Slash 'n' Burn
Manic Street Preachers
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You need your stars, even killers have prestige Access to a living you will not see 24 boredom, I'm convicted instantly Gorgeous poverty of created needs Slash and burn Kill to live Kill for kicks 3rd world to the 1st Kill to live Worms in the garden more real than a McDonalds Drain your blood and let the Exxon spill in Look around here and you see nothing is very real Chained to economy now famine has been Slash and burn Kill to live Kill for kicks 3rd world to the 1st Kill to live That's all you need That's all you need That's all you need That's all you need Madonna drinks Coke and so you can too Taste's real good not like a sweet poison should Too much comfort to get decadent Politics are death and God is safer sex Slash and burn Kill to live Kill for kicks 3rd world to the 1st Kill to live Kill for kicks Slash and burn Kill to live Kill for kicks 3rd world to the 1st Kill to live That's all you need That's all you need That's all you need That's all you need © 1992 Sony Music Publishing Ltd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Natwest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds (Words: Nicky Wire/Richey James; Music: James Dean Bradfield/Sean Moore) Economic forecast soothe our dereliction Words of euthanasia, apathy of sick routine Carried away with useless advertising dreams Blinding children, life as autonotomes NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit Barclays iron eagle, "33 injection" Sold to advertisers, computer execution line They give and take away, repossess and crucify The more you own the more you are, lonelier with cheap desire NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit Prosperity - exports for Pol Pot Prosperity - Mein Kampf for beginners NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit NatWest, NatWest-Barclays-Midlands-Lloyds Blackhorse apocalypse Death sanitised through credit
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Written by: BRADFIELD, EDWARDS, JONES, MOORE, James Bradfield, Nicholas Jones, Richard Edwards, Sean Moore
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Slash 'n' Burn" is the first track on the debut album titled "Generation Terrorists" by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.
- It was released in February 1992 by record labels Columbia Records and Heavenly Recordings.
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Song MeaningLyrically, the song criticizes the impact of Western consumerism and capitalism on third-world countries. It uses aggressive farming references to symbolize exploitation.
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Song CreationThe lyrics are primarily written by Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, while the music composition is credited to James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the song's predominantly political message, it still achieved commercial success. It reached number 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
- "Slash 'n' Burn" also gained popularity through its controversial music video, which MTV chose to ban due to its inflammatory content.
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Song StyleThe song follows a hard rock style, characterized by its fast-paced, strong guitar riffs and boldly provocative lyrics.
- It is one of the band's most politically charged tracks which is indicative of their early punk aesthetic and lyrical themes of social and political issues.
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Critics' ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its energetic guitar work and raw sound that reflected their anti-establishment attitude.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple in their live performances, often opening their concerts with it due to its strong, hard-rocking energy.
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LegacyThree decades later, "Slash 'n' Burn" is still remembered as a defining track of their debut album.
- It stands as a testament to the band's social consciousness and their willingness to tackle big thematic issues in their music.
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ControversiesThe song faced significant controversy due to its graphic and inflammatory lyrics, with several media outlets banning the associated music video.
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Cover VersionsThere are no widely known cover versions of this song, which may be due to its specific lyrical content and the style in which it was performed.
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