Negative - Black No. 1 (little Miss Scare -all) [official Video] | Type O

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 lyrics are a sarcastic ode to a former girlfriend—a "stereotypical goth girl" who was obsessed with her own image.

Despite being written as a satirical jab at "mall goths" and performative darkness, the goth community embraced the song as their own. It remains a staple on Halloween playlists due to its references to , Lily Munster, and "loving the dead".

"Black No. 1" refers to a popular shade of black hair dye frequently used in the goth subculture.

At over 6'8", frontman Peter Steele is famously shown wielding an upright double bass like a standard guitar, emphasizing his formidable physical presence.

While the music video uses a ~4:30 radio edit, the original album version on Bloody Kisses is a monolithic 11 minutes and 14 seconds long, mimicking the epic, slow-burn time scale of gothic literature. 🧟 Legacy as a "Halloween Anthem"

The song pay tribute to the classic horror and camp aesthetics that influenced the band.

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 .