Cupid Carries a Gun
Marilyn Manson
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Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Pound me the witch drums Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Better pray for hell, not hallelujah I'm a coat of fists, dead and heartened spiders Like two mangled crowns or the widest of the meanest coiled snakes Folks said I look like death Lived in the hotel of my eyes Lives wide open like a whore Painted in spit from the earth between her thighs Keep your halos tight I'm your god or your guardian Keep your halo tight One hand on the trigger, the other hand in mine Because now, cupid carries a gun Now, now, cupid, cupid carries a gun Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Pound me the witch drums Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Better pray for hell, not hallelujah She had those crow black eyes Starless but she fucks like a comet Laid as still as a bible And it felt like revelations when I looked inside Keep your halos tight I'm your god or your guardian Keep your halo tight One hand on the trigger, the other hand in mine Keep your halos tight I'm your god or your guardian Keep your halo tight One hand on the trigger, the other hand in mine Because now, cupid, carries a gun Now, now, cupid, cupid carries a gun Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Better pray for hell, not hallelujah Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Better pray for hell, not hallelujah Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Better pray for hell, not hallelujah Pound me the witch drums, the witch drums Pound me the witch drums
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Written by: MARILYN MANSON, TYLER BATES
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Cupid Carries a Gun" is the ninth track from Marilyn Manson's ninth studio album, "The Pale Emperor," released in 2015.
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Show Theme SongBefore being officially released as a single, the song was used as the Main Title Theme for the television series "Salem," starting in its second season.
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ReunionThis song marked the reunion of Manson with Tyler Bates, an American musician and composer. Bates produced the song and the entire ‘The Pale Emperor’ album. Their collaboration added a new touch to Manson’s traditional Industrial Rock genre.
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Inspirational SourceAccording to Manson himself, "Cupid Carries a Gun" was directly inspired by the TV show "Salem," its themes, narrative and visuals.
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Co-authorshipMarilyn Manson co-wrote the song with composer Tyler Bates and Gil Sharone, who played drums on the track.
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Contrasting SymbolismManson's use of Cupid carrying a gun in the song can be seen as a twist on the standard depiction of Cupid as a cherubic, innocent figure. It reflects Manson's recurrent exploration of the darker aspects of love and desire.
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Music StructureIt is noteworthy in Manson’s discography for its bluesy influence, a departure from the more aggressive industrial rock style of his earlier work.
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Unique ReleaseSince the song started being used as theme for the show "Salem" prior to its official release, fans had a sneak peak ahead of the album's debut.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed considerable success, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Cupid Carries a Gun" uses a combination of scenes from the TV show "Salem" and Manson's own footage, enhancing the creepy and eerie vibes of both the song and the series.
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