despite feeling drained and used by his partner, he declares that he is not a "whore" and won't give up anymore. The chorus repeats that the hurt is fading and the protagonist is here to stay, determined to overcome the negative feelings.