The track’s title and lyrics were born from the band's collective frustration with society and themselves. Percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan described the core message as a reflection on human nature: "We are our own worst enemy... we are going to be the end of the earth and no one seems to give a shit".

Mixed by the legendary Andy Wallace, the audio is characterized by a "seismic sense of groove" and technical pummeling. Slipknot - People = Shit (Audio)

The song follows the intro track "(515)," which features DJ Sid Wilson screaming the phrase "People = Shit" in reverse. Sonic Composition The track’s title and lyrics were born from