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)
Obsequey
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Stop Looking for ourselves, bored towards most of it
We have grown to complain, the hole we have to fuck her
I'm still captive, hide in the distortion, it's a shame I'm still expected to wave
Though we have no disgruntled, we are lower girls, man, girls, good evening
Nothing is more propaganda than the world, tired of them stabbing, I am a
Forever but still I am a door to all of the worst who are jittery
Crazy people pretend me to not give a fuck
We are cows scraping up our genitals, we saved our best milk
Propaganda is not done, break down me, then the faces will evolve
Let's just see the only child, the bored are to be of devoured, but not you"
"Let's see what we will bring, we will hide, we have grown just to die, does it
Their propaganda is not heavy, I have grown bored with their best milk
Evolve, contact them, complimental, tell them to hide
Bored out of this world, no one will answer us
Girls, no one is more abnormal or unimportant than, like them, I tried, I fucked them still
No more establishing, bored, don't accept them
About, our life, chrome, bite their bullet
There is fresh something, but all I'm trying to do
Is about their lifestyle is fucked, without those people we grow disgruntled
Propaganda has always worked, they are very dull, I expected their lives
Girls, there has to be something"
Marilyn Manson's song "Obsequey" is a satirical commentary on the American food industry and its association with capitalism. The opening lines of the song refer to the ancient pharaohs who, while not known for their intelligence, created the food pyramid. The food pyramid, developed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), suggests that one should consume five to eleven servings of bread, cereal or rice, three to five servings of vegetables, and four fruits daily along with three servings of dairy, such as yogurt, milk, and cheese.
Manson's lyrics emphasize the importance of consuming a proper diet to maintain good health. The food pyramid is presented as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, and Manson encourages listeners to follow its guidelines. However, he also makes a mockery of the food industry's propaganda by acknowledging the financial interests behind it, with lines such as "will help your bones and subsidize the cattle industry." Furthermore, he touches on the concept of meat consumption (which is often debated for its impact on both health and the environment) and reminds us to limit our intake of sweets, or else we will "die."
Overall, the lyrics of "Obsequey" serve as a commentary on a society that prioritizes financial gain above health and wellness. Manson's use of irony throughout the song highlights the ridiculousness of this reality.
Line by Line Meaning
The ancient pharaohs were not too bright they say,
According to popular beliefs, the ancient pharaohs lacked intelligence.
But they made one contribution that I live by to this day,
Despite being considered unintelligent, the ancient pharaohs made a contribution that the singer still follows today.
It's the food pyramid,
The contribution made by the ancient pharaohs is the food pyramid.
And its approved the USDA
The food pyramid is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Oh grains of the foundation,
Grains form the base of the food pyramid.
So please take my advice,
The singer is advising the listeners to follow the food pyramid.
Of five to eleven servings of bread, cereal or rice,
The food pyramid recommends consuming five to eleven servings of grains such as bread, cereal, or rice.
Three to five of vegetables,
The food pyramid recommends consuming three to five servings of vegetables.
And four fruits is best,
Four servings of fruits are recommended for optimal health.
Their antioxidensty fiber help you to digest,
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants and fiber which aid digestion.
Three servings of yogurt, milk and cheese,
The food pyramid recommends consuming three servings of dairy products like yogurt, milk, and cheese.
Will help your bones and subsidize the cattle industry
Dairy products are beneficial for bone health and support the cattle industry.
A body needs to grow,
A human body needs to grow and develop.
And grow and take regimes,
A body needs to grow and follow certain guidelines to achieve optimal health.
Why meat can be a tasty treat,
Meat is delicious and enjoyable to eat.
Like fish or even beans
Fish and beans can also be good sources of protein.
And when you eat your sweets,
When consuming sugary foods.
Make sure you try,
It is important to try.
To limit your servings,
Limit the amount consumed.
Or you'll
Otherwise, something negative might happen.
Die!
Excessive consumption of sugary foods can be detrimental to one's health.
Everybody!
The artist is addressing everyone.
My body is a pyramid that's made of healthy foods,
The singer's body conforms to the guidelines of the food pyramid.
So do what we say,
Follow the advice given by the artist.
(Yeah!)
An exclamation of enthusiasm.
Eat right every day,
Consume a balanced diet every day.
(Food!)
An exclamation emphasizing the importance of food.
I, love, you
The artist expresses affection towards the listeners.
Buy American!
The artist encourages purchasing American-made products.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brian Warner, Tim Skold
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H Leth
for some reason, everytime i hear this, i just get fucking teary eyed.
JPZ610
this is one of the most touching instrumentals of all time.
Omnirex
Makes me feel like I'm in one of those end of days movies where there's a guy broadcasting all the bad stuff going on in the world and all that's left is drug addicts and poor people. I like it.
Somebody Who'sDepressed
Everytime I listen this beautiful music I'm crying. I don't know why but this music makes me feel too much emotions. Good djob Marilyn Manson. Like all the time. 🖤
Shania GraveCrasher
The day that I get married, this is going to be the song I walk down the aisle to.
Vince Killmer
In that case... marry me. Lol
Goth whisperer
Shania GraveCrasher for me it's gunna be antichrist superstar XD
Ahilleas Tsavalos
Shania GraveCrasher there's way better...why not the way beetle juice did near the end.
TheThebeast88
wish this was like 1 hour longer
MaxGiu
this is why i keep my Marilyn Manson shirt when i have no idea if he is ok or started selling vegetables in the street