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)
God's Gonna Cut You Down
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down
Sooner of later, God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Well, my goodness gracious, let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee, talkin' to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in his voice so sweet
I thought that I heard the shuffle of angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John, go do My will"
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down
Sooner of later, God'll cut you down
Well, you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What's done in the dark will be brought to the light
What's done in the dark will be brought to the light
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down
Sooner of later, God'll cut you down
Go tell that long tongue liar
Go and tell that midnight rider
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's song God's Gonna Cut You Down draw heavily from a traditional African American spiritual that bears the same title. The song has a warning message and draws emphasis on what goes around comes around, and ultimately, the inevitability of facing one's actions, with its repercussions being inescapable. The lyrics warn people to mend their ways or face the wrath of God. The song's chorus hammers the point of the ultimate consequence of one's actions, as it keeps repeating; 'Run on for a long time. Sooner or later, God'll cut you down.' The song, in its entirety, is a message of redemption or the warning of the inevitable consequences of living outside the boundaries of what is right and wrong.
The song’s adaptation has an interesting backstory. Johnny Cash recorded the song in 2003 and was included on his album American V: A Hundred Highways, which was released posthumously in 2006. The video for Marilyn Manson’s adaptation features several prominent actors and celebrates his infamous controversial style.
Line by Line Meaning
You can run on for a long time
You can try to evade punishment for a while
Run on for a long time
Keep trying to get away with your misdeeds
Run on for a long time
Don't stop your evasive behavior
Sooner or later, God'll cut you down
The consequences of your actions will ultimately catch up to you
Sooner of later, God'll cut you down
No matter how long you run, you will eventually face the consequences
Go tell that long tongue liar
Expose those who tell lies
Go and tell that midnight rider
Reveal those who conceal their true intentions
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Inform those who constantly engage in risky behavior and betray others
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Make it known that everyone will eventually face judgement
Well, my goodness gracious, let me tell you the news
Listen up, I have an important message to share
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I have had a spiritual experience
I've been down on bended knee, talkin' to the man from Galilee
I have sought guidance from Jesus
He spoke to me in his voice so sweet
Jesus communicated with me in a comforting manner
I thought that I heard the shuffle of angel's feet
I felt like I was in the presence of angels
He called my name and my heart stood still
Jesus spoke to me directly and it was a powerful moment
When he said, "John, go do My will"
Jesus gave me a specific task to carry out
Well, you may throw your rock and hide your hand
You may try to harm others while concealing your true identity
Workin' in the dark against your fellow man
You are acting against others in a malicious and secretive way
But as sure as God made black and white
Just as sure as the difference between black and white exists
What's done in the dark will be brought to the light
Your misdeeds will be exposed eventually
Go tell that long tongue liar
Expose those who spread falsehoods
Go and tell that midnight rider
Expose those who engage in shady behavior
Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter
Inform those who are dishonest and treacherous
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Let them know that they will ultimately face consequences for their actions
Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down
Reinforce the message that their behavior cannot go unpunished
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@BrookeTheOutcast
“What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light “
@brandondewitt2162
Don't forget that lol
@1984NatashaT
Marilyn Manson does some of the best covers I’ve ever heard. This is definitely one of them.
@MRHEEL-ys2rq
Another Brick in the wall and sweet dreams, tainted love
@bamblowsFan
The End too!
@ricardosantini5717
@@MRHEEL-ys2rq unfortunately the another brick in the wall cover that you're talking about, it's not from him..
@anscobox
He never did another brick in the wall lol@@MRHEEL-ys2rq
@judyjohnson630
@@ricardosantini5717 Who is it by?
@wandalee5010
I loved the fact that he gave props to Johnny! He didn’t change it to his own identity! This song is power! Just let it go... God will cut em down!
@marilynmanson4008
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here