In the past, band members dressed in outlandish makeup and costumes, and engaged in intentionally shocking behavior both onstage and off. Their lyrics often received criticism for their anti-religious sentiment and references to sex, violence and drugs, while their live performances were frequently called offensive and obscene. On several occasions, protests and petitions led to the group being blocked from performing, with at least three US states passing legislation banning the group from performing at state-owned venues. They released a number of platinum-selling albums, including Antichrist Superstar (1996) and Mechanical Animals (1998). These albums, along with their highly stylized music videos and worldwide touring, brought public recognition to Marilyn Manson. In 1999, news media, infamously, falsely blamed the band for influencing the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre.
As this controversy began to wane throughout the 2000s, so did the band's mainstream popularity. Despite this, Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, in June 2003, referred to Marilyn Manson as "the only true artist today". Marilyn Manson is widely regarded as being one of the most iconic and controversial figures in rock music, with the band and its lead singer influencing numerous other groups and musicians, both in metal-associated acts and also in wider popular culture. VH1 ranked Marilyn Manson as the seventy-eighth best rock band on their 100 Great Artists of Hard Rock. They were inducted into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame in 2000, and have been nominated for four Grammy Awards. In the U.S., the band has seen ten of its releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. Marilyn Manson have sold in excess of 50 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Manson_(band)
Studio albums
Portrait of an American Family (1994)
Antichrist Superstar (1996)
Mechanical Animals (1998)
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) (2000)
The Golden Age of Grotesque (2003)
Eat Me, Drink Me (2007)
The High End of Low (2009)
Born Villain (2012)
The Pale Emperor (2015)
Heaven Upside Down (2017)
We Are Chaos (2020)
"I PUT A SPELL ONN YOU"
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
The lyrics to Marilyn Manson's "Spell on You" are a reference to the classic blues song of the same name, originally performed by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Manson's version is a haunting and menacing interpretation of the original, with his signature industrial rock sound and growling vocals.
The lyrics speak to the intense possessiveness and obsession that the singer has for their lover. The line "I put a spell on you because you're mine" is a direct statement of ownership and control. The singer is using magic to keep their lover in line and under their power. The line "You better stop the things that you do" is a warning to the lover to change their behavior or face the consequences of the spell. The singer expresses frustration with the lover's tendency to cheat or disrespect them, stating "The way you're always runnin' 'round" and "The way you always put me down."
Overall, "Spell on You" is a dark and brooding song that explores the darker aspects of love and power dynamics in relationships. Manson's interpretation is particularly intense, with his deeply emotive vocals and driving guitar riffs creating a sense of unease and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I have used my powers to put a spell on you because I don't want anyone else to have you. I want to possess you.
You better stop the things that you do
You need to change your ways because they are not pleasing me.
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am being completely honest with you. I am serious about the spell I put on you.
I just can't stand it babe
Your behavior is causing me great discomfort and I can no longer tolerate it.
The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and lack of commitment to our relationship is upsetting me.
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your insults and criticisms of me are hurting my feelings and damaging our connection.
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I will continue to use my supernatural powers to control you and keep you loyal to me.
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I am emphasizing the fact that I have placed a spell on you and will not hesitate to use it again if necessary.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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vaseux
An AMAZING cover! I usually hate cover songs, but every one he tackles he not only makes it his "own", but he also improves them! (in my opinion). He's very talented. :)
RT Larson
I'm stunned that people think this version has no "heart" to it. I hear plenty of emotion in his vocals, and the music matches perfectly. Fantastic cover, just like his other ones.
Aurel Urban
And here we are, listening to his best cover ever. This shit is fucking incredible.
Andrew Mania
I could listen to this song all day on repeat and it would be a very productive day.
Chloë Wright
+Andrew Mania Totally!
Rolando Tokes
+Andrew Mania I do that as I do my school work but when I don't have Manson I might as well not come to school.
Toria - New Zealand
Andrew Mania it's such an erotically empowered song..
ildario
Same shit bro
GamingwithMarilyn
I listen to all his songs on repeat 🎶 :)
Benoit Lelièvre
I've listened to a lot of covers in my life, but this has to be the best ever. Fully respects the spirit of the original and yets adds more rage and a personal touch.