- See also Starfuckers, Inc. (halo)
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Adrian Sherwood)
Starfuckers, Inc. (And All That Could Have Been)
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Charlie Clouser)
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version—Dave Ogilvie)
Starfuckers, Inc. (The Day The World Went Away)
Starsuckers, Inc.
"Starfuckers, Inc." is the sixth track on the right disc of The Fragile. It has been speculated that this is a parody of Marilyn Manson and his lifestyle.
The beginning vocals are spliced together, as a jab at Manson's inability to sing songs in a single take.
Contents
- 1 Etymology
- 2 Song Credits
- 3 Appearances
- 4 Versions
- 5 Music Video
- 6 Live
- 7 Lyrics
- 8 External Links
Etymology
The word "Starfucker" was apparently the original title of the Rolling Stones song "Star Star," released on the 1973 album, Goats Head Soup. "Starfuckers" was also used later by the artist Tori Amos in her song "Professional Widow," released on her 1996 album, Boys For Pele. Both of these songs preceded "Starfuckers, Inc."
There is some speculation that Tori Amos' (and some say Trent Reznor's) usage of the word was in reference to Courtney Love, who allegedly had some part in destroying the closeness that existed between Amos and Reznor.
Song Credits
- Writing: Trent Reznor and Charlie Clouser, including some lyrics from Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."
- Chanting: Buddha Boys Choir—Nigel Wiesehan, Nick Scott, Steve Duda, Keith Hillebrandt, Clint Mansell, Adam Persaud, Eric Edmonson, Doug Idleman, and Marcus London
Appearances
Halos
Versions
Starfuckers, Inc.
This is the version found on The Fragile
Starfuckers, Inc. (The Day The World Went Away)
This version has an extended ending, incorporating fireworks and applause from KISS' "Shout It Out Loud," found on KISS Alive!, before fading into the beginning of "Complication." The track then fades out.
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Adrian Sherwood
This remix integrates siren noises and various noises reminiscent of old sci-fi movies, as well as samples from KISS Alive!. It has very little in the way of lyrics, consisting only of "Starfuckers," "Starfuckers, Inc." and "You're so fucking beautiful."
Song Credits
- Manipulation: Adrian Sherwood for 140dB
- Additional production: Adrian Sherwood, Mark Stewart
- Engineering: Alan Branch
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Dave "Rave" Ogilvie
This is a more dance-oriented version remix, with emphasis on percussion and melodic synths.
Song Credits
- Manipulation: Dave Ogilvie
Starfuckers, Inc. (Version)—Charlie Clouser
A more industrial remix, this remix is very heavy on percussion and light on lyrical content.
Song Credits
- Manipulation: Charlie Clouser
Starfuckers, Inc. (And All That Could Have Been)
This live version is similar to the album original, with the exception being an extended breakdown, and Reznor declaring, "Well, fuck you."
An Easter Egg on the DVD includes a performance of this song at Madison Square Garden in New York City with Manson. It then goes into a performance of Manson's "The Beautiful People." They had re-established a friendship, which did not last long after that performance.
Music Video
The video for "Starfuckers, Inc." was released in 2000 under the name "Starsuckers, Inc." due to censorship issues. The interlude lyrics were also changed for the video, allegedly to avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit.
SPOILERS BEGIN
A glammed-out Reznor and a strung-out, leggy blonde are riding in the back of a limousine. They stop at a run-down carnival at a trailer park and participate in the games there. These games include throwing CDs in a toilet, smashing plates bearing head shots of popular musicians, breaking busts of various musicians (including Reznor himself), and a dunk tank the involves a large man dressed like Courtney Love falling into a tank filled with toxic waste.
At this point in the video, it becomes a commentary on the state of music at the time. Bands like Limp Bizkit were extremely popular while Smashing Pumpkins and REM seemed to be past their prime in the eyes of the record labels and many consumers.
After the dunk tank, Reznor and the blonde return to the car. It is then that the blonde is revealed to be Manson dressed in drag. Many people speculated that the feud between Reznor and Manson had ended.
SPOILERS END
Live
"Starfuckers, Inc." has been played live since the Fragility tour in 1999. During the Live: With Teeth tour, Reznor has stopped the song and skipped the breakdown, bantering to the audience before going right into the song's finale.
Lyrics
My god sits in the back of the limousine
My god comes in a wrapper of cellophane
My god pouts on the cover of the magazine
My god’s a shallow little bitch trying to make the scene
I have arrived and you should believe the hype
I listened to everyone now I know that everyone was right
I’ll be there for you as long as it works for me
I play a game
It’s called insincerity
Starfuckers
Starfuckers
Starfuckers, Inc.
Starfuckers
I am every fucking thing and just a little more
I sold my soul but don’t you dare call me a whore
And when I suck you off not a drop will go to waste
It’s really not so bad you know once you get past the taste
(Asskisser)
Starfuckers
Starfuckers
Starfuckers, Inc.
Starfuckers
All our pain
How did we ever get by without you?
You’re so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you?
Don’t you?
Don’t you?
Don’t you?
Now I belong I’m one of the chosen ones
Now I belong I’m one of the beautiful ones
The first lyric to the second part of the first verse was changed on the actual recording:
I have arrived and this time you should believe the hype