Every song on The Holy Bible is utterly brutal. It's the most uncomfortable album in existence. Everyone should have to listen to it. It should be in every hotel room, like *that* book.
That album can kill , people are too afraid to stand on the edge of the abyss. You have to be ready to look into the depths of hell and understand your existence.
Only saving grace for the album is the accent that James sings in. As a non native english speaker, its hard to make out what the lyrics are. Its only when you look them up you realise that they are kinda messed up
This song portrays anorexia so well, I felt exactly what Richey felt and what he wrote in this song, the want to be so disturbingly thin that nobody wants to look at you, ignoring all the negative side effects because you're so blinded by your addiction to losing weight, feeling so accomplished by starving yourself, it's so real and raw and never fails to get me thinking about my times as an anorexic...
One of the most endearing and truly astounding qualities of this band is that they can get the right music to these lyrics. It’s an art form, they’re masters of their craft.
LYRICS ________ Days since I last pissed Cheeks sunken and despaired So gorgeous sunk to six stone Lose my only remaining home See my third rib appear A week later all my flesh disappear Stretching taut, cling-film on bone I'm getting better Karen says I've reached my target weight Kate and emma and kristin know it's fake Problem is diet's not a big enough word I want to be so skinny that I rot from view I want to walk in the snow And not leave a footprint I want to walk in the snow And not soil its purity Stomach collapsed at five Lift up my skirt my sex is gone Naked and lovely and 5st. 2 May I bud and never flower My vision's getting blurred But I can see my ribs and I feel fine My hands are trembling stalks And I can feel my breasts are sinking Mother trys to choke me with roast beef And sits savouring her sole ryvitta That's the way you're built my father said But I can change, my cocoon shedding I want to walk in the snow And not leave a footprint I want to walk in the snow And not soil its purity Kate and kristin and kit kat All things I like looking at Too weak to fuss, too weak to die Choice is skeletal in everybody's life I choose, my choice, I starve to frenzy Hunger soon passes and sickness soon tires Legs bend, stockinged I am twiggy And I don't mind the horror that surrounds me Self-worth scatters, self-esteem's a bore I long since moved to a higher plateau This discipline's so rare so please applaud Just look at the fat scum who pamper me so Yeh 4st. 7, an epilogue of youth Such beautiful dignity in self-abuse I've finally come to understand life Through staring blankly at my navel.
it disgusts me that a band like U2 get all the fuss and the genius of MSP have been underrated. The sexiest bass player ever, the most underrated frontman ever, the coolest drummer ever AND the best songwritter ever....
I like U2 but I agree, and it's especially difficult being an American fan, as they never made a single dent here as far as I'm aware and nobody has ever heard of them. Oh, and as the commenter above said, as cool as Sean is, he isn't the coolest. That would be Neil Peart! (the Manics are Rush fans so they'd probably agree with me haha)
Holy shit, JD is bossing this. Power right there. Pretty intimidating... plus the harrowing lyrics from King Rich... Self-worth scatters, self-esteem's a bore, I long since moved to a higher plateau. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
It's great that there is such a good acoustic version of this song, it's like that track that's so good but not talked about much. James has mentioned that it was awkward or strange to sing and create music for someone else's very personal feelings, referring to Richey, maybe that's why they don't usually play this song, and for years they hardly play songs from "The Holy Bible ".
Excellent rendition of one of my favorite songs from the Manics. The fact that this acoustic version retains the power of the original is proof of well-written this song is (and also proof of JDB's ability to convey emotion).
How does he reach those notes? Like fucking seriously? I've been trying to improve my range for so long and can't come anywhere close to his. Think I was just born to suck at singing xD
did you capture this from VHS and if so what did you use, ive just uploaded the same footage (oops), your seems slightly clearer in capture. Many thanks in advance for advice...
i think u2 deserves the attention though i prefer their 80s music but i could mention a lot of other people in "music" industry, talentless hypes, who fucking don't deserve it - justin bieber, nicki minaj and other shit.
Haha yes, very true. I wonder how Richey would feel knowing that so many people identify or have identified with this song, such as the ED's communities.
Every song on The Holy Bible is utterly brutal. It's the most uncomfortable album in existence. Everyone should have to listen to it. It should be in every hotel room, like *that* book.
