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)
Heart-Shaped Glasses {Bonus Track}
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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When I was gutted, she was dressed in white
And I couldn't take my eyes off her
But that's not what I took off that night
She'll never cover up what we did with her dress
No
She said, "Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
"Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
I don't mind you keeping me on pins and needles
If I could stick to you and you stick me, too
Don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high
Don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high, making me low
That blue is getting me high, making me low
She reminds me of the one I knew that cut up the negatives of my life
I couldn't take my hands off her; she wouldn't let me be anywhere but inside
And I don't mind you keeping me on pins and needles
If I could stick to you and you stick me, too
Just don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high
Don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high, making me low
She'll never cover up what we did with her dress
No
She said, "Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
"Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
I don't mind you keeping me on pins and needles
If I could stick to you and you could stick me, too
Don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high
Don't break, don't break my heart
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
That blue is getting me high, making me low
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's "Heart Shaped Glasses" suggest a BDSM relationship between the singer and a girl who reminds him of someone he knew in the past. It's clear that the singer is turned on by her and the lyrics suggest the two engage in something sexually provocative. The opening line of the song, "She reminds me of the one in school, When I was gutted, she was dressed in white," could be interpreted to mean the singer was heartbroken in the past, and perhaps this new relationship is a way for him to move on. The line "I don't mind you keeping me on pins and needles, If I could stick to you and you could stick me, too" suggests a level of trust and willingness to engage in whatever BDSM activities they enjoy.
The chorus lyrics "Don't break, don't break my heart and I won't break your heart-shaped glasses" can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest the singer is asking the girl to be careful with his emotions, and he'll return the favor by not breaking the sexual dynamic they have. The lyrics "She said, 'Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget,'" could be interpreted to mean that the sexual dynamic is an escape for both of them, but the pain from their pasts won't go away completely.
Overall, the lyrics of "Heart Shaped Glasses" suggest a sexual relationship with a BDSM dynamic that provides a level of emotional release and escape for the two participants.
Line by Line Meaning
She reminds me of the one in school
He sees her as a familiar figure, reminding him of someone he knew in school
When I was gutted, she was dressed in white
During a difficult time in his life, she appeared pure and innocent
And I couldn't take my eyes off her
He was captivated by her beauty and presence
But that's not what I took off that night
He didn't just take in her appearance, but engaged in some kind of physical encounter
She'll never cover up what we did with her dress
Their actions cannot be kept secret, as evidenced by the dress
No
Simple, one-word interjection to emphasize the previous line
She said, "Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
She offered comfort through physical contact, but the memory of their actions will remain
"Kiss me, it'll heal but it won't forget."
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
I don't mind you keeping me on pins and needles
He doesn't mind the tension and anticipation of their relationship
If I could stick to you and you stick me, too
He wants a mutual commitment to their relationship
Don't break, don't break my heart
He pleads with her to not hurt him emotionally
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
If she doesn't hurt him, he won't hurt her (referring to the glasses she wears)
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
He sees her as naive and inexperienced
That blue is getting me high
The blue color of her glasses is having an effect on him
Don't break, don't break my heart
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
That blue is getting me high, making me low
The blue color of her glasses is having both a positive and negative effect on him
She reminds me of the one I knew that cut up the negatives of my life
He sees her as someone who can get rid of the negative aspects of his life
I couldn't take my hands off her; she wouldn't let me be anywhere but inside
Their physical relationship was intense and she had a hold on him
Just don't break, don't break my heart
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
That blue is getting me high
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
Don't break, don't break my heart
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
And I won't break your heart shaped glasses
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
Little girl, little girl, you should close your eyes
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its importance
That blue is getting me high, making me low
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the duality of the effect the glasses have on him
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: TIM SKOLD, BRIAN WARNER
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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.
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on Spade
This is the saddest song on the album.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Cyclops
Correction, this song makes me think of the dark night.
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on HALF-WAY & ONE STEP FORWARD
This song is so dark, it makes me think of Endora from Sabrina Online: Skunk's Day Out.
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on I Want to Disappear
This is Zaphod Beeblebrox's theme from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy.
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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.
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on Tattooed In Reverse
This song gives me Blitzo from Helluva Boss vibes.
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on Long Hard Road Out of Hell
This song reminds me of Shadow the Hedgehog.