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{{Song | {{Song | ||
− | |Name = Coma White | + | | Name = Coma White |
− | |Cover = MechanicalAnimals.png | + | | Cover = MechanicalAnimals.png |
− | |Artist = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] | + | | Artist = [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] |
− | |Album = [[Mechanical Animals]] | + | | Album = [[Mechanical Animals]] |
− | |Released = September 14, 1998 | + | | Released = September 14, 1998 |
− | |Recorded = 1997–1998 at the White Room, Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California and Conway Studios | + | | Recorded = 1997–1998 at the White Room, Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California and Conway Studios |
− | |Genre = Alternative rock | + | | Genre = Alternative rock |
− | |Length = 5:38 | + | | Length = 5:38 |
− | |Label = [[Nothing]], [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] | + | | Label = [[Nothing Records|Nothing]], [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] |
− | |Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] | + | | Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] |
− | |Composer = [[Twiggy Ramirez]], [[Madonna Wayne Gacy]], [[Zim Zum]] | + | | Composer = [[Twiggy Ramirez]], [[Stephen Bier|Madonna Wayne Gacy]], [[Zim Zum]] |
− | |Producer = Michael Beinhorn, Marilyn Manson | + | | Producer = Michael Beinhorn, Marilyn Manson |
}} | }} | ||
− | "'''Coma White'''" is the fourteenth track of the 1998 release ''[[Mechanical Animals]]''. It is also the fourth and final single spawned from this album. It was only released promotionally and was followed by a music video. The song was inspired by a friend of [[Marilyn Manson|Manson]]'s who was addicted to drugs, and eventually killed herself. It is considered | + | "'''Coma White'''" is the fourteenth track of the 1998 release ''[[Mechanical Animals]]''. It is also the fourth and final single spawned from this album. It was only released promotionally and was followed by a music video. The song was inspired by a friend of [[Marilyn Manson|Manson]]'s who was addicted to drugs, and eventually killed herself. It is often considered Manson's most powerful song vocally and emotionally. In the [[Triptych]], "Coma White" also serves as the sequel song to [[Coma Black]]. |
Also see the in-depth analysis of the Coma White theme on [http://www.nachtkabarett.com/ComaWhite The Nachtkabarett]. | Also see the in-depth analysis of the Coma White theme on [http://www.nachtkabarett.com/ComaWhite The Nachtkabarett]. | ||
− | == Appearances == | + | ==Appearances== |
− | === Albums === | + | ===Albums=== |
* ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' | * ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' | ||
− | * ''[[Lest We Forget | + | * ''[[Lest We Forget (The Best of)]]'' |
− | === Singles === | + | ===Singles=== |
− | * " | + | * "Coma White" |
− | == Versions == | + | ==Versions== |
− | * "Coma White" <small> | + | * "Coma White" <small>— Appears on ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' and ''[[Lest We Forget (The Best of)]]''.</small> |
− | * "Coma White" (Radio Edit) <small> | + | * "Coma White" (Radio Edit) <small>— Appears on the "Coma White" promotional single.</small> |
− | * "Coma White" (Acoustic) <small> | + | * "Coma White" (Acoustic) <small>— Appears on the "Coma White" promotional single and the UK version of ''[[The Last Tour on Earth]]''.</small> |
− | == Music video == | + | ==Music video== |
− | [[ | + | [[Image:ComaWhiteScreenshot.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Manson on the wooden cross]] |
− | The [http:// | + | The [http://youtube.com/watch?v=FlfdoObRyoc music video], directed by Samuel Bayer, features a twisted reenactment of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. [[Marilyn Manson|Manson]], portraying Kennedy, is seen with Coma White waving to his fans who are clearing way for the car. Halfway through the video Manson is shot, and eventually lays his head on Coma White's lap, dying. In the scenes following Manson is seen nailed to a wooden crucifix, similar to Jesus Christ, and is carried past the onlooking fans in the street. |
− | The music video was first alluded to in a February 4, 1999 post by Manson on [[MarilynManson.net]]'s message board, where Manson revealed "we are making the most beautiful and disturbing video we have ever done-- Coma White."<ref>''TO REAL FANS OF ANY KIND''. [[MarilynManson.net]]. [[Marilyn Manson]]. February 4, 1999. | + | The music video was first alluded to in a February 4, 1999 post by Manson on [[MarilynManson.com|MarilynManson.net]]'s message board, where Manson revealed "we are making the most beautiful and disturbing video we have ever done-- Coma White."<ref>''TO REAL FANS OF ANY KIND''. [[MarilynManson.com|MarilynManson.net]]. [[Marilyn Manson]]. February 4, 1999.</ref> Later in an August 16 post, Manson confirmed that MTV had received the video, but was uncertain if they would air it due to its content. He went on to assure that the video would be included with the then-upcoming home video ''[[God Is in the T.V.]]''.<ref>''this is the end, my only friends''. [[MarilynManson.com|MarilynManson.net]]. [[Marilyn Manson]]. August 16, 1999.</ref> |
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− | == Track listing == | + | |
− | === Promotional === | + | |
# "Coma White" (Radio Edit) – 4:19 | # "Coma White" (Radio Edit) – 4:19 | ||
− | == Lyrics == | + | ==Lyrics== |
There's something cold and blank behind her smile | There's something cold and blank behind her smile | ||
She's standing on an overpass | She's standing on an overpass | ||
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Won't save her from herself | Won't save her from herself | ||
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− | [[Category:Mechanical Animals | + | [[Category:Mechanical Animals Era]] |
− | [[Category:Marilyn Manson | + | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Songs]] |
+ | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Singles]] | ||
[[Category:Songs from Mechanical Animals]] | [[Category:Songs from Mechanical Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Songs from The Last Tour on Earth]] | [[Category:Songs from The Last Tour on Earth]] | ||
[[Category:Songs from Lest We Forget (The Best Of)]] | [[Category:Songs from Lest We Forget (The Best Of)]] | ||
− | [[Category:Marilyn Manson | + | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Songs With Music Videos]] |