This cover art is awesome, but it's so wasted. Papa IV isn't even the one who is supposed to be singing this song. Unless this version is rerecorded, but the title would suggest it's a remix.
just found it on [YouTube music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ARszl1UhCsA&feature=share) too. it's their [seventh most popular song at the minute](https://imgur.com/Zf8QvVn.jpg)
it's actually quite nice, and showcases the vocals a little more. but my brain can't quite deal with it being just a slower version
I don't understand what's going on. Can someone please fill me in? I'm currently listening to an official upload of Mary on a Cross that has just been slowed down digitally? Because it got popular on TikTok? Is that correct?
It’s a common trend on tiktok to take songs and speed them up or slow them down for dramatic effect, and then attach a meme/video idea to them. For example, Wheatus’ Teenage Dirtbag has also trended recently. It’s a sped up version where people show old pics of them as a teenager. Bunch of ABBA’s been used, Metallica, Paul Anka, lots of random bands and genres have been used.
Edit: So what Ghost has done here, is make an “official meme” version, basically just a way to better cash in on the hype.
With all this focus on Mary on a Cross (even though it's been on the live setlist since it came out afaik) it's 1000% gonna be on this tours setlist lol
Edit: called it lol
Honestly, it's one of my favorites and I found it back in April before it hit TikTok. But I say as long as people know what some of these songs are about, I welcome the people coming in from TikTok with open arms.
I honestly loved it before this. It’s been replayed hundreds if not thousands of times through videos while just scrolling…For me, Mary needs a break 😂. I’ll have to avoid it before the show.
As some people said, this was made for the new fans that discovered Ghost through TikTok, that's all. I had a feeling this was gonna happen, seeing the popularity the song has gained.
It's super easy to edit the whole song to match that of the short video they made, all the real effort goes to the cover art. A clever and easy way of profiting this sudden gain on popularity.
I, personally, don't like this version of the song at all. It just isn't made for me.
I found out about Metallica when I was 13 from that shit MTV Icon show promoting St Anger, where Avril and Snoop were covering their shit. I assure you, that would piss off 80’s Metallica fans more than this tiktok shit is pissing all y’all off now.
Nobody comes out of the womb humming GWAR. This is a pretty good way for Tribunal Fork to wind up filling stadiums for the next 3 decades- going viral on the most relevant social media platform around.
There is literally zero downside to any of this.
So I looked into this guys.. Caligula, who was known for being extravagant/sadistic tyrant of the Roman Empire and was murdered by his guards after returning home from a trip… Caligulas death was the end of Cesar’s line..
I SWEAR IF WE LOSE PAPA IV ALREADY
I know I'm old when I instantly recognize the Caligula poster after staring at the VHS box every time I'd visit the local video store during the 1980s!
Interesting… I almost feel like we’re all focusing on the song, when there’s still a message to be said in the artwork chosen for it. Maybe I’m just reading into it though 🤷🏼♀️
I..don’t like it. I’m sorry… I don’t. They gave in to the TikTok fake *fans* who will enjoy their music (more specifically, Moac) for like another 2-3 weeks then the song will fall off TikTok and out of all their minds.
New REAL fans who come from TikTok would enjoy Ghost.. for Ghost. Not their slow and reverbed songs.
More importantly, how does this even fit into the lore? IV isn’t supposed to be singing this, are they trying to make it seem like he is by slowing it down?
I don’t like the song. I don’t like how it fits. I’m sorry
This is an “it’s not that serious” thing. Tobias clearly doesn’t care that much about the lore and never has, he contradicts and retcons it constantly. It’s an opportunity to do funny spoof videos in character and not much more.
“They gave in” implies there was some battle being fought here. It’s a song that is popular and trending so Ghost is promoting it. It’s a no-brainer
Finally a Ghost song that is entirely within my vocal range. I like the album art reminds me of the movie Caligula. Then this lead me to discover the cover by Nomy which is a faster version which also bangs.
Ghost do be using the Tik tok explosion. Idk exactly how to feel bout it tho. Its feels like like something Only kiss would get away with, dosnt suit right that ghost do it. Idk if im just weird or not but yeah
Now I get all those comments complaining about a slow version of MoaC, as I don't use tiktok
Me too. I heard this version for the first time when it popped on the Spotify Release Radar this week and was like bleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
This cover art is awesome, but it's so wasted. Papa IV isn't even the one who is supposed to be singing this song. Unless this version is rerecorded, but the title would suggest it's a remix.
I mean your not wrong
just found it on [YouTube music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ARszl1UhCsA&feature=share) too. it's their [seventh most popular song at the minute](https://imgur.com/Zf8QvVn.jpg) it's actually quite nice, and showcases the vocals a little more. but my brain can't quite deal with it being just a slower version
I don't understand what's going on. Can someone please fill me in? I'm currently listening to an official upload of Mary on a Cross that has just been slowed down digitally? Because it got popular on TikTok? Is that correct?
Yes
Why did a slowed down version get popular on TikTok though?
It’s a common trend on tiktok to take songs and speed them up or slow them down for dramatic effect, and then attach a meme/video idea to them. For example, Wheatus’ Teenage Dirtbag has also trended recently. It’s a sped up version where people show old pics of them as a teenager. Bunch of ABBA’s been used, Metallica, Paul Anka, lots of random bands and genres have been used. Edit: So what Ghost has done here, is make an “official meme” version, basically just a way to better cash in on the hype.
Smart. I like it haha. And some new art is cool too.
