The Contrarian
A Perfect Circle
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Hello, he lied Like velvet, this magician's sleight of talk and hand Hello, he lied Beware his lies and smile As woman calculated as heroin Beware the contrarian Within everyone A scale of voice Everyone but him Core is black as pitch Soul is out of tune Advocate of none Beware his lies and smile Will cost you everything Cloak and masquerade is a temporary one Hello, hello, he lied Hello, he lied Like velvet, this magician's sleight of talk and hand Hello, he lied Beware his lies and smile As woman calculated as heroin Beware the contrarian
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Written by: Maynard James Keenan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"The Contrarian" is a song by the American rock band A Perfect Circle.
- It was produced by guitarist Billy Howerdel and lead vocalist Maynard James Keenan.
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Album PresenceThe song is track number 3 on their fourth studio album titled "Eat the Elephant," which was released in April 2018.
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First Album in 14 Years"Eat the Elephant," including "The Contrarian," marked the band's return to making albums after a 14-year hiatus since their previous studio album "eMOTIVe," released in 2004.
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Musical Style"The Contrarian," like most other songs on the album, showcases a departure from the band's earlier heavy metal sound, favoring more melodic and stripped-down arrangements.
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Lyrics MeaningLyrically, "The Contrarian" manifests an indictment of manipulative figures in power, with emphasis on their deceptive charisma. This is a theme that is repeated throughout the rest of the album.
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Music VideoAn intriguing 2D hologram music video for "The Contrarian" was created by Sundance award-winning filmmaker Steven Sebring, using Holo-gauze technology to give the video a 3D effect.
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Critical Reception"The Contrarian" was generally well received by critics, with its lyrical themes and more subdued, melodic approach to its musical composition widely appreciated.
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Live PerformancesLike many songs from "Eat the Elephant," "The Contrarian" was part of the band's setlist during their 2018 North American tour.
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Band MembersBesides Keenan and Howerdel, the band during the album's release included former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, bassist Matt McJunkins, and drummer Jeff Friedl.
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Available Platforms"The Contrarian," along with the rest of the "Eat the Elephant" album, is available on various music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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