Faster
Manic Street Preachers
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I hate purity, Hate goodness, I don't want virtue to exist anywhere, I want everyone corrupt I am an architect, They call me a butcher, I am a pioneer, They call me primitive, I am purity, They call me perverted, Holding you but I only miss these things when they leave, I am idiot drug hive, The virgin, the tattered and the torn, Life is for the cold made warm and they are just lizards, Self disgust is self-obsession honey and I do as I please, A morality obedient only to be cleansed repented, I am stronger than Mensa, miller and mailer, I spat out Plath and Pinter, I am all the things that you regret, A truth that washes that learnt how to spell, The first time you see yourself naked you cry, Soft skin now acne, Foul breath so broken, He loves me truly this mute solitude I'm draining, I know I believe in nothing but it is my nothing, Sleep cannot hide thoughts splitting through my mind, Shadows aren't clean, false mirrors too many people awake, If you stand up like a nail then you will be knocked down, I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else. I am stronger than Mensa, miller and mailer, I spat out Plath and Pinter, I am all the things that you regret, A truth that washes that learnt how to spell, So damn easy to cave in, man kills everything, So damn easy to cave in, man kills everything, So damn easy to cave in, man kills everything, So damn easy to cave in, man kills everything
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Written by: TYLER JAMES, ANDERS KALLMARK, AMY STUDT
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Faster" was first released as a part of the Manic Street Preachers' third studio album, "The Holy Bible", in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band’s most popular songs.
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BackgroundThis song was written during a difficult period for the band’s lyricist and rhythm guitarist, Richey Edwards, who was struggling with severe depression and anorexia at the time.
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Controversial MaterialThe lyrics of "Faster" were deemed controversial due to their dark and provocative nature, reflecting Edwards' mental state. This gained significant media attention.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Faster" has become a regular part of Manic Street Preachers' live performances.
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Unique CompositionThe band used a sample from the 1984 dystopian film, "Nineteen Eighty-Four," in the intro of "Faster", adding to its unique composition.
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BBC ControversyWhen the band performed "Faster" on a TV program, ‘Top of the Pops’, the lead singer James Dean Bradfield wore a terrorist-style balaclava. This caused a stir, and the BBC received several complaints sparked by the controversial image.
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Music VideoThe distinctive music video for "Faster" was directed by the acclaimed director, W.I.Z. It features the band members in various states of distress to match the song's tone.
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In-Depth AnalysisMany critics and experts have analyzed the song’s lyrics in-depth due to the intense subject matter and Edwards’ subsequent disappearance in 1995.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have performed covers of "Faster," showcasing its influence and enduring popularity in the music scene.
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Critical AcclaimDespite some negative controversy, "Faster" is regarded as a defining song of Manic Street Preachers' career, with many critics praising its raw and powerful lyrics, as well as its intense musical composition.
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Reissue"Faster" was included when "The Holy Bible" was reissued for its 20th anniversary, demonstrating the song's lasting impact.
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