Lamb Of God
Marilyn Manson Lyrics

There was Christ in the metal shell
A representation of Christ in a metal shell, possibly alluding to religious icons, showing its perceived holiness.

There was blood on the pavement
A visual description of potentially violent or gory circumstances, possibly showing a disregard for human life.

The camera will make you god
The power of the media to raise individuals to god-like status, perhaps commenting on society's obsession with perceived celebrities.

That's how jack became sainted
The idea that the manipulation of media can turn someone into a saint, possibly referencing the historical figure of Jack the Ripper.

If you die when there's no one watching
The idea that dying alone or unobserved renders a life unimportant, potentially a critique of society's obsession with validation and fame.

Then your ratings drop and your forgotten
The notion that a person's value is tied to their popularity or cultural relevance, perhaps hinting at the fickle nature of fame and public perception.

But if they kill you on their T.V.
The power of media to turn a person into a martyr, with the suggestion that violent, dramatic deaths are more likely to gain attention and be remembered.

You're a martyr and a lamb of god
The idea that those who die on TV may be seen as holy or divinely chosen, possibly commenting on society's tendency to glorify sacrifice or violence.

There was Lennon in the happy gun
The use of an allusion to John Lennon's death, possibly highlighting society's propensity to glorify tragic events or celebrity deaths.

There were words on the pavement
A reference to the graffiti sprayed at the site of Lennon's murder, potentially invoking the idea of protest or rebellion in response to injustice.

We were looking for the lamb of god
The suggestion that society is searching for a divine or holy figure to follow or believe in, possibly commenting on the need for direction or hope during chaotic or uncertain times.

We were looking for Mark David
A reference to Mark David Chapman, Lennon's assassin, perhaps highlighting society's tendency to fixate on those who commit atrocities.

It took three days for him to die
A reference to Jesus Christ's crucifixion, potentially invoking ideas of sacrifice, redemption, and spiritual significance.

The born again to buy the serial rights
The suggestion that the commercialization of tragedy or death can be exploited for profit, possibly highlighting society's obsession with commodifying grief or suffering.

Lamb of god have mercy on us
A plea for forgiveness, potentially invoking religious themes of grace, repentance, or salvation.

Lamb of god will you grant us
A request for divine intervention or guidance, possibly expressing desperation or hopelessness in the face of chaos or destruction.

Nothing's gunna change the world
A repeated refrain that suggests a sense of nihilism or hopelessness, potentially highlighting the belief that societal change or progress is impossible.