The Love of Richard Nixon
Manic Street Preachers
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The world on your shoulders The love of your mother The fear of the future The best years behind you The world is getting older The times they fall behind you The need it still grows stronger The best years never found you The love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination The love of Richard Nixon, yeah they all betrayed you The love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination Yeah they all betrayed you Yeah and your country too Love build around the sandy beaches Love rains down like Vietnam's leeches Richard the third in the White House Cowering behind divided curtains The world is getting older The times they fall behind you The need it still grows stronger The best years never found you Ah, the love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination The love of Richard Nixon, yeah they all betrayed you The love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination Yeah they all betrayed you Yeah and your country too The love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination The love of Richard Nixon, yeah they all betrayed you People forget China and your war on cancer Yeah they all betrayed you Yeah and your country too In all the decisions I have made in my public life, I have always tried to do what was best for the nation. I have never been a quitter
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Historical SignificanceThe song "The Love of Richard Nixon" by Manic Street Preachers delves into the legacy of the 37th American president, Richard Nixon. The band creatively uses the controversial figure's life and political career as a base for their lyrics.
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First SingleReleased as the first single from their seventh studio album, "Lifeblood," on 18th October 2004, it signified a clear departure from their traditionally guitar-heavy sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song entered the UK Singles Chart at number two. This marked a significant moment in their career as the first number two single they had achieved since "A Design for Life" in 1996.
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Song CharacterizationUnlike common perceptions about Nixon, Manic Street Preachers present him in a sympathetic light in the title track of the album. They characterize him as a misunderstood figure, echoing themes of loneliness and isolation throughout.
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Music StyleThe song features an unfamiliar, electronic sound. This was a new direction for the Manic Street Preachers, which they explored further in their album "Lifeblood."
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ControversyIt drew controversy due to its seemingly positive depiction of a president associated with the Watergate scandal and his subsequent resignation. The band later explained that the song aims to depict Nixon as a tragic figure rather than an idol.
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Video RepresentationThe music video for "The Love of Richard Nixon" features an amalgamation of archival footage of Richard Nixon's presidency period in the United States. It distinctly showcases various events, speeches, and personal moments of Nixon's life.
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Preacher's PerspectiveThe band members (James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, and Sean Moore) have mentioned in interviews that the song is more about the love people had for Richard Nixon rather than their personal view about him.
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Defining LyricsSome lyrics from the song include: "Love, love, love, love, love, love..." repeating several times, then "The love of Richard Nixon, death without assassination," which outlines the underlying theme of the song.
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LegacyThe song remains a significant talking point in the band's discography due to its distinctive stylings and political subject matter. It demonstrated the band's depth and breadth in exploring various themes and sounds.
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