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{{Song | {{Song | ||
| Name = Leave a Scar | | Name = Leave a Scar | ||
− | | Cover = The-High-End- | + | | 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 = | + | | Genre = |
− | | Length = | + | | Length = |
| Label = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] | | Label = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]] | ||
| Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] | | Writer = [[Marilyn Manson]] | ||
− | | Composer = | + | | Composer = |
− | | Producer = Marilyn Manson, Chris Vrenna, Twiggy, [[Sean Beavan]] | + | | Producer = Marilyn Manson, [[Chris Vrenna]], [[Twiggy]], [[Sean Beavan]] |
}} | }} | ||
− | "'''Leave a Scar'''" is the third track from [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]'s 2009 release ''[[The High End of Low]]''. Its title was revealed on April 7, 2009, in a blog which described both it and eight other songs from the album.<ref name="Metal Hammer 04/07/09">[http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/marilyn-manson-high-end-of-low-album-track-by-track/ Marilyn Manson 'High End Of Low' Album Track-By-Track]. ''Metal Hammer''. April 7, 2009.</ref> | + | "'''Leave a Scar'''" is the third track from [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]'s 2009 release ''[[The High End of Low]]''. Its title was revealed on April 7, 2009, in a blog which described both it and eight other songs from the album.<ref name="Metal Hammer 04/07/09">[http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/uncategorized/marilyn-manson-high-end-of-low-album-track-by-track/ Marilyn Manson 'High End Of Low' Album Track-By-Track]. ''Metal Hammer''. April 7, 2009.</ref> |
− | == Music details == | + | ==Music details== |
A blog by ''Metal Hammer'' describes "Leave a Scar" as "[bursting] open with drums, bass and a swaggering guitar riff with an additional high guitar lick that all subsides before you can grab onto it, as the vocals kick in. The track's mid-tempo 4/4 beats are slow dancefloor fodder and the pleading chorus "whatever doesn't kill you, is gonna leave a scar" are anthemic Manson par excellence. The grating twanging insistent guitar riff comes back with the twinkling and distorted guitar loop that again yield to Manson's vocals. His tone here in the verse is less emotional, but the short middle eight has his signature split harmonies using falsetto and harmony to eerie and evocative effect."<ref name="Metal Hammer 04/07/09"/> The Quietus' John Robb cited that "This one could be the single but I imagine those cowards at er, 'alternative' radio backing off from the heart of darkness that Manson occupies- their boundaries are defined by Coldplay and not stadium acts like Manson."<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> | A blog by ''Metal Hammer'' describes "Leave a Scar" as "[bursting] open with drums, bass and a swaggering guitar riff with an additional high guitar lick that all subsides before you can grab onto it, as the vocals kick in. The track's mid-tempo 4/4 beats are slow dancefloor fodder and the pleading chorus "whatever doesn't kill you, is gonna leave a scar" are anthemic Manson par excellence. The grating twanging insistent guitar riff comes back with the twinkling and distorted guitar loop that again yield to Manson's vocals. His tone here in the verse is less emotional, but the short middle eight has his signature split harmonies using falsetto and harmony to eerie and evocative effect."<ref name="Metal Hammer 04/07/09"/> The Quietus' John Robb cited that "This one could be the single but I imagine those cowards at er, 'alternative' radio backing off from the heart of darkness that Manson occupies- their boundaries are defined by Coldplay and not stadium acts like Manson."<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> | ||
In his review for Allmusic, Phil Freeman, who was unsatisfied by the album, criticized the song's lyrics "If you touch me I'll be smeared/You'll be stained for the rest of your life" for feeling "like [Manson]'s trying to convince himself as much as the audience."<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> | In his review for Allmusic, Phil Freeman, who was unsatisfied by the album, criticized the song's lyrics "If you touch me I'll be smeared/You'll be stained for the rest of your life" for feeling "like [Manson]'s trying to convince himself as much as the audience."<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> | ||
− | == Appearances == | + | ==Appearances== |
− | === Albums === | + | ===Albums=== |
* ''[[The High End of Low]]'' | * ''[[The High End of Low]]'' | ||
− | == Versions == | + | ==Versions== |
− | * "Leave a Scar" <small> | + | * "Leave a Scar" <small>— Appears on ''The High End of Low''</small> |
− | * " | + | * "Leave a Scar" (Alternate Version) <small>— Appears on the deluxe edition of ''The High End of Low''</small> |
− | * "maybeharmfulifswallowed" <small> | + | * "maybeharmfulifswallowed" <small>— Early mix; appears on ''Unruly Demos''.</small> |
− | == Lyrics == | + | ==Lyrics== |
− | + | Its not like I made myself a list of new and different ways, | |
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to murder your heart. | to murder your heart. | ||
− | + | Im just a painting thats still wet. | |
− | if you touch me | + | if you touch me Ill be smeared, youll be stained, |
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stained for the rest of your life. | stained for the rest of your life. | ||
− | + | so turn around and walk away- | |
− | so turn around and walk away | + | before we confuse the way, we abuse each other. |
− | before we confuse the way, we abuse each other | + | |
if your not afraid of getting hurt | if your not afraid of getting hurt | ||
then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you | then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you | ||
− | + | Im well aware Im a danger to myself. | |
− | + | are you aware Im a danger to others? | |
− | are you aware | + | Theres a crack in my soul, you thought was a smile. |
− | + | what ever doesnt kill you, | |
− | + | is gonna leave a scar | |
− | + | what ever doesnt kill you, | |
− | what ever | + | is gonna leave a scar |
− | what ever | + | Im more like a silver bullet |
− | + | than Im like a gun, | |
− | + | Im not easy to hold. | |
− | than | + | I'm moving fast and if i stay in your heart, |
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− | I'm moving fast and if i stay | + | |
I'm certain that this will be the end of your life | I'm certain that this will be the end of your life | ||
− | + | so turn around walk away | |
− | so turn around | + | before we confuse the way we abuse each other |
− | before we confuse the way | + | if your not afraid of getting hurt then I am not afraid |
− | if your not afraid of getting hurt | + | how much i hurt you |
− | + | I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself | |
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are you aware I'm a danger to others? | are you aware I'm a danger to others? | ||
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− | == References == | + | ==References== |
− | <references/> | + | <references /> |
− | [[Category:Marilyn Manson | + | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs from The High End of Low]] | [[Category:Songs from The High End of Low]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Unreleased works]] |
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