I'm Not Jesus

For the Ramones song, see I'm Not Jesus (Ramones song).

"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,^[1] on the album Worlds Collide.

"I'm Not Jesus"
Single by Apocalyptica featuring Corey Taylor
from the album Worlds Collide
Released	September 17, 2007 March 4, 2008[1]
Recorded	2007
Genre	Symphonic metal alternative metal
Length	3:36
Label	Sony BMG
Songwriter(s)	Johnny Andrews Geno Lenardo
Producer(s)	Jacob Hellner
Apocalyptica singles chronology
"Repressed" (2006) "I'm Not Jesus" (2007) "S.O.S. (Anything But Love)" (2008)

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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[2]

Track listing

Basic edition

1. "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor – 3:35
2. "Worlds Collide" – 4:29

Premium edition

1. "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor – 3:36
2. "Worlds Collide" – 4:28
3. "S.O.S. (Anything But Love)" (instrumental) – 4:18
4. "Burn" – 4:18
5. "I'm Not Jesus" (video) featuring Corey Taylor – 3:36

7" single

1. "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor
2. SOS

Europe promo single

1. "I'm Not Jesus" (Explicit) featuring Corey Taylor
2. "I'm Not Jesus" (Clean) featuring Corey Taylor

US promo single

1. "I'm Not Jesus" (Clean) featuring Corey Taylor – 3:35
2. "I'm Not Jesus" (Explicit) featuring Corey Taylor – 3:35
3. "I'm Not Jesus" (video) featuring Corey Taylor

1-track promo #1

1. "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor – 3:34

1-track promo #2

1. "I'm Not Jesus" (Clean Vocal Normal Version) featuring Corey Taylor

Personnel

• Corey Taylor – vocals
• Eicca Toppinen – rhythm cello
• Paavo Lötjönen – bass cello
• Perttu Kivilaakso – lead cello
• Mikko Sirén – drums
• Jacob Hellner – production

Chart positions

Chart (2007)	Peak position [3]
Finland Singles Top 20	15
Germany Singles Top 100	25