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"'''Great Big White World'''" is the first track on the 1998 release ''[[Mechanical Animals]]''. | "'''Great Big White World'''" is the first track on the 1998 release ''[[Mechanical Animals]]''. | ||
| − | == Appearances == | + | ==Appearances== |
| − | === Albums === | + | ===Albums=== |
* ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' | * ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' | ||
| − | == Versions == | + | ==Versions== |
| − | * "Great Big White World" <small> | + | * "Great Big White World" <small>— Appears on ''Mechanical Animals''. (165.85 bpm)</small> |
| − | * "Great Big White World" (Live) <small> | + | * "Great Big White World" (Live) <small>— Appears on ''[[The Last Tour on Earth]]''.</small> |
| − | * "Great Big White World" (Live) <small> | + | * "Great Big White World" (Live) <small>— Appears on ''[[Guns, God and Government World Tour]]'' DVD.</small> |
| − | == Lyrics == | + | ==Lyrics== |
In space the stars are no nearer | In space the stars are no nearer | ||
They just glitter like a morgue | They just glitter like a morgue | ||
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In a world so white what else could I say? | In a world so white what else could I say? | ||
| − | == Personnel == | + | ==Personnel== |
* [[Marilyn Manson]] – vocals | * [[Marilyn Manson]] – vocals | ||
* [[Twiggy Ramirez]] – acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar and bass | * [[Twiggy Ramirez]] – acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar and bass | ||
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* [[Zim Zum]] – lead guitar | * [[Zim Zum]] – lead guitar | ||
| − | == Trivia == | + | ==Trivia== |
| − | * Before the release of the album, a number of groups raised concerns about "Great Big White World" possibly being a racially-motivated reference until Manson himself cleared up the rumors by stating that it was about cocaine. | + | * Before the release of the album, a number of groups raised concerns about "Great Big White World" possibly being a racially-motivated reference until Manson himself cleared up the rumors by stating that it was about cocaine. |
| − | * "Great Big White World" was rumored to be the actual name of the "Mechanical Animals" album before its name was released. Other rumors say that it ''was'' the official name, but changed at the last minute. | + | *"Great Big White World" was rumored to be the actual name of the "Mechanical Animals" album before its name was released. Other rumors say that it ''was'' the official name, but changed at the last minute. |
| − | * Despite never being released as a single, "Great Big White World", like "Irresponsible Hate Anthem", is a fan favorite that has been played on every single tour (and most set lists) since "Mechanical Animals" was released. It has been played more times live than most of the commercial singles (such as "Coma White" and "The Fight Song") considered to be "hits". | + | * Despite never being released as a single, "Great Big White World", like "Irresponsible Hate Anthem", is a fan favorite that has been played on every single tour (and most set lists) since "Mechanical Animals" was released. It has been played more times live than most of the commercial singles (such as "Coma White" and "The Fight Song") considered to be "hits". |
[[Category:Mechanical Animals era]] | [[Category:Mechanical Animals era]] | ||
