I know a previous poster had already mentioned this, but the fact that Aileen Wuornos requested for this song to be played during her funeral breaks my heart. it works, and it meant something to her. she went through so much BS that turned her into a monster. great song though, i remember being 8 years old watching the video on MTV when first came out.
I was probably about the same age when I saw it on MTV - can't believe it was that long ago. This song always reminds me of Aileen. Normally I'd want murderers put to death but I can't help but think she was raped and beaten by the first guy, Richard Mallory and was so troubled by what happend that her mind convinced her that anyone who made a sudden movement, maybe tried to bargin a better price etc was about to attack her again. She really was crazy. Wish I could listen to this song and try to picture...
I was probably about the same age when I saw it on MTV - can't believe it was that long ago. This song always reminds me of Aileen. Normally I'd want murderers put to death but I can't help but think she was raped and beaten by the first guy, Richard Mallory and was so troubled by what happend that her mind convinced her that anyone who made a sudden movement, maybe tried to bargin a better price etc was about to attack her again. She really was crazy. Wish I could listen to this song and try to picture what Natalie Merchant was living when she wrote it... but always I think of Aileen and the way in which she was killed unlawfully by the United States.
When director Nick Broomfield sent a working edit of the film, I was so disturbed by the subject matter that I couldn't even watch it. Aileen Wuornos led a tortured, torturing life that is beyond my worst nightmares. It wasn't until I was told that Aileen spent many hours listening to my album Tigerlily while on death row and requested "Carnival" be played at her funeral that I gave permission for the use of the song. It's very odd to think of the places my music can go once it leaves my hands. If it gave her some solace, I...
When director Nick Broomfield sent a working edit of the film, I was so disturbed by the subject matter that I couldn't even watch it. Aileen Wuornos led a tortured, torturing life that is beyond my worst nightmares. It wasn't until I was told that Aileen spent many hours listening to my album Tigerlily while on death row and requested "Carnival" be played at her funeral that I gave permission for the use of the song. It's very odd to think of the places my music can go once it leaves my hands. If it gave her some solace, I have to be grateful.
– Natalie Merchant
I know a previous poster had already mentioned this, but the fact that Aileen Wuornos requested for this song to be played during her funeral breaks my heart. it works, and it meant something to her. she went through so much BS that turned her into a monster. great song though, i remember being 8 years old watching the video on MTV when first came out.
I was probably about the same age when I saw it on MTV - can't believe it was that long ago. This song always reminds me of Aileen. Normally I'd want murderers put to death but I can't help but think she was raped and beaten by the first guy, Richard Mallory and was so troubled by what happend that her mind convinced her that anyone who made a sudden movement, maybe tried to bargin a better price etc was about to attack her again. She really was crazy. Wish I could listen to this song and try to picture...
I was probably about the same age when I saw it on MTV - can't believe it was that long ago. This song always reminds me of Aileen. Normally I'd want murderers put to death but I can't help but think she was raped and beaten by the first guy, Richard Mallory and was so troubled by what happend that her mind convinced her that anyone who made a sudden movement, maybe tried to bargin a better price etc was about to attack her again. She really was crazy. Wish I could listen to this song and try to picture what Natalie Merchant was living when she wrote it... but always I think of Aileen and the way in which she was killed unlawfully by the United States.
When director Nick Broomfield sent a working edit of the film, I was so disturbed by the subject matter that I couldn't even watch it. Aileen Wuornos led a tortured, torturing life that is beyond my worst nightmares. It wasn't until I was told that Aileen spent many hours listening to my album Tigerlily while on death row and requested "Carnival" be played at her funeral that I gave permission for the use of the song. It's very odd to think of the places my music can go once it leaves my hands. If it gave her some solace, I...
When director Nick Broomfield sent a working edit of the film, I was so disturbed by the subject matter that I couldn't even watch it. Aileen Wuornos led a tortured, torturing life that is beyond my worst nightmares. It wasn't until I was told that Aileen spent many hours listening to my album Tigerlily while on death row and requested "Carnival" be played at her funeral that I gave permission for the use of the song. It's very odd to think of the places my music can go once it leaves my hands. If it gave her some solace, I have to be grateful. – Natalie Merchant