Tourniquet
Marilyn Manson · Antichrist Superstar
and things that cannot speak
she comes on like a crippled plaything
her spine is just a string
I wrapped our love in all this foil
Silver tight like spider legs
I never wanted it to ever spoil
but flies will always lay their eggs
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
Prosthetic synthesis and butterfly
Sealed up with virgin stitch
If it hurts baby please tell me
Preserve the innocence
I never wanted it to end like this
But flies will lay their eggs
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
What I wanted, what I needed
What I got for me
What I wanted, what I needed
What I got for me
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
Take your, take your
Get up out of me
I'm not proud with me
I never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
Tourniquet
Released in 2000 on the landmark album Antichrist Superstar, 'Tourniquet' stands as a defining track in Marilyn Manson's career, blending industrial metal with theatrical rock. The song features the iconic vocal performance of the lead singer, who delivers a haunting, breathy delivery that contrasts sharply with the aggressive, distorted instrumentation. Musically, it exemplifies the band's signature sound from that era, characterized by heavy riffs, pounding drums, and a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere. The track became a staple of the nu-metal and alternative metal scenes, contributing significantly to the album's status as a cultural phenomenon. Its enduring popularity highlights Manson's ability to merge visceral energy with emotional vulnerability, cementing the recording as a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern rock music.