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)
Rock is Dead (Matri
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Amphetamines for boys
And crucifixes for ladies
Sampled and soulless
Worldwide and real webbed
You sell all the living
For more safer dead
Rock is deader than dead
Shock is all in your head
Your sex and your dope is all that were fed
So fuck all your protests and put them to bed
God is on the T.V.
Rock! Lalalalala [Repeat x4]
A thousand mothers are praying for it
We're so full of hope
And so full of shit
Build a new god to medicate and to ape
Sell us ersatz dressed up and real fake
Anything to belong [Repeat x2]
Rock is deader than dead
Shock is all in your head
Your sex and your dope is all that were fed
So fuck all your protests and put them to bed
God is on the T.V.
Rock! Lalalalala [Repeat x4]
Rock is deader than dead
Shock is all in your head
Your sex and your dope is all that were fed
So fuck all your protests and put them to bed [Repeat x2]
In Marilyn Manson's song "Rock Is Dead," the artist critiques the current state of rock music and how it has become a hollow and commercialized industry. The opening lines describe society as "simple monkeys with alien babies," indicating that people are heavily influenced by consumer culture and are losing their individuality. The use of amphetamines for boys and crucifixes for ladies highlights the destructive nature of this world, with people using drugs and religion respectively to cope with their existence. Manson also suggests that the music industry is "sampled and soulless," with artists more concerned with making money and getting famous than creating authentic and meaningful music. The line "you sell all the living for more safer dead" could be interpreted as a commentary on how rock music has lost its rebellious spirit and has become safer and more mainstream.
The chorus "Rock is deader than dead, shock is all in your head, your sex and your dope is all that were fed, so fuck all your protests and put them to bed" emphasizes Manson's assertion that rock music has lost its power to shock and provoke change. He dismisses the idea of protest as ineffective and instead urges people to embrace their hedonistic impulses. The line "god is on the T.V." shows how religion has become a commodity and is used as a tool for manipulation rather than as a source of spiritual fulfillment. The repeated refrain "anything to belong" suggests that people will do whatever it takes to fit in and be accepted, even if that means sacrificing their individuality and integrity.
Overall, "Rock Is Dead" can be interpreted as a scathing critique of the music industry and society as a whole. It highlights the destructive nature of consumer culture and how it has robbed people of their individuality and creative potential. Manson urges listeners to resist the temptation to conform and instead embrace their unique perspectives, even if it means being ostracized by society.
Line by Line Meaning
All simple monkeys with alien babies
Everyone is just blindly following whatever is new and trendy.
Amphetamines for boys
Drugs are being used as a way to cope with life's pressures.
And crucifixes for ladies
Religion is being used to provide a sense of comfort and stability.
Sampled and soulless
Music has lost its authenticity and heart.
Worldwide and real webbed
The internet has facilitated the spread of these trends and ideas globally.
You sell all the living
Society values the superficial and materialistic over the authentic and meaningful.
For more safer dead
People are sacrificing their true selves and their passions in order to fit into this safe, trend-following mold.
Anything to belong [Repeat x2]
People are willing to compromise their values and integrity to be accepted by others.
Rock is deader than dead
The rock genre has lost its power and influence.
Shock is all in your head
The shock value of music and entertainment is now internalized and no longer has a meaningful impact.
Your sex and your dope is all that were fed
Society's fixation on sex and drugs has become the focus of modern music and culture.
So fuck all your protests and put them to bed
Attempts to challenge the status quo are dismissed and ignored.
God is on the T.V.
Religion has become commercialized and broadcast like any other form of entertainment.
Rock! Lalalalala [Repeat x4]
The song is a call to arms for fans of rock music to reclaim its power and influence.
A thousand mothers are praying for it
Many people are hoping for a return to the authentic and meaningful music of the past.
We're so full of hope
Despite the current state of music and culture, there is still a sense of optimism that things can change.
And so full of shit
However, there is also an awareness that society's values and priorities are currently misguided.
Build a new god to medicate and to ape
A new form of music or entertainment that can inspire and uplift is needed to replace the current trends.
Sell us ersatz dressed up and real fake
However, the industry will likely try to continue selling the same inauthentic and superficial products in new packaging.
Rock is deader than dead
Once again emphasizing the lost influence and power of rock music.
Shock is all in your head
The shock value that once made rock music powerful has been dulled and rendered meaningless.
Your sex and your dope is all that were fed
Rock music, like much of modern culture, is now focused solely on sex and drugs.
So fuck all your protests and put them to bed [Repeat x2]
Once again, dismissing attempts to challenge the status quo and insisting that things will continue as they are.
God is on the T.V.
Once again emphasizing the commercialization and trivialization of religion.
Rock! Lalalalala [Repeat x4]
The rallying cry for fans of rock music to reclaim its power and influence is repeated at the end of the song.
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@LoganFlores
One of the greatest action movies of all time! Also this song is awesome
@talonthehedgehog3274
I know, right? This is one of the greatest songs of this soundtrack, alongside Clubbed to Death. Also, this is kind of an action flick, but it's actually Sci-fi and Thriller.
@Revolution1143
Action movie? Much more than that bro.
@kuddenchristo
Do you guys realize that "Terminator 2" is also a combination of science fiction, thriller and action, and that it's also frequently referred to as one of the best action movies ever?
@darrenfreyauthor
Marilyn Manson doesn't make music like this anymore! This album was so good! It was from a much better time in my life.
@choipichiim
Five seconds in and I'm already loving that riff.
@Knuffelhase93
That is exactly what I thought too ^^
@INeverWanted2010
John 5 is incredibly talented
@voidedisolation
such a 90's time capsule of groundbreaking sci fi, nu metal and industrial. A better time for music and life
@alejandromaringutierrez7323
One of the best songs of all times!