Rising from the ashes of Failure's first four-piece band "The Bloody Mannequins", Die Mannequin started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, How to Kill/Cordless Recordings on which she sang and played bass and guitar because she didn't have a permanent band at that time. Death from Above 1979's Jesse F. Keeler took care of the drum duties as well as production. The E.P. featured four songs and was produced by Keeler and partner Al-P from MSTRKRFT.
Care later hired two of her long time friends, Ethan Deth (Kill Cheerleader, and later Crystal Castles) and Ghostwolf (born Pat. M), to play bass and drums. Ethan was quickly replaced by Anthony Bleed (who had been Kill Cheerleader's singer/guitarist) on bass. Managed by Shull Management, Die Mannequin signed with EMI Publishing in the summer of 2006, and began their own record label, How To Kill Music which is distributed by Warner Music Canada.
Die Mannequin's second EP titled Slaughter Daughter was released in 2007. The band released a video for the first single "Do it or Die" (produced by Ian D'Sa of Billy Talent) which has air play on Much Music and Much Loud.
Unicorn Steak was released in 2008, which provides a compilation of How to Kill and Slaughter Daughter plus two additional tracks—"Empty's Promise" and "Hand in Hand".
In September 2009 they releasedFINO + BLEED.FINO + BLEED includes 12 tracks, but those lucky enough to have grabbed the limited edition version also got an hour long documentary, “The Rawside of…Die Mannequin,” which was nominated for two Gemini Awards.
Their last album NEON ZERO was released in October 2014.
Bad Medicine
Die Mannequin Lyrics
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Million dollar fix to nix one girl
Talking to myself and down to the floor
Taken to the brink, we ask for more
Sip one more and this bottle's to the floor
(Puff) one time 'til you're probably wanting more
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intent, now be sure, be sure
Murder me some mystery in smoke
We can kill some history, sister
Mary wanna hit and sniff all of mine
Knowing she'll be hooked and broke in no time
Sip one more and this bottle's to the floor
(Toke) one time 'til you're hollowed empty
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intent, now be sure, be sure
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intent, now be sure, be sure
I have got some bad, yeah
I have got some bad, yeah
I have got some bad, bad medicine
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
The lyrics to Die Mannequin's song Bad Medicine describe a person who is addicted to drugs or perhaps alcohol, and the effects it has on their life. The first line, "I don't get my kicks so quick no more", implies that the person has built up a tolerance to the substance they're using, and it's no longer providing them with the same euphoria it once did. The lyrics "million dollar fix to nix one girl" suggest that their addiction has caused them to prioritize their substance use over their personal relationships or responsibilities. They feel defeated and hopeless, "talking to myself and down to the floor". Yet they continue using: "sip one more and this bottle's to the floor", perhaps in an attempt to recapture the high.
The second verse suggests that the singer is using drugs as a way to escape their problems, rather than dealing with them head-on. "We can kill some history, sister" hints that they're trying to forget painful memories or events. They're aware that their behavior isn't healthy, but they can't help themselves: "Knowing she'll be hooked and broke in no time". The repetition of "I have got some bad, bad medicine/ got some bad intention, now be sure" emphasizes that the drugs are a destructive force in their life, yet they can't resist their pull.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't get my kicks so quick no more
I am not getting as much enjoyment as I used to
Million dollar fix to nix one girl
Spending large amounts of money to impress or seduce just one woman
Talking to myself and down to the floor
Feeling low and having conversations with myself
Taken to the brink, we ask for more
Pushing the limits and wanting more of the same experience
Sip one more and this bottle's to the floor
Taking another sip of alcohol until the bottle empties and falls to the ground
(Puff) one time 'til you're probably wanting more
Taking one puff of smoke until you crave more
I have got some bad, bad medicine
I possess harmful substances or actions
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
I have negative motives, make sure to realize that
Murder me some mystery in smoke
Attempting to forget or escape from problems by smoking
We can kill some history, sister
Trying to create new memories by forgeting the past
Mary wanna hit and sniff all of mine
Someone wants to use the same harmful substances as me
Knowing she'll be hooked and broke in no time
Realizing that others will suffer the same consequences as myself
(Toke) one time 'til you're hollowed empty
Taking another drag until it's all gone and nothing remains
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Nonverbal expression of enjoyment or pleasure
I have got some bad, yeah
I have hazardous situations or substances, oh yes
I have got some bad, bad medicine
I possess harmful substances or actions
Got some bad intention be sure, be sure
I have negative motives, make sure to realize that
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tical Hezzy
Rest easy queen. The City will miss you greatly.
Adam McNeill
We lost a good one. She was so nice to meet in person when I opened for her. So kind and positive.
Roman Petryga
One of my favorite acts from back in highschool. Care Failure you will be sorely missed, thank you for the music. R.I.P.
WetSudowoodo
One the best concerts ive went to was when they were touring with Marilyn Manson. It was awesome. She broke her ankle half way through the second song by fallin in the drum set. And she still rocked out for the rest of the show. It was insane!!
Shaun Ferguson
@WetSudowoodo Totally sounds like her, the effort and the not wanting to give up until she had to. But also, that's the business. You get in there, you make sure they get their money's worth, you get the job done. She knew that. And that's what made her a good soldier and an even better leader. I played a show with her once and we had a fuckin' blast. I wasn't on my best instrument but still.
Jim Draven
RIP Care Failure. One of the greatest rock stars in Canadian history. Gnite my friend ❤
Brittany Leigh
This song is one of the songs that tends to boost my confidence every time I listen to it. No idea why, though. Maybe cause it's so fantastic.
Shaun Ferguson
it being in G Minor might have something to do with that. its that kinda key.
Starlettrubbadubdub
Saw them live when she opened for Marilyn Manson 2 years ago. Fucking fantastic. She was so into it she fell right off the stage onto the cement.
Alex Skye
Sharing the stage with THIS AMAZING band this weekend! such an Honor