Celebrity Skin

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About Celebrity Skin

"Celebrity Skin" is the tenth single by American alternative rock band Hole, released on September 1, 1998 by DGC Records. It is the debut single from their third studio album of the same name and is Hole's most commercially successful single, being the only one to reach number one on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 126 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".


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Oh, make me over
I'm all I want to be
A walking study
In demonology

Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, so glad you could make it now

Oh, look at my face
My name is might have been
My name is never was
My name's forgotten

Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, there's only us left now

When I wake up in my makeup
It's too early for that dress
Wilted and faded somewhere in
Hollywood
I'm glad I came here
With your pound of flesh
No second billing cause you're a star now
Oh, Cinderella
They aren't sluts like you
Beautiful garbage beautiful dresses
Can you stand up or will you
Just fall down

You better watch out
What you wish for
It better be worth it
So much to die for

Hey, so glad you could make it
Yeah, now you really made it
Hey, there's only us left now

When I wake up in my makeup
Have you ever felt so used up as this?
It's all so sugarless
Hooker, waitress, model, actress
Oh, just go nameless
Honeysuckle, she's full of poison
She obliterated everything she kissed
Now she's fading
Somewhere in Hollywood
I'm glad I came here
With your pound of flesh

You want a part of me
Well, I'm not selling cheap
No, I'm not selling cheap

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Hole

Hole is an American alternative rock band that originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), who co-founded Hole with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial and critical success throughout the 1990s, initially releasing singles through independent labels in L.A. and debuting with their caustic noise rock-influenced Pretty on the Inside (1991), and later gaining critical acclaim with their 1994 album Live Through This. more »

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Written by: William Patrick Corgan, Courtney M. Love, Eric Erlandson

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10 facts about this song

Album Name
"Celebrity Skin" is the title track from Hole's third studio album of the same name, released in 1998.
Chart Performances
The song reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart later the same year. It remained in the number one spot for four weeks.
Grammy Nomination
The track was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 1999 Grammy Awards.
Lead Single
"Celebrity Skin" served as the leadoff single to the album and is also Hole’s most commercially successful track.
Songwriters
The song was primarily written by Courtney Love, the band's leading vocalist, alongside Eric Erlandson, the band's rhythm guitarist, and Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins.
Themes and Meaning
The song is said to express Love's feelings on her fame and media perception, using Hollywood’s sleaze as a metaphor for how she felt about her life during that period.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Nancy Bardawil, features the band members performing on a stage, designed to look like it was filmed in one single continuous shot.
Pop Culture Features
The song was featured in popular films like "American Pie" and "The Hangover: Part II."
Influence on Digital Music
The song was ranked #385 on Blender's "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born" list in 2005.
Courney Love's Performance
The song showcased a newer, cleaner vocal style from Courtney Love, a departure from her previous grunge-influenced screams and shrieks.

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