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)
The Devil Beneath My Feet
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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Want power to get higher
I'm not allowed, I'm not allowed
When you look up, what do you see?
Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me
Muthafucka lookin' down on me
'Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
I got the devil beneath my feet
Beneath my feet
Don't bring your black heart to bed
When I wake up you best be God
Or you'd better be dead
Don't bring your black heart to bed
When I wake up you best be God
Or you'd better be dead
You best be God
Or you'd better be dead
This what happens when you put an apple on yo head
You could laugh all day but you can't after darkness sway
Can't after darkness sway
Too many bills and not enough kills
I need a bug out, sold that big house
You'll never take me alive, never take me alive, you'll never fuckin' take me alive
It's betta to be blamed for Robbin' Peter
Than guilty for payin' Paul
It's betta to be blamed for Robbin' Peter
Than guilty for payin' Paul
Don't bring your black heart to bed
When I wake up you best be God
Or you'd better be dead
Don't bring your black heart to bed
When I wake up you best be God
Or you'd better be dead
You best be God
Or you'd better be dead
You best be God
Or you'd better be dead
Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me
A muthafucka lookin' down on me
Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me
A muthafucka lookin' down on me
Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me
A muthafucka lookin' down on me
'Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
'Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
'Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
The Devil Beneath My Feet by Marilyn Manson is a song that challenges religion and embraces the idea of having the devil as a companion. The opening lines of the song state, "Don't want your God and His higher power, want power to get higher. I'm not allowed, I'm not allowed," which suggests that the singer doesn't want the traditional idea of God and the rules that come with it. Instead, they want the power to get higher, possibly referencing drugs or another method of escape.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Least I know wherever I go, I got the devil beneath my feet," which suggests that the singer sees the devil as a more reliable companion than God. The mention of the devil is not necessarily meant to be taken literally; instead, it represents the idea of embracing one's dark side and not conforming to societal expectations. The phrase "Don't bring your black heart to bed, when I wake up you best be God or you'd better be dead" reinforces this, suggesting that the singer doesn't want negativity or hypocrisy around them.
Overall, The Devil Beneath My Feet is a song about rejecting traditional religion and embracing one's own darkness. Marilyn Manson has always been known for his controversial lyrics and imagery, and this song is no different. It's an anthem for those who feel alienated from mainstream religion and prefer to embrace their own darkness instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want your God and His higher power
I reject the notion of your God and the authority and influence that comes with such belief.
Want power to get higher
I seek power that brings me to greater heights and fulfillment, not restricted by religious dogma.
I'm not allowed, I'm not allowed
My desires and ambitions are not permitted by societal norms and conventions.
When you look up, what do you see?
The traditional notion of looking upward for salvation and guidance is questioned.
Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me
I refuse to submit to the judgment of others, especially those who claim moral superiority.
Muthafucka lookin' down on me
The previous line is reiterated, emphasizing the desire for autonomy and self-determination.
'Least I know wherever I go
I got the devil beneath my feet
Beneath my feet
Despite society's disapproval and condemnation, my internal strength and resilience are unwavering, symbolized by the devil metaphorically residing beneath my feet.
Don't bring your black heart to bed
When I wake up you best be God
Or you'd better be dead
I demand purity and faithfulness from those close to me, warning of dire consequences for those who betray or disappoint me.
You best be God
Or you'd better be dead
The previous line is reiterated, emphasizing the extreme importance of trust and loyalty in relationships.
This what happens when you put an apple on yo head
You could laugh all day but you can't after darkness sway
Can't after darkness sway
This nonsense-ish reference to William Tell is implying that while one might initially have a good laugh, reckoning comes after in the form of negative consequences such as shame, guilt, and fear.
Too many bills and not enough kills
I need a bug out, sold that big house
You'll never take me alive, never take me alive, you'll never fuckin' take me alive
The strain of life's burdens combined with lack of fulfillment and increasing danger have led to a desire for escape, as well as an unwillingness to be apprehended or controlled again.
It's betta to be blamed for Robbin' Peter
Than guilty for payin' Paul
I would rather endure judgment and blame for taking from the rich than be judged guilty for supporting an oppressive and corrupt system.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRIAN HUGH WARNER, TYLER LEE BATES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cashchristian5413
When I listen to this while walking down the street I feel kind powerful almost, such a dope song anyone else relate?
@sexybabe2846
+Chris Bowers agree ;)
@TheHotJupiter
Mate, It doesn't matter where you walk. You will have the devil beneath your feet...
@jamesboaz4787
+Sterling Archer not true. he could be right beside you lol
@SwiggleMcJiggle
Good, now I know I'm not the only one who feels like this. The drum beat alone makes me walk like a boss.
@carriewooldridge2634
I feel the same way
@space_dus7
One of my all time favorites from Manson.
Complete intellectual, existential nihilism.
@idaniaartemis9647
I've had the lyrics "when I wake up you best be gone or you better be dead" stuck in my head all day. I typed them into google and it led me here. #wearechaos
@VictorSanchez11
This song make my days, this artist made me know I can wake up from all the shit around me
@jesuschristsavesfromhellst4432
If you want peace follow and obey Jesus Christ