Get Your Gunn

Marilyn Manson

About Get Your Gunn

"Get Your Gunn" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson, released as the lead single from their debut studio album, Portrait of an American Family (1994). The song was written by the band's eponymous vocalist along with original guitarist and bassist Daisy Berkowitz and Gidget Gein, respectively, and was produced by Manson with Trent Reznor. "Get Your Gunn" was inspired by the murder of abortionist David Gunn by a pro-life activist, an event which angered Manson. The song was also took infuence from Manson's lifelong fascination with abortion and an interaction he had with an anti-abortion protester. A gothic rock and hard rock song, the track received a mostly positive response from music critics, who described it as both nightmarish and well-produced, while Manson garnered acclaim for his vocal performance. The song features saxophone played by Sugarsmack vocalist Hope Nicholls, and an audio sample of the televised suicide of R. Budd Dwyer. According to Berkowitz, the writing of the song marked a change of direction for Manson, after which he began to write more politically-charged songs. "Get Your Gunn" was blamed by the far-right in the United States for the Columbine High School massacre, and multiple critics have deemed it one of the most controversial songs of all time. Its music video was directed by Rod Chong and released in 1994. The clip garnered acclaim from critics, and the song reached number 11 on the Canadian Hot 100, three years after its initial release. 


Year:
1994
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Goddamn your righteous hand 
I eat innocent meat 
The housewife I will beat 
The prolife I will kill 
What you won't do I will 
I bash myself to sleep 
What you sow I will reap 
I scar myself you see 
I wish I wasn't me 
I am the little stick 
You stir me into shit 
I hate therefore I am 
Goddamn your righteous hand 
Goddamn Goddamn 
Goddamn Goddamn 
Pseudo morals work real well on the talk shows for the week 
But your selective judgments and good guy badges don't mean to f*ck to me 
I am the VHS 
Record me with your fist 
Want me to save the world 
I'm just a little girl 
Get your gunn, get your gunn 
Get your gunn, get your gunn

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Marilyn Manson

Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician and former music journalist known for his controversial stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band Marilyn Manson. His stage name was formed from juxtaposing the names of two American cultural icons, namely actress Marilyn Monroe and multiple murder convict Charles Manson as a critical and, simultaneously, laudatory appraisal of America and its peculiar culture. The seemingly outrageous visual and vocal styles he employs, his unique interpretations of familiar songs and the controversy surrounding his lyrics and imagery have led to his very pronounced public appeal. more »

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Written by: SCOTT MITCHELL PUTESKY, BRIAN HUGH WARNER, BRAD M STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Get Your Gunn" was released in 1994 as the first single from Marilyn Manson's debut album, "Portrait of an American Family."
Context and Controversy
The song was controversial due to its lyrics and Manson's outspoken and disturbing persona. Its themes were reportedly inspired by the murder of abortion doctor, Dr. David Gunn.
Manson's First Hit
Despite the controversies, "Get Your Gunn" became Marilyn Manson's first charting single, paving the way for their mainstream breakthrough in the late 90s.
Oscar Winning Participation
The B-side of the single, "Misery Machine," features drumming by Nine Inch Nails' Chris Vrenna, who would go on to win a Grammy for his remix of the song "Wish."
Inspirational Source
The song’s title is a play on words, involving the murder of Dr. David Gunn who was killed during anti-abortion protests. His surname parallels the weapon used in his killing, hence the title “Get Your Gunn.”
Album Contribution
"Get Your Gunn" was the third track on "Portrait of an American Family."
Video Representation
The music video of "Get Your Gunn" stirred controversy for depicting Manson, the provocative frontman, as a spectacle in a freak show.
Live Performances
Despite it being one of their earliest tracks, Marilyn Manson has continued to play "Get Your Gunn" in live performances throughout their career.
Legacy
Though it did not chart as high as their later singles, "Get Your Gunn" is often considered a defining song in Marilyn Manson's discography due to its unsettling content and provocative style.
Grammy Nomination
In 1995, "Get Your Gunn" received a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the Grammy Awards.

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