Korn - Ya'll Want A Single

Korn’s “Y’all Want a Single,” directed by Andrews Jenkins, is a striking and rebellious critique of the music industry. It opens with the band members storming into a record store and unleashing chaos—smashing CDs, cassettes, and tearing down shelves. As the destruction unfolds, bold on-screen text flashes across the screen, delivering sharp commentary on the industry’s practices. Examples include statements like “90% of all songs get to ‘the hook’ within 20 seconds” and “98% of all #1 singles are less than 3 minutes and 30 seconds long,” alongside cost comparisons, such as the video’s modest $150,000 budget versus Britney Spears’ $1,000,000 production. These captions underscore Korn’s disdain for the corporate push for formulaic, radio-friendly singles. The song’s defiant chorus, “Y’all want a single, say fuck that,” echoes through the visuals, amplifying the band’s protest. The video concludes with a final, unapologetic message: “The record company wanted us to change this video. We didn’t.” With its raw energy and uncompromising stance, the video serves as a powerful visual extension of the song’s anti-establishment message.