Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Tourniquet by Marilyn Manson

Today's Metal Track is Tourniquet by Marilyn Manson. This was his second major label single and was released in 1997. As with many Manson videos, this one is cool and creepy at the same time.

This song portrays the main character loathing in self-pity over a girl and the imagery is based off of a nightmare that Manson experience. At the beginning of the song you can hear vocals played in reverse that say "This is my lowest point of vulnerability." This girl would would make the main character feel like she loved him but she would only come to him when she was in need; using him like a tourniquet.

"Take your hatred out on me
make your victim my head
you never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet"