Your own personal Jesus
Marilyn Manson is talking about a person who can be a source of support and guidance in one's life. He calls it a personal Jesus.

Someone to hear your prayers
The personal Jesus in Manson's song is someone who listens to all of your prayers without judgment.

Someone who cares
Marilyn Manson's personal Jesus is someone who cares about your well-being and mental health.

Feeling unknown
The singer is describing the feeling of being invisible or overlooked by the world despite having so many problems.

And you're all alone
The person who needs a personal Jesus in this song is lonely, without a support system.

Flesh and bone
This line is an allusion to the biblical creation story in which God creates Adam from dirt and breathes life into his flesh and bones.

By the telephone
The telephone is a symbol for hope, a way of contacting the personal Jesus, like a prayer line.

Lift up the receiver
The receiver of the telephone represents the person calling out for help, who needs to take action and reach out to their personal Jesus.

I'll make you a believer
Marilyn Manson's personal Jesus will make the listener believe in themself and help them regain hope.

Take second best
The singer is asking the listener to settle for less, but not the worst. Signifying the importance of dealing with the problem at hand, even when it is unpleasant.

Put me to the test
The personal Jesus in the song challenges the listener to give them a chance to prove themselves and their abilities.

Things on your chest
Refers to a burden or weight on their back or mind that the listener cannot overcome alone. Symbolizing secrets, guilt, or stuck-up issues.

You need to confess
The person seeking the personal Jesus needs to come forth about their secrets and ask for guidance and support, as it can outwardly affect them.

I will deliver
The personal Jesus will be a delivery of hope and happiness for the listener.

You know I'm a forgiver
The personal Jesus in the song is referencing the Christian God. He forgives all our sins and mistakes, no matter how grave.

Reach out and touch faith
Marilyn Manson emphasizes the importance of faith and religion. Reach out to God through prayer and give yourself over to Him.

Your own personal Jesus
Marilyn Manson again mentions personal Jesus to highlight its meaning and significance.