Tourniquet
Marilyn Manson · Lest We Forget: The Best Of
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
Marilyn Manson's "Tourniquet" serves as a defining anthem of the late 1990s industrial and alternative metal scene. Released on the compilation album Lest We Forget: The Best Of, the track showcases Manson's signature blend of aggressive vocals and distorted instrumentation, characteristic of his work on the Mechanical Animals era. The song exemplifies the genre's fusion of punk energy with electronic textures, creating a sonic landscape that challenged mainstream norms while establishing a template for modern metalcore. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to channel raw emotion and social critique, making it a staple in live performances and a cultural touchstone for fans of the era's most intense musical movements.