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 Tourniquet Prosthetic
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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And things that cannot speak
She comes on like a crippled plaything
Her spine is just a string
I wrapped our love in all this foil
Silver tight like spider legs
I never wanted it to ever spoil
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
Prosthetic synthesis and butterfly
Sealed up with virgin stitch
If it hurts baby please tell me
Preserve the innocence
I never wanted it to end like this
But flies will lay their eggs
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
What I wanted, what I needed
What I got for me
What I wanted, what I needed
What I got for me
Take your hatred out on me
Make your victim my head
You never ever believed in me
I am your tourniquet
Take your, take your
Get up out of me
I'm not proud with me
I never ever believed in me
The lyrics of "Tourniquet" convey themes of obsession, control, and the preservation of innocence. The opening lines describe a twisted, puppet-like figure made of hair, bone, and teeth, emphasizing a sense of artificiality and manipulation. The singer then describes their own attempts to preserve their love, likening it to wrapping it in silver foil. However, they acknowledge that no matter how