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)
TV TV
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Made our lives this simple stain
Drove the children from their chores
Handcrafted housewives into whores
Society snake it ate our brains
Injected poison in our veins
T.V. minds hip swing grinds
Black sun came and changed our name
Made our lives this simple stain
Intravenous T.V. feeds
Bedroom violence all he sees
Ride the lightning to the sky
Stab the clouds and watch them cry
Black sun came and changed our name
Made our lives this simple stain
All we do is smite
For what we think is right
Sound of mind bereft of sight
Denial taking human life
Clouds go by children run
Gulls do nosedives in the sun
Water falling from a spout
Into wanting thirsty mouths
Black sun came and changed out name
Made our lives this simple stain
Made our lives this simple stain
Made our lives this simple stain
All we do is smite
For what we think is right
Sound of mind bereft of sight
Denial taking human life
All we do is smite
For what we think is right
Sound of mind bereft of sight
Endless blinding cathode light
The lyrics to Marilyn Manson's song "TV TV" address the corrupting influence of television on society. The "Black Sun" represents the rise of technology and mass media that has changed people's lives, turning them into mindless consumers who are easily manipulated by the media. The first stanza reveals how this revolution has affected women who were once dedicated homemakers that now feel the pressure to perform sexually for male attention. The following stanza speaks of how the media industry infiltrates our thoughts and emotions, leaving us blinded to the reality and consequences of our actions. The next stanza addresses how the youth is affected by the media and specifically the constant exposure of violence in the media. The chorus then repeats reflectively, as if acknowledging the helplessness of individuals to change their circumstances.
The fourth stanza offers a glimpse of hope, showing the natural beauty of the world in which we live, and the possibility of joy through shared experiences. The same Black Sun that brought the negative side-effects of mass media could be seen through in pursuit of greater knowledge and liberation. However, the chorus is repeated once more, reminding us of the difficulty to overcome the pervasive influence of the media, as well as the tendency of humans to act on their own beliefs without thinking of the bigger picture.
Line by Line Meaning
Black Sun came and changed our name
A metaphorical description of how society has been transformed from its former glory to an unrecognizable state by an ominous force.
Made our lives this simple stain
A comparison of the new, dull routines of people to a simple, indelible mark on a cloth.
Drove the children from their chores
Children have been denied their childhood and forced into adult responsibilities by the changed society.
Handcrafted housewives into whores
The previously honored and respected role of a housewife has been reduced to that of a prostitute.
Society snake it ate our brains
A metaphorical imagery depicting how the society has infested our minds and poisoned our thoughts.
Injected poison in our veins
Another metaphorical expression of the corrosive and damaging effect that society has on its citizens.
T.V. minds hip swing grinds
People's minds are almost completely consumed by television with its repetitive, hypnotizing content.
Faces cracked and filled with lines
The physical manifestation of how the citizens have been worn down by the harsh conditions of their new lives.
Intravenous T.V. feeds
The constant input of television content that people are subjected to is compared to intravenous feeding.
Bedroom violence all he sees
The rise of domestic violence in peoples' homes has become a common occurrence and is visible through the media people consume.
Ride the lightning to the sky
The desperation for change and better lives of the people is compared here to the ride of lightning to the sky that offers hope and a new beginning.
Stab the clouds and watch them cry
The people are determined to fight against the oppressive force that has caused them so much pain and suffering.
All we do is smite
The only actions left for people are to fight and lash out against the society that has wronged them.
For what we think is right
People believe that they are fighting a just cause and hold firm to their beliefs despite the opposition they face.
Sound of mind bereft of sight
People are blinded by their sense of righteousness and unable to see the true nature of their actions.
Denial taking human life
The denial of reality and the brutal truth of their situation is leading people to their demise.
Clouds go by children run
The world keeps moving and children continue to play even amidst the changes and chaos of society.
Gulls do nosedives in the sun
The beauty of nature is still present, but it is overshadowed by the darkness of society.
Water falling from a spout
The basic necessity of life, water, is still present and needed even in the bleakness of society.
Into wanting thirsty mouths
People yearn for something to quench their thirst for hope and a better life.
Endless blinding cathode light
Television and its endless flow of meaningless content and propaganda have blinded people to the truth and the real problems in their society.
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on The Speed of Pain
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on HALF-WAY & ONE STEP FORWARD
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on I Want to Disappear
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on Posthuman
This song reminds me of the Mike Teavee Oompa Loompa song from the 2005 Willy Wonka movie, which is funny since Johnny Depp is friends with Marilyn Manson.
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on Tattooed In Reverse
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on Long Hard Road Out of Hell
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