That album can kill , people are too afraid to stand on the edge of the abyss. You have to be ready to look into the depths of hell and understand your existence.
Joy Division’s Closer is more depressing than The Holy Bible
@@goredoll but holy bible it's more visceral and uncomfortable
@@xaviermorales4238 I find it more uplifting
Only saving grace for the album is the accent that James sings in. As a non native english speaker, its hard to make out what the lyrics are. Its only when you look them up you realise that they are kinda messed up
This song portrays anorexia so well, I felt exactly what Richey felt and what he wrote in this song, the want to be so disturbingly thin that nobody wants to look at you, ignoring all the negative side effects because you're so blinded by your addiction to losing weight, feeling so accomplished by starving yourself, it's so real and raw and never fails to get me thinking about my times as an anorexic...
Richey's best lyric. And James' composing is perfect for the lyric.
James and Sean are Gods for the way they made Richeys words into songs.... I'm still in awe
It’s madness , no idea how JDB does it but he does
I get goosebumps every time James sings "I don't mind the horror that surrounds me"
He gets underneath don't he?!
One of the most endearing and truly astounding qualities of this band is that they can get the right music to these lyrics.
It’s an art form, they’re masters of their craft.
Listening again after more than twenty years. Dark, but what an album. Why aren't the Manics considered one of the best bands of the last few decades?
They are to us...
think they lost richie as they were ab to travel the states for the bible tour.😢
@@polodasaint Listening again it's just so raw. The fact it sounds so amazing acoustically istestamemnt to what great songs they were.
@@WS-bk7uu absolutely. grotesque, yet beautiful
YOU LOVE USSS
ED all my life. Still relate to this song at 32 :( RIP Richey
Omg, still one of my all time faves from The Holy Bible album. Such a powerful song about eating disorders. X
I was an anorexic... Richey had got this spot on!
Maggie Caldwell email me x
Mac C Please email me? Need a fellow maniac friend from this era.
My daughter has had an eating disorder for twenty years and this song sums it up
Most underrated front man ever!
LYRICS
________
Days since I last pissed
Cheeks sunken and despaired
So gorgeous sunk to six stone
Lose my only remaining home
See my third rib appear
A week later all my flesh disappear
Stretching taut, cling-film on bone
I'm getting better
Karen says I've reached my target weight
Kate and emma and kristin know it's fake
Problem is diet's not a big enough word
I want to be so skinny that I rot from view
I want to walk in the snow
And not leave a footprint
I want to walk in the snow
And not soil its purity
Stomach collapsed at five
Lift up my skirt my sex is gone
Naked and lovely and 5st. 2
May I bud and never flower
My vision's getting blurred
But I can see my ribs and I feel fine
My hands are trembling stalks
And I can feel my breasts are sinking
Mother trys to choke me with roast beef
And sits savouring her sole ryvitta
That's the way you're built my father said
But I can change, my cocoon shedding
I want to walk in the snow
And not leave a footprint
I want to walk in the snow
And not soil its purity
Kate and kristin and kit kat
All things I like looking at
Too weak to fuss, too weak to die
Choice is skeletal in everybody's life
I choose, my choice, I starve to frenzy
Hunger soon passes and sickness soon tires
Legs bend, stockinged I am twiggy
And I don't mind the horror that surrounds me
Self-worth scatters, self-esteem's a bore
I long since moved to a higher plateau
This discipline's so rare so please applaud
Just look at the fat scum who pamper me so
Yeh 4st. 7, an epilogue of youth
Such beautiful dignity in self-abuse
I've finally come to understand life
Through staring blankly at my navel.
Great version. Richey Edwards was brilliant.
it disgusts me that a band like U2 get all the fuss and the genius of MSP have been underrated. The sexiest bass player ever, the most underrated frontman ever, the coolest drummer ever AND the best songwritter ever....
Let's not be silly now.
Sean Moore is definitely not the "coolest" drummer "ever". x
I like U2 but I agree, and it's especially difficult being an American fan, as they never made a single dent here as far as I'm aware and nobody has ever heard of them. Oh, and as the commenter above said, as cool as Sean is, he isn't the coolest. That would be Neil Peart! (the Manics are Rush fans so they'd probably agree with me haha)
And Richey was the prettiest fuck ever.
Yea its bullshit cause u2 sucks
u2 sucks indeed...
"A triumph of art over logic" indeed. This is the best song from a near perfect album
Holy shit, JD is bossing this. Power right there. Pretty intimidating... plus the harrowing lyrics from King Rich...
Self-worth scatters, self-esteem's a bore, I long since moved to a higher plateau. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
True art. Sad, bitter, genuine. Real. All the wank factor isn't.
If I could like this a 100 times, I would.
One of the most moving songs ever...
Stunning..only word for it.
Music has gone so wrong and you can see why when watching this...so full of emotion and despair.....genius.
It's great that there is such a good acoustic version of this song, it's like that track that's so good but not talked about much. James has mentioned that it was awkward or strange to sing and create music for someone else's very personal feelings, referring to Richey, maybe that's why they don't usually play this song, and for years they hardly play songs from "The Holy Bible ".
Excellent rendition of one of my favorite songs from the Manics. The fact that this acoustic version retains the power of the original is proof of well-written this song is (and also proof of JDB's ability to convey emotion).
Describes the lowest of my lows
Great vocal performance. So affecting, and it's really not easy to hit the notes in this.
A Masterpiece
I screamed out loud when I read the title
ther best lp by far,
Such beautiful dignity in self abuse 😢
Amazing lyrics, amazing vocal.
This song is haunting i love it
Lakewood it is! Unbelievable un-affordable German accoustic guitars, only played by the one and only guitar god, mr. JDB.
@MrSiftaIt's from the HOLY BIBLE Special 10th Anniversary Edition dvd.
Incredible song, incredible lyric.
Damn, im gonna cry
I cry so much to this
that outro, even in acoustic JDB managed to make it more melodic yet frantic
Richie 4ever
Thats talent!!
i remember watching this on Ray Cokes show Most Wanted, MTV ah Memories!
How does he reach those notes? Like fucking seriously? I've been trying to improve my range for so long and can't come anywhere close to his. Think I was just born to suck at singing xD
Practice your transitioning from chest to head voice and vice versa. It will help you improve your range without damaging your voice.
Beautiful and tragic lyrics.
Thanks for posting this
Excellent.......
Tout le monde oublie que Nicky Wire écrivait les chansons pas seulement Richie... Nicky and James are the best
Llevas toda la razón, wire es el mejor con mucha diferencia
Wish I could play riffs and sing unaffected too...
just wow...
Absolutely beautifully the most possible disturbing way
@BELLZEBOSS aaahhhh thought that was stonkingly good quality for vhs! Will have to get my hands on that DVD!
Yes!
💜James💜
Get the feeling James isn’t keen on intimate live performances, i can feel his nervousness.
did you capture this from VHS and if so what did you use, ive just uploaded the same footage (oops), your seems slightly clearer in capture. Many thanks in advance for advice...
@BELLZEBOSS excellent, just found it on ebay for a pound
Looks like a long time ago :P Rocking performance yes :)
Hardcore as fuvk!
Pfff... great stuff, even (or especially) accoustic
@exkirkby your not wrong
7lb not 71b!!
thanks xD
Not the best song to have on in the kitchen when cooking a chicken dinner.
hope your chicken enjoys that dinner.
and i dont mind the horror that surronds me.
I miss richy
CHOON! =D
i think u2 deserves the attention though i prefer their 80s music but i could mention a lot of other people in "music" industry, talentless hypes, who fucking don't deserve it - justin bieber, nicki minaj and other shit.
U2? what you on about mush?
fuck outta it with your U2 and thats coming from an Irishman
Wrong vid bro
@@joshwa12341 love it 🤣🤣🤣
@@idrathernotsay4128 🤣🤣🤣
tell me you've had a restrictive and obsessive eating disorder in a song(and are probably pro ana):
Haha yes, very true. I wonder how Richey would feel knowing that so many people identify or have identified with this song, such as the ED's communities.
EVIL
brilliant. back when JDB could really sing
+attentionaddicts
Dunno if you've seen them live but...he can still sing lol.
still can dick head
He still can sing