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)
Aint
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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I wasn't invited to it anyway
You said I tasted famous, so I drew you a heart
But now I'm not an artist I'm a fucking work of art
I've got an F and a C and I got a K too
And the only thing missing is a bitch like you
You wanted perfect
But now I'm too perfect for someone like you
I was a dandy in your ghetto with
A snow white smile and you'll
Never be as perfect whatever you do
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
I am a bone top, a death's head
On a mop stick
You infected me, took diamonds
I took all your shit
Your "sell-by date" expired,
So you had to be sold
I'm a suffer-genius and
Vivi-sex symbol.
You wanted perfect
You got your perfect
But now I'm too perfect for someone like you
I was a dandy in your ghetto with
A snow white smile and you'll
Never be as perfect whatever you do
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
I've got an F and a C and I got a K too
And the only thing missing is a bitch like you
I've got an F and a C and I got a K too
And the only thing missing is a bitch like you
I am a dandy in the ghetto with a snow white smile
Super-ego bitch, I've been evil awhile
I am a dandy in the ghetto with a snow white smile
Super-ego bitch, I've been evil awhile
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
What's my name, what's my name?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's "AINT" reflect a certain sense of defiance and rebellion against conformity and societal expectations. The persona portrayed in the song seems to distance themselves from the prevailing narratives of being "perfect" or "popular", which are often used as a means of bringing people down and making them feel inferior. The singer proclaims that they are too "perfect" for someone like the addressee, and that their unique identity and character have made them into a work of art.
The lyrics also depict some form of power struggle or manipulation between the two characters. The persona claims to have been infected and taken advantage of by the addressee, who is now past their "sell-by date". In response, the persona has taken all of their possessions and asserts their dominance by calling them a "bitch". The chorus reiterates the persona's name, holding the "S" because they are an "ain't" - a clever wordplay on the negative contraction "ain't" and the word "saint", which is often used as a symbol of perfection and purity.
Overall, the song captures the spirit of rebellion and individuality that Marilyn Manson is known for. It celebrates the rejection of conformity and the embrace of personal freedom and identity, even if it means being an outcast or "ain't".
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if your world is ending today
I am indifferent towards the potential demise of your world.
I wasn't invited to it anyway
I wasn't included in your world to begin with.
You said I tasted famous, so I drew you a heart
You claimed that I tasted of fame, which led me to create a heartfelt gesture towards you.
But now I'm not an artist I'm a fucking work of art
I have transitioned from simply an artist to a masterpiece in my own right.
I've got an F and a C and I got a K too
I possess a firearm, a knife, and the willingness to use them if necessary.
And the only thing missing is a bitch like you
The only component absent from my violent arsenal is someone like you.
You wanted perfect
You desired perfection.
You got your perfect
You ultimately achieved perfection.
But now I'm too perfect for someone like you
However, I am now too superior for someone of your caliber.
I was a dandy in your ghetto with
I was once a well-dressed individual amidst your rundown community.
A snow white smile and you'll
I maintained a bright, white smile throughout.
Never be as perfect whatever you do
No matter what you attempt, you cannot reach my level of perfection.
What's my name, what's my name?
What is my proper identification?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
Disregard the letter 'S' in my name, as I am an outcast.
I am a bone top, a death's head
I am a skeletal figure, donning an emblem of death.
On a mop stick
My skeletal form is attached to the end of a cleaning tool.
You infected me, took diamonds
You contaminated me and stole valuable possessions from me.
I took all your shit
I successfully acquired all of your possessions in return.
Your 'sell-by date' expired,
You have surpassed your expiration date.
So you had to be sold
You had to be discarded and replaced with something of better quality.
I'm a suffer-genius and
I am both a sufferer and a genius.
Vivi-sex symbol.
I am a symbol of sexual vitality and prowess.
Super-ego bitch, I've been evil awhile
I am a manifestation of the darker impulses residing within your psyche.
What's my name, what's my name?
What do you call me?
Hold the S because I am an ain't
Erase the 'S' from my name, as I stand as an outsider.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARILYN MANSON, TIM SKOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vimla2337
Clean, Pure ,wholesome
family friendly ,good old fashioned values represented here.
@Torriaw1
Agree
@hellsbells2028
🤣🤣
@susanriley2441
Yep😂😂😂
@gagewilliams1917
Damn straight
@TheTonypolony
Wholesome indeed
@cassandrastone7297
How is this video still allowed on YouTube? 😂
This is one of my favorite songs and I’m glad it’s still up.
@Jacob_the_Dabbler
They turn a blind eye to videos with enough views that make them money
@theultrawarrior7448
Where are you from?
It's funny how other things get censored.
@dannyauger7223
Great vid. 2:10 he's just tongue 👅 lashing the fk outta her. Go buddy go