Running to the Edge of the World
Marilyn Manson
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Remember when I took you Up to the top of the hill? We had our knives drawn. They were as sharp As we were in love. If god crossed us We'd take all his drugs, Burn his money And his house down, And wait for the fire to spread. Sometimes hate is not enough To turn this all to ashes. Together as one Against all others Break all of our wings to Make sure it crashes We're running to the Edge of the world Running, running away We're running to the edge of the world I don't know if the world will end today I had no choice, I erased the debt of our family, Let you say goodbye With lips like dynamite. And everyone Turned their backs Because they knew When we held on tight To each other, We were something fatal, That fell into the wrong hands. Sometimes hate is not enough To turn this all to ashes. Together as one Against all others Break all of our wings to Make sure it crashes We're running to the Edge of the world Running, running away We're running to the edge of the world I don't know if the world will end today We don't see death, we see destruction [Repeat: x2] We're running to the Edge of the world Running, running away We're running to the edge of the world I don't know if the world will end today See a new beginning rise behind the sun We can't never catch up to them as fast as we run
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Written by: Brian Warner, Chris Vrenna, Jeordie White
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Running to the Edge of the World" is a song that strays from Marilyn Manson's usual industrial rock and heavy metal band. This song falls under the genres of soft rock and acoustic rock, showing a more subdued side to the controversial musician.
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Album InformationThis track is from Marilyn Manson's seventh studio album titled "The High End of Low," released in 2009. This album sparked interest for its creative experimentation and thematic representations of Manson's personal and professional struggles during its recording.
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Track Listing"Running to the Edge of the World" is the tenth track on the album. The song contributes to the overall theme of the album, diving into loss, relationships, and self-reflection.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for this song attracted controversy for its graphic representation of domestic violence. Some viewers praised it for its stark, raw portrayal of a serious issue while others criticized it for its brutal depiction.
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Band Member DepartureDuring the production of the album, band member Tim Skold left the band. This departure significantly affected the production as Manson had to reconvene members of the original lineup to complete the album.
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LyricsThe lyrics are more emotional in "Running to the Edge of The World", when compared to Manson's other songs. It is about self-realization, hard times, losing those close to him and it sheds light on his vulnerability. Manson often referred it as the most heartbreaking song he has ever written.
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Live Performances"Running to the Edge of The World" was performed live often during the 'Rape of the World Tour', to which it was received positively by the audience appreciating its raw emotional depth.
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Marilyn Manson’s StatementManson stated that this song, along with the rest of "The High End of Low", reflected exactly who he was at that time. He emphasized that he needed to express his emotions and pains through the album without any exaggeration or validation, stating, "It isn't a persona; it's me."
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CollaborationThe song, like the entire "The High End of Low" album, was produced by Chris Vrenna, former Nine Inch Nails drummer, in collaboration with Marilyn Manson.
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Limited Edition Vynil Release"Running to the Edge of The World" has not been released as a standalone single but is part of a Limited Deluxe Edition of "The High End of Low" on vinyl.
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