"I'm Not Jesus" is a song by the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica, featuring Corey Taylor from Slipknot and Stone Sour. The single was released on September 17, 2007, and again on March 4, 2008, on the album Worlds Collide.
The song thematizes child abuse by clerics. Corey Taylor sings from the perspective of a man who was sexually abused by a priest when he was a child and now confronts his abuser.
The song was co-written by ex-Filter guitarist and composer Geno Lenardo and vocalist Johnny Andrews.
Music video The music video, directed by Tony Petrossian, featured Corey Taylor recording, and Apocalyptica members playing their instruments. The video also includes various film shots of children in torn/old clothes, and behind fences or various other objects. Every child shows no emotion in their facial expression.(June 15, 2009) I'm Not Jesus Video MySpace. Retrieved 28-1-2010
Track listing Basic edition "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:35 "Worlds Collide" – 4:29
Premium edition "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:36 "Worlds Collide" – 4:28 "S.O.S. (Anything But Love)" – 4:18 "Burn" – 4:18 "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:36
7" single "I'm Not Jesus" SOS
Europe promo single "I'm Not Jesus" "I'm Not Jesus"
US promo single "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:35 "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:35 "I'm Not Jesus"
1-track promo #1 "I'm Not Jesus" – 3:34
1-track promo #2 "I'm Not Jesus"
Personnel Corey Taylor – vocals Eicca Toppinen – rhythm cello Paavo Lötjönen – bass cello Perttu Kivilaakso – lead cello Mikko Sirén – drums Jacob Hellner – production
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (2007–2008)Peakposition
Year-end charts + Chart (2008) Position US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 22
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