Great Big White World
Marilyn Manson · The Last Tour On Earth - CD 1
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
Released in 2000 on The Last Tour On Earth, 'Great Big White World' stands as a defining track in Marilyn Manson's evolution toward industrial rock and theatrical pop. The song features the distinctive vocal style of the artist, blending aggressive delivery with melodic hooks that characterize his work during this era. It serves as a centerpiece on the album, reflecting themes of consumerism and societal conformity often explored in his discography. The recording showcases the production quality typical of early 2000s alternative metal, utilizing heavy distortion and electronic textures to create a dense sonic atmosphere. As part of his broader catalog, the track demonstrates Manson's ability to merge punk energy with mainstream appeal, cementing his status as a significant figure in the industrial and alternative rock genres of the turn of the millennium.