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)
PAINT YOU WITH MY LOVE
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Like royal rats in kitten skin
And all the blondes drop their panties and cry
To the father's first lullaby
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
Would be viewed as amateur
Because the king's invisible
The king's invisible
And death is a profession
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
In the lyrics of Marilyn Manson's song "Paint You With My Love," the imagery and themes reflect the artist's dark and provocative style. The opening lines depict the arrival of hedonistic and provocative figures ("honky-tonk devils") who captivate attention and seduce others with their deceptive appearances ("royal rats in kitten skin"). The reference to blondes dropping their panties symbolizes their vulnerability and submission to these figures. This imagery sets the scene for the exploration of power dynamics and manipulation throughout the song.
The line "To the father's first lullaby" suggests a corruption of innocence and a twisted relationship with authority figures. It implies that even those we are taught to trust can have hidden, dark intentions.
The chorus, "So let me paint you with my love," can be interpreted as an invitation to be consumed, possessed, or controlled by the singer's love. The repetition of this line reinforces the theme of manipulation and dominance.
The second verse addresses the idea of killing the man who stands out from the crowd. However, this act is portrayed as amateurish because true power lies with the invisible king. The reference to death as a profession reveals the twisted nature of the world being presented. Death becomes a tool to wield power and maintain control.
The repeated lines "It's not a life sentence, but a death dream for you" convey a sense of entrapment. The singer emphasizes that existence is not a mundane prison, but rather a nightmarish and fatalistic state. This line underscores the song's dark, cynical perspective on life and the hidden dangers it holds.
Overall, "Paint You With My Love" explores themes of manipulation, power, and the corrupting influence of authority figures. Marilyn Manson's lyrics offer a provocative and unsettling portrayal of a world shaped by darkness and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Honky-tonk devils glitter in
Sinful and seductive individuals enter the scene
Like royal rats in kitten skin
Deceptive and cunning personas appear innocent and harmless
And all the blondes drop their panties and cry
Women succumb to their desires and experience a mixture of pleasure and anguish
To the father's first lullaby
Reacting to the manipulation and control exerted by an authoritative figure
So let me paint you with my love
Allow me to engulf you in my intense emotions
With my love, with my love
Expressing the depth and intensity of these emotions
To kill the man behind the crowd
Eliminating the unseen influential figure in society
Would be viewed as amateur
It would be considered unremarkable or inexperienced
Because the king's invisible
The true source of power remains hidden
The king's invisible
The ruler's presence is elusive
And death is a profession
Taking lives has become a practiced skill
It's not a life sentence
This existence is not a punishment for wrongdoing
But a death dream for you
Instead, it is a twisted, haunting vision of demise
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
But a death dream for you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brian Warner, Shooter Jennings
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DrJKintobor
I can imagine this being the theme for Amy and Thomas from the webcomic 'Sabrina Online'
@jotkeiks6866
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Honky-tonk devils glitter in
Like royal rats in kitten skin
And all the blondes drop their panties and cry
To the father's first lullaby
[Chorus]
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
[Verse 2]
To kill the man behind the crowd
Would be viewed as amateur
Because the king is invisible
The king is invisible
And death is a profession
[Chorus]
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
[Outro]
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
@henriqueramos3197
PAINT YOU WITH MY LOVE
[Verse 1]
Honky-tonk devils glitter in
Like royal rats in kitten skin
And all the blondes drop their panties and cry
To the father's first lullaby
[Chorus]
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
[Verse 2]
To kill the man behind the crowd
Would be viewed as amateur
Because the king is invisible
The king is invisible
And death is a profession
[Chorus]
So let me paint you with my love
With my love, with my love
[Outro]
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
It's not a life sentence
But a death dream for you
Produced By
Marilyn Manson & Shooter Jennings
Written By
Shooter Jennings & Marilyn Manson
Release Date
September 11, 2020
Album WE ARE CHAOS (2020)
@johngore3364
True artistry. He doesn't have to be heavy metal. He doesn't have to shock anyone. He can still be MM with whatever musical twist he comes up with.
@lilkevv8133
I like this album but I prefer the more metal Manson
@monicamanson2872
100% agree ❤️
@absolutely1337
Happy I didn’t check out this week and miss the album being dropped. A happy moment, for a chance.
@canaldeblippstorm
He has already been metal and shocking. He made his best jobs in that genre, but he need to evolve. I was waiting this change soo much, since The Pale Emperor.
@nono7117
You do realize Manson only writes the lyrics that’s why every album is different. He has atleast one new composer every album since 94.
@alejandro_chucky_doll
What a voice 👀
Marilyn has such a beautiful and unique, inhuman voice like an alien creature type of voice 🥀🙌🏻🖤
@wildnhairyone1632
and can scream
@HoldYourBreat4
I don’t care what he’s accused of, this man is a genius