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| {{Song | | {{Song |
| | Name = Pretty as a Swastika | | | Name = Pretty as a Swastika |
− | | Cover = The-High-End-of-Low.jpg | + | | Cover = The-High-End-Of-Low.jpg |
| | Artist = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] | | | Artist = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] |
| | Album = [[The High End of Low]] | | | Album = [[The High End of Low]] |
| | Released = May 20, 2009 | | | Released = May 20, 2009 |
| | Recorded = March 2008–January 2009 in Los Angeles and Hollywood, California | | | Recorded = March 2008–January 2009 in Los Angeles and Hollywood, California |
− | | Genre = Hard rock, gothic rock, industrial metal | + | | Genre = |
− | | Length = 2:45 | + | | Length = |
| | Label = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] | | | Label = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] |
| | Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] | | | Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] |
− | | Composer = [[Twiggy]], [[Chris Vrenna]] | + | | Composer = |
− | | Producer = Marilyn Manson, Chris Vrenna, Twiggy, [[Sean Beavan]] | + | | Producer = Marilyn Manson, [[Chris Vrenna]], [[Twiggy Ramirez]], [[Sean Beavan]] |
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− | "'''Pretty as a Swastika'''" is the second track from the 2009 release ''[[The High End of Low]]''. Its title was revealed on April 16, 2009, in an update on [[MarilynManson.com|the band's official website]], though it had been floating around earlier and the song was leaked on [[The Heirophant|Mansonusa]] by a user with an advance copy of the album. The song was written about [[Isani Griffith]], a University of California student Manson was rumored to be dating in late 2008. Manson's then-friend and administrator of the website Mansonusa Filicide stated their relationship was "nothing concrete at this time" and a message was posted on Manson's website on Christmas Eve denying the relationship, stating "The rumors that i have found a 'replacement' for [[Evan Rachel Wood|Evan]] are simply not true." | + | "'''Pretty as a Swastika'''" is the second track from the 2009 release ''[[The High End of Low]]''. Its title was revealed on April 16, 2009, in an update on [[MarilynManson.com|the band's official website]]. While the song is given this name on the band's website, online retailers refer to it as "Pretty as a ($)." It is uncertain as of yet if this is how the title is printed on album pressings. |
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− | == Name == | + | ==Music details== |
− | In an interview with ''Time'' published on May 26, 2009, [[Marilyn Manson]] explained the title of the song and its alternative, censored title: "Track two is called Pretty as a Swastika. It's something I said to [[Isani Griffith|a girl]] because of her complexion — with black hair, red lips and pale skin. I mean, it was a complex and poetic comment that soon led to intercourse, so I felt no reason for it to be seen as confusing, hateful and destructive. [[Interscope Records|The record label]] [told me], take it off the album. Rather than do so, I decided to produce it on the inside of the sleeve with a different name, so it'll be sold in Wal-Mart or wherever stores sell guns but are afraid to deal with lyrics. So, I put Pretty as a ($) because all of their motivations are based on money."<ref name="Time">[http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1900863,00.html Q&A: Marilyn Manson]. Lauren Bohn. ''Time''. May 26, 2009</ref> He elaborated to German Metal Hammer, "Look art is a question mark, but in the song I say 'Let me show you where it hurts'. I say, 'You're as pretty as a swastika'...Is that a compliment or an insult? I don't even know. I see at as a romantic song and almost a discussion between two people, on who controls and who is being controlled in a relationship."
| + | Reviewing for Thrash Hits, Hugh Platt criticized that "the Stooges-rattle of 'Pretty as a Swastika' beats its chest in a manner all too close to the controlled-chaos thrusts of [[Antichrist Superstar (song)|Antichrist Superstar]]."<ref>[http://www.thrashhits.com/2009/05/album-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ Album: Marilyn Manson - The High End Of Low]. Hugh Platt. Thrash Hits. May 25, 2009</ref> |
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− | == Music details ==
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− | Reviewing for Thrash Hits, Hugh Platt criticized that "the Stooges-rattle of 'Pretty as a Swastika' beats its chest in a manner all too close to the controlled-chaos thrusts of [[Antichrist Superstar (song)|Antichrist Superstar]]." Platt concluded the review citing "Pretty as a Swastika" as one of the record's top tracks.<ref>[http://www.thrashhits.com/2009/05/album-marilyn-manson-the-high-end-of-low/ Album: Marilyn Manson - The High End Of Low]. Hugh Platt. Thrash Hits. May 25, 2009</ref> The Quietus' John Robb described the song as "full-on from the top," having "some nice rhythm changes that you can sense mosh pit action to. [...] This is stripped down and dirty Manson. There is mention of swastikas. The ugliness of humanity is still a fascination for the singer, whose thing has always been reflecting the ugliness of the slavering media back at them. It's a simple but effective trick, and Manson plays [their] game well, always gaining the upper hand. The track is a sneering high IQ rush before collapsing into a weird splodgy bass rumble that outros the song."<ref>[http://thequietus.com/articles/01639-marilyn-manson-high-end-of-low-album-review Marilyn Manson's High End Of Low Reviewed Track-By-Track]. John Robb. The Quietus. May 12, 2009</ref>
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− | In his review for Allmusic, Phil Freeman, who was unsatisfied by the album, noted that the title "Pretty as a Swastika" reads "like Manson-by-numbers."<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wcfoxzy0ldde The High End of Low]. Phil Freeman. Allmusic. May 16, 2009.</ref>
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− | == Appearances == | + | |
− | === Albums === | + | |
| * ''[[The High End of Low]]'' | | * ''[[The High End of Low]]'' |
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− | == Versions == | + | ==Versions== |
− | * "Pretty as a Swastika" <small>— Appears on ''The High End of Low''</small> | + | * "Pretty as a Swastika" <small>— Appears on ''The High End of Low''</small> |
− | * "[[Pretty as a Swastika (Alternate Version)]]" <small>— Appears on pressings of ''The High End of Low'' shipped to independent record stores</small> | + | * "Pretty as a Swastika" (Alternate Version) <small>— Appears on pressings of ''The High End of Low'' shipped to independent record stores</small> |
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− | == Music video == | + | ==Lyrics== |
− | In his interview with ''Time'' in May 2009, Manson alluded to a possible music video for the song, proclaiming, "Well, last night I made a video for Pretty as a Swastika and it included my shaving the pubic hair of my special lady friend."<ref name="Time"/>
| + | The following can be heard from a 30-second sample of the song available on the iTunes Store: |
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− | == Lyrics ==
| + | (...) down further inside |
− | When I see you in the sun you're as pretty as a swastika | + | Take it down, down further inside |
| + | I die for your sins, and you kill me while I try and make real |
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− | take you down, down from the inside
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− | take you down, down from the inside
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− | i want to smash into your face, like a plane,
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− | and drown in between your legs
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− | take you down, down from the inside
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− | i'd die for your sins
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− | if you don't kill me while I'm trying, baby
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | there's more than one way, to make you cry
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− | When I see you in the sun you're as pretty as a swastika
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− | When I see you in the sun you're as pretty as a swastika
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− | take you down, down from the inside
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− | take you down, down from the inside
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− | one of us is a knife
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− | one of us is ripe, baby
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | let me show you where it hurts
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− | there's more than one way
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− | to make you cry
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| Let me show you where it hurts | | Let me show you where it hurts |
| Let me show you where it hurts | | Let me show you where it hurts |
| Let me show you where it hurts | | Let me show you where it hurts |
− | there's more than one way | + | There's more than one way to make you cry |
− | to make you cry
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− | == Trivia ==
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− | * The phrase "Pretty as a Swastika" is a reference to Leni Riefenstahl, who'd been called "pretty as a swastika" by Walter Winchell.
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− | == References == | + | ==References== |
− | <references/> | + | <references /> |
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− | [[Category:Marilyn Manson songs]] | + | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Songs]] |
| [[Category:Songs from The High End of Low]] | | [[Category:Songs from The High End of Low]] |
− | [[Category:The High End of Low era]] | + | [[Category:Unreleased works]] |
− | [[Category:Marilyn Manson songs featuring guitar solos]]
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