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)
Are You the Rabbit
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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And I'm the tongue slamming on the brakes
Pull the choke in, pull the choke in
As hard as it will take
All your pictures are getting dirty
Don't want anyone else's hand on my gears
And I'll choke on all the diamonds
Like a vulture, on your face
[Chorus:]
So ask yourself before you get in
Know insurance won't cover this
Are you the rabbit or the headlight?
And is there room in your life
For one more breakdown?
You can't escape, can't escape
All your demons, all you demons
Watch out, watch out for your lovers
Faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster
I'm late, I'm late
The hands I'm my clock are starting to shake
We're on the line between the devil's tits
We've been driving on E
I'm gonna to be wanted for this crime
Or at least "you're wanted," she'll say
[Chorus]
An unmarked car, can't remember where I parked you
But I love you, can't afford you; take a cab to funeral
Faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster
I'm late, I'm late
The hands I'm my clock are starting to shake
You can't escape, can't escape
All your demons, all you demons
Watch out, watch out for your lovers
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Marilyn Manson's "Are You The Rabbit?" paint a vivid picture of a chaotic and dangerous situation. The first two lines set the tone, as Manson describes himself as a "kickstand in your mouth" and a "tongue slamming on the brakes." He goes on to describe his desire to control the situation, with lines like "pull the choke in, pull the choke in / as hard as it will take" and "don't want anyone else's hand on my gears." Throughout the song, Manson portrays himself as a vulture ready to pounce, or a clock ticking down to disaster. The chorus poses a direct question: "Are you the rabbit or the headlight?" It's a metaphor for life, asking whether or not the listener is the one in control, or whether they're simply reacting to the situations and forces around them. The song ends with a sense of urgency and foreboding, as Manson warns listeners to "watch out for your lovers" and suggests that something catastrophic is just around the corner.
One possible interpretation of "Are You The Rabbit?" is that it's a commentary on society's tendency to embrace destruction and chaos. Manson has always been a provocative artist, and this song seems designed to provoke uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. It's a reminder that no matter how much control we think we have, we're always vulnerable to the whims of fate. The imagery in the lyrics is dark and unsettling, but there's also a sense of liberation and empowerment. By embracing the chaos and accepting our own mortality, we can find a sense of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a kickstand in your mouth
I am an unyielding obstacle in your tongue's path.
And I'm the tongue slamming on the brakes
I am the force of resistance that stops your words mid-sentence.
Pull the choke in, pull the choke in
Repress your impulses and desires, keep them hidden away.
As hard as it will take
Suppress everything within you, no matter the cost.
All your pictures are getting dirty
Your memories are becoming corrupted, tainted by my presence.
Don't want anyone else's hand on my gears
I refuse to be controlled or manipulated by anyone else.
And I'll choke on all the diamonds
I will suffocate on the superficial aspects of life.
Like a vulture, on your face
I am a predator, feeding off of your vulnerability and weakness.
[Chorus:]
Repeatedly question yourself about the choices you make in life.
So ask yourself before you get in
Pause and reflect before making any impulsive moves.
Know insurance won't cover this
Understand that there are consequences to your actions that cannot be compensated for.
Are you the rabbit or the headlight?
Are you the prey or the one being hunted?
And is there room in your life
Can you handle the chaos and instability that will inevitably arise?
For one more breakdown?
Do you have the capacity to handle another emotional meltdown?
You can't escape, can't escape
There is no way to evade or run away from your inner demons.
All your demons, all you demons
All the negative emotions and traits you possess are inescapable.
Watch out, watch out for your lovers
Be wary of those who claim to love you, as they may exploit your vulnerability.
Faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster
The pace of life continues to accelerate, leaving you struggling to keep up.
I'm late, I'm late
I am always behind, trying to catch up to a life that moves too quickly.
The hands I'm my clock are starting to shake
Time itself is unstable, and the foundation of your life is crumbling.
We're on the line between the devil's tits
We exist in an ambiguous, uncertain world where good and evil blur together.
We've been driving on E
We are running on empty, with nothing left to fuel us.
I'm gonna to be wanted for this crime
I am guilty of living a life that society deems unacceptable.
Or at least "you're wanted," she'll say
Society will condemn me for my actions and my very existence.
An unmarked car, can't remember where I parked you
I am lost and disoriented, unable to find my place in the world.
But I love you, can't afford you; take a cab to funeral
I desire a life that is unattainable, and am heading towards self-destruction.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TIM SKOLD, BRIAN HUGH WARNER
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SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth
I woke up today and wished for tomorrow, I don't wanna be like anyone else!
DrJKintobor
on The Speed of Pain
This song reminds me of Shadow the Hedgehog falling to Earth. The lyrics "I hope we die holding hands, always" refers to him and Maria.
DrJKintobor
on Spade
This is the saddest song on the album.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Cyclops
Correction, this song makes me think of the dark night.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on HALF-WAY & ONE STEP FORWARD
This song is so dark, it makes me think of Endora from Sabrina Online: Skunk's Day Out.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on I Want to Disappear
This is Zaphod Beeblebrox's theme from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Posthuman
This song reminds me of the Mike Teavee Oompa Loompa song from the 2005 Willy Wonka movie, which is funny since Johnny Depp is friends with Marilyn Manson.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Tattooed In Reverse
This song gives me Blitzo from Helluva Boss vibes.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Long Hard Road Out of Hell
This song reminds me of Shadow the Hedgehog.
DrJKintobor
on Killing Strangers
Me when my dog is killed by Russian gangsters.