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)
Leave A Scar
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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To murder your heart.
I'm just a painting that's still wet.
If you touch me Ill be smeared, you'll be stained,
Stained for the rest of your life.
So turn around and walk away
Before we confuse the way, we abuse each other.
Then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself.
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
There's a crack in my soul, you thought was a smile.
What ever doesn't kill you,
Is gonna leave a scar
What ever doesn't kill you,
Is gonna leave a scar
I'm more like a silver bullet
Than I'm like a gun,
I'm not easy to hold.
I'm moving fast and if I stay in your heart,
I'm certain that this will be the end of your life
So turn around walk away
Before we confuse the way we abuse each other
If your not afraid of getting hurt then I am not afraid
How much I hurt you
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's "Leave A Scar" describe a tormented individual who is aware of their destructive nature and the impact they have on those around them. The singer is direct with their words and warns the listener to stay away from them as they don't want to hurt them. The opening lines suggest that the singer has contemplated ways to cause emotional damage to those they're close to, whether by design or out of impulse. The line "I'm just a painting that's still wet. If you touch me, I'll be smeared, you'll be stained, stained for the rest of your life" conveys that the person is still evolving, unstable and therefore can be easily influenced or affected by others.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme: "What ever doesn't kill you, is gonna leave a scar" referring to the idea that, while the singer may not intend to inflict physical harm or cause death, they will still leave a lasting impact or wound on the person they come in contact with. The verse "I'm more like a silver bullet than I'm like a gun, I'm not easy to hold" is evocative of both the singer's allure and danger. They acknowledge that their intensity is not ideal for a relationship or partnership, and that being with them will ultimately cause destruction.
Overall, the song is a dark and introspective struggle, the singer grappling with their own emotional weight and the potential harm they may bring to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Its not like I made myself a list of new and different ways,
I never intended to hurt you in different ways every time.
To murder your heart.
I do not mean to break your heart.
I'm just a painting that's still wet.
I am not yet finished with my personal transformation.
If you touch me Ill be smeared, you'll be stained,
If you get too close to me, my problems will become yours as well.
Stained for the rest of your life.
The damage I cause can be permanent.
So turn around and walk away
It's best if you just leave me alone.
Before we confuse the way, we abuse each other.
We have a toxic relationship that needs to end.
If your not afraid of getting hurt
If you think you can handle me,
Then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you
I have warned you, so any pain caused is your choice.
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself.
I know that I am capable of hurting myself.
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
Do you realize that I can be harmful to people close to me?
There's a crack in my soul, you thought was a smile.
You mistake my facade for genuine happiness.
What ever doesn't kill you,
If you manage to survive my impact,
Is gonna leave a scar
You will still be affected by the experience.
I'm more like a silver bullet
I am a swift and precise killer.
Than I'm like a gun,
Unlike a gun, I can adapt and change.
I'm not easy to hold.
I am difficult to control or restrain.
I'm moving fast and if I stay in your heart,
I will inevitably cause lasting damage if I remain close to you.
I'm certain that this will be the end of your life
I will bring an end to your happiness and well-being.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRIAN WARNER, CHRIS VRENNA, JEORDIE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariec3527
I love when he says " There's a crack in my soul you thought was a smile " ❤😢
@crazykodiak8751
exactly..so true
@bencraddock7132
Brooke Cantu same he is a genius
@lastofthewilds5485
Yeah, that line hit pretty hard with me. This song has helped heal a few scars. Working on one right now, actually.
@TheSpelledMilk
@@lastofthewilds5485 Please who isn't .
@DeadlyAlienInvader
Why so serious?!
@jeremyray4714
Best song on that album by far. One of Manson's underrated albums. Pure gold.
@icysparks1
There are people on this planet including myself that are the epitomy of the words written in this song. Marillyn, I'm covered with bloody scars !! Thanks for the song !! I'm 60 years old and still rockin with you.
@mikasaackerman4964
@@katiecliffe LMAO or dead
@jessicabaker7276
Whoever disliked this video, how can you not like marilyn manson. He's amazing.