I've heard two different stories about this song. . .
The first story would be the infamous tale that Tori Amos and Trent Reznor (being the great friends that they are, as we all know) stumbled across the idea to make an art statement by exploring the aspects of rape. Trent made a song ("Big Man With A Gun") from the Rapist's point of view, and Tori made one ("Me and A Gun") from the victim's perspective.
The second story I heard while listening to the 1994 London Interview disc, Disturbed. Trent then says that this song is an ode to gangta rap.
I don't find this song any more offensive than "Closer" or the Queen cover "Get Down Make Love". . . Trent Reznor's talent overshadows anything offensive anyhow.
I've heard two different stories about this song. . .
The first story would be the infamous tale that Tori Amos and Trent Reznor (being the great friends that they are, as we all know) stumbled across the idea to make an art statement by exploring the aspects of rape. Trent made a song ("Big Man With A Gun") from the Rapist's point of view, and Tori made one ("Me and A Gun") from the victim's perspective.
The second story I heard while listening to the 1994 London Interview disc, Disturbed. Trent then says that this song is an ode to gangta rap.
I don't find this song any more offensive than "Closer" or the Queen cover "Get Down Make Love". . . Trent Reznor's talent overshadows anything offensive anyhow.