Released in 1993, is the definitive gothic metal anthem that catapulted Type O Negative into the mainstream . Far from a simple horror song, it is a masterclass in the band’s signature blend of "sex, love, despair, and biting, sarcastic humor". 🎬 The Music Video: Shadows and Irony
The main riff is inspired by the campy groove of The Munsters theme, and the piano part roughly eight minutes into the album version is a nod to The Addams Family .
Mayhew drew inspiration from Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire , specifically the image of a vampire leaning from deep shadows into the light to create a sense of primal fear.
The lyrics are a sarcastic ode to a former girlfriend—a "stereotypical goth girl" who was obsessed with her own image.
The song’s creation is as eccentric as its subject matter.
Released in 1993, is the definitive gothic metal anthem that catapulted Type O Negative into the mainstream . Far from a simple horror song, it is a masterclass in the band’s signature blend of "sex, love, despair, and biting, sarcastic humor". 🎬 The Music Video: Shadows and Irony
The main riff is inspired by the campy groove of The Munsters theme, and the piano part roughly eight minutes into the album version is a nod to The Addams Family .
Mayhew drew inspiration from Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire , specifically the image of a vampire leaning from deep shadows into the light to create a sense of primal fear.
The lyrics are a sarcastic ode to a former girlfriend—a "stereotypical goth girl" who was obsessed with her own image.
The song’s creation is as eccentric as its subject matter.