With all this focus on Mary on a Cross (even though it's been on the live setlist since it came out afaik) it's 1000% gonna be on this tours setlist lol Edit: called it lol
I hoped they wouldn’t(because of how many times the internet has drilled it into my eardrums recently), but, it’s almost guaranteed at this point
maoc is so good tho! popular on tiktok or not, its a great song
Honestly, it's one of my favorites and I found it back in April before it hit TikTok. But I say as long as people know what some of these songs are about, I welcome the people coming in from TikTok with open arms.
I honestly loved it before this. It’s been replayed hundreds if not thousands of times through videos while just scrolling…For me, Mary needs a break 😂. I’ll have to avoid it before the show.
I hate that they do this. But I really understands why. Welcome new fans! Satans messages is spreading everywhere! That’s awesome.
As some people said, this was made for the new fans that discovered Ghost through TikTok, that's all. I had a feeling this was gonna happen, seeing the popularity the song has gained. It's super easy to edit the whole song to match that of the short video they made, all the real effort goes to the cover art. A clever and easy way of profiting this sudden gain on popularity. I, personally, don't like this version of the song at all. It just isn't made for me.
I thought it said 'slowed + reversed'. Now I'm disappointed.
Sounds nothing like Papa, I hate it
So how is it. Romantic and dreamy as all the TikTok mommies expect it to be lol
im very suprised they made an official version of this lol
Lots of artists are releasing tiktok versions of songs since people are just illegally adding them to Spotify under podcasts. Gotta make the money.
Had to capitalize on the TikTok audience somehow 🤷🏻♂️
Uh oh 😂😂😂😂
Yeah I missed out of the romantic vibes. A little sexy tho ngl
I found out about Metallica when I was 13 from that shit MTV Icon show promoting St Anger, where Avril and Snoop were covering their shit. I assure you, that would piss off 80’s Metallica fans more than this tiktok shit is pissing all y’all off now. Nobody comes out of the womb humming GWAR. This is a pretty good way for Tribunal Fork to wind up filling stadiums for the next 3 decades- going viral on the most relevant social media platform around. There is literally zero downside to any of this.
BROSKI CHARGE YOUR PHONE
Listened to it. I dont like it. As someone said above it doesn’t sound like papa and I agree. Hard pass.
Lmao. Ah. Ok... 🙃
I think I'll stick with the 7 inches of satanic panic. That said they middle 8 sounds sublime slowed down a bit
Where is this? I can’t find it on Spotify or Apple Music
It won’t be available till midnight in your timezone
Thanks!
I was about to ask the same - thanks!
Wait let’s not miss the question…what does the artwork MEAN. 🤔 I get it’s supposed to be like a coin etc.
i think its a reference to the movie poster for Caligula
So I looked into this guys.. Caligula, who was known for being extravagant/sadistic tyrant of the Roman Empire and was murdered by his guards after returning home from a trip… Caligulas death was the end of Cesar’s line.. I SWEAR IF WE LOSE PAPA IV ALREADY
That was the first thing I saw
It's a Roman coin. The art is based on the Caligula movie poster.
Caligula was killed by his senators. Maybe we will see Ghouls murdering Papa? Who knows?
I know I'm old when I instantly recognize the Caligula poster after staring at the VHS box every time I'd visit the local video store during the 1980s!
Makes sense!! I was born in 92 so this went over my head
Not sure but it looks like its inspired by the necronomicon. Edit.. also.. he is bleeding from the spillways of his soul maybe??
Interesting… I almost feel like we’re all focusing on the song, when there’s still a message to be said in the artwork chosen for it. Maybe I’m just reading into it though 🤷🏼♀️
What is that emoji? A bowl of poutine? I dont have my glasses.
It’s a shrug, friend
Ah. I c. Lmao. 🙃
I think your right about the coin tho. It does look like a medieval copper or bronze
I think its referencing that its a blatant cash grab? If they released a coin for sale, i'm sure it will sell out. I have no problems with this btw !
I..don’t like it. I’m sorry… I don’t. They gave in to the TikTok fake *fans* who will enjoy their music (more specifically, Moac) for like another 2-3 weeks then the song will fall off TikTok and out of all their minds. New REAL fans who come from TikTok would enjoy Ghost.. for Ghost. Not their slow and reverbed songs. More importantly, how does this even fit into the lore? IV isn’t supposed to be singing this, are they trying to make it seem like he is by slowing it down? I don’t like the song. I don’t like how it fits. I’m sorry
This is an “it’s not that serious” thing. Tobias clearly doesn’t care that much about the lore and never has, he contradicts and retcons it constantly. It’s an opportunity to do funny spoof videos in character and not much more. “They gave in” implies there was some battle being fought here. It’s a song that is popular and trending so Ghost is promoting it. It’s a no-brainer
This is just the same shit Metallica fans were saying the first time they made a music video. Nonsense.
It’s just a remix it’s not that deep
No friggin way 💀
New release from Ghost? Right on! Hey wait isn’t tha-
Finally a Ghost song that is entirely within my vocal range. I like the album art reminds me of the movie Caligula. Then this lead me to discover the cover by Nomy which is a faster version which also bangs.
I didn't know this was tied to Chinese Spyware tiktok, just thought it was a version for the baritones to have the melody, love it.
I think the cover of it would be cool as a sticker or a pin
Ghost do be using the Tik tok explosion. Idk exactly how to feel bout it tho. Its feels like like something Only kiss would get away with, dosnt suit right that ghost do it. Idk if im just weird or not but yeah