Starfuckers, Inc.
Nine Inch Nails
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My god sits in the back of the limousine My god comes in a wrapper of cellophane My god pouts on the cover of the magazine My god's a shallow little bitch trying to make the scene I have arrived and this time you should believe the hype I listened to everyone now I know that everyone was right I'll be there for you as long as it works for me I play a game It's called insincerity Starfuckers Starfuckers Starfuckers, Inc. Starfuckers I am every fucking thing and just a little more I sold my soul but don't you dare call me a whore And when I suck you off not a drop will go to waste It's really not so bad you know once you get past the taste, yeah (Ass kisser) Starfuckers Starfuckers Starfuckers, Inc. Starfuckers All our pain How did we ever get by without you? You're so vain I bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't you? Don't you? Don't you? Now I belong I'm one of the chosen ones Now I belong I'm one of the beautiful ones
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Written by: CHARLIE CLOUSER, TRENT REZNOR, AUTHOR UNKNOWN COMPOSER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Band Creation"Starfuckers, Inc." is a song by the American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. The band was founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor, the main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist.
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Song ReleaseThe track was first released in May 1999 as a promotional single from their third studio album "The Fragile."
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Song GenreThe song is classified under the industrial genre. Industrial music is a genre of music that draws on harsh, transgressive or provocative sounds and themes.
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Controversial LyricsThe song is infamous for its satirical lyrics, criticizing celebrities who manipulate others to get to the top.
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Album SuccessDespite the controversial nature of the song, "The Fragile" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Two VersionsThere are two versions of the song. The first is the album version and the second one is a shorter version that appeared in the music video.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Starfuckers, Inc." was directed by Robert Hales and Trent Reznor.
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Cameo AppearanceMarilyn Manson, a popular rock musician and a close friend of Trent Reznor at the time, made a cameo appearance in the music video.
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AwardsIn 2000, the song was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Live Performances"Starfuckers, Inc." was often a part of Nine Inch Nails' live performances during their Fragility tours.
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Name Change on RadioDue to the FCC regulations, the song's title was changed to "Starsuckers, Inc." when played on the radio.
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Song InspirationThe song's lyrics have been speculated to target specific celebrities, but Reznor has never confirmed such theories. He described the song as a commentary on people who are willing to do anything for their few minutes of fame.
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Reznor and Manson FeudThe song allegedly fuelled a feud between Marilyn Manson and Trent Reznor in the late '90s and early 2000s, as the lyrics seemed to target Manson's behavior. However, both artists have since made amends.
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CensorshipThe song's lyrics and music video faced censorship on many platforms due to its explicit content and suggestive nature.
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Soundtrack Usage"Starfuckers, Inc." was used in the soundtrack for the film "The Matrix Reloaded."
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