Bodies was released by American nu metal band Drowning Pool in 2001 as the lead single from their debut album Sinner, and its chorus became the band's signature moment. The line let the bodies hit the floor was already a live favourite before the song found a second life online, where short clips of the shout spread through gaming videos, workout edits and memes. Its blunt, chant-like delivery makes it easy to recognise in a few seconds, and that instant energy has kept it in regular use for hype moments, parodies and dramatic drops.