Great Big White World
Marilyn Manson · Mechanical Animals
Just glitters like a morgue
And I dreamed I was a spaceman
Burned like a moth in a flame
And our world was so fucking gone
But I'm not attached to your world
Nothing heals, nothing grows (x2)
'Cause it's a great big white world
And we are drained of our colors
We used to love ourselves
We used to love one another
All my stitches itch
My prescription's low
I wish you were queen
Just for today
In a world so white what else could I say?
And hell was so cold
All the vases are so broken
And the roses tear our hands all open
Mother mary miscarry
But we pray just like insects
And the world is so ugly now
'Cause it's a great big white world
And we are drained of our colours
We used to love ourselves
We used to love one another
All my stitches itch
My prescription's low
I wish you were queen
Just for today
All my stitches itch
My prescription's low
I wish you were queen
Just for today
In a world so white what else could I say?
'Cause it's a great big white world
And we are drained of our colours
We used to love ourselves
We used to love one another
All my stitches itch
My prescription's low
I wish you were queen
Just for today (x2)
In a world so white what else could I say?
Great Big White World
Great Big White World stands as a defining track from Marilyn Manson's 1998 album Mechanical Animals, marking a pivotal shift in his artistic identity. Moving away from the industrial shock rock of his earlier years, Manson embraced a glam metal and hard rock aesthetic during this era, drawing heavy inspiration from 1970s rock icons. The song captures the album's theatrical and decadent atmosphere, showcasing the artist's willingness to experiment with softer, more melodic textures while retaining his signature dark edge. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, the recording highlights Manson's ability to blend rock traditions with his unique brand of performance art. The track remains a significant song in his discography, reflecting a period where he successfully challenged his established sound to explore new sonic territories.