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.
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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)
Crucifiction In Space
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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The monkey, the man, and then the gun
If Christ was in Texas
The hammer, the sickle, the only son
This is your creation
The Atom of Eden was a bomb
If Jack was the baptist
We'd drink wine from his head
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
I am a revolution
Pull my knuckles down, if I could
I am a revelation
And I'm nailed to the Holy Wood
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
We are dead and tomorrow's canceled
Because of things we did yesterday
We are dead and tomorrow's canceled
Crucify us in our space
In our space
In our space
In our space
In our space
In our space
In our space
In our space
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
This is evolution
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
...flies are waiting
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's song "Cruci-fiction in Space" depict evolution and its consequences. The song compares the different stages of evolution, from a monkey to a man armed with a gun, as well as the dangers of creation, such as the Atomic bomb, which was created by humans, supposedly as a tool for their own benefit. The lyrics also mention some controversial religious images such as Christ in Texas, the hammer and sickle, the only son, and Jack the Baptist, implying that religion, politics and power can be used for both positive and negative purposes, depending on how they are utilized.
Marilyn Manson portrays himself as a revolutionary, nailed to the "Holy Wood", perhaps a play on Hollywood, implying both the crucifixion of Jesus and the shallow world of showbiz. The line "We are dead and tomorrow's canceled" alludes to the idea that humanity has led itself down a path of destruction, leaving behind a bleak future for the next generation. The last few lines, "Crucify us in our space", refer to the fact that the consequences of one's actions will catch up to them in the end, even if it is in the vast expanse of outer space.
Line by Line Meaning
This is evolution
The concept of evolution is being discussed, which may suggest that humanity has advanced to its current state through stages of development.
The monkey, the man, and then the gun
The stages of evolution have progressed from primates to humans to weapons, demonstrating the human tendency for violent behavior.
If Christ was in Texas
A hypothetical scenario is proposed in which Jesus is located in Texas; this may be a commentary on the state's religious and cultural influences and how they affect Christianity.
The hammer, the sickle, the only son
A symbolic reference is made to communism with the mention of the hammer and sickle, while also referencing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with the mention of the "only son." This line could be interpreted as a critique of the political ideology of communism.
This is your creation
The current state of humanity, including violence and technological advancements, is perceived as a human creation.
The Atom of Eden was a bomb
The atomic bomb is referenced as the ultimate product of human technological advancement, which paradoxically perpetuates violence and destruction.
If Jack was the baptist
A hypothetical scenario is proposed in which John the Baptist is replaced by "Jack," possibly symbolizing more modern or secular figures. This line may be a commentary on the shifting cultural attitudes towards religion.
We'd drink wine from his head
A reference is made to the Christian sacrament of Communion – in which bread and wine are shared – with the macabre detail of drinking wine from a severed head. This may suggest a subversion of religious rituals or a critique of their violent or disturbing aspects.
I am a revolution
The artist considers themselves a revolutionary figure, one that can create significant change.
Pull my knuckles down, if I could
The artist is frustrated with their inability to fight against oppressive forces or enact change, as symbolized by the phrase "pull my knuckles down."
I am a revelation
The singer considers themselves a source of profound insight or new knowledge.
And I'm nailed to the Holy Wood
A reference is made to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as he was nailed to wooden stakes. This line suggests that the artist is enduring suffering or persecution, possibly for their beliefs or actions.
We are dead and tomorrow's canceled
The idea that humanity is doomed or that the future holds nothing but death and destruction is suggested.
Because of things we did yesterday
The cause of the impending doom is tied to previous human actions or mistakes.
Crucify us in our space
The phrase "crucify us" suggests that the singer feels persecuted, while "in our space" indicates a desire for freedom and autonomy.
...flies are waiting
The meaning of this phrase is left ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as a suggestion of impending death or decay.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN LOWERY, MARILYN MANSON, MADONNA WAYNE GACY, TWIGGY RAMIREZ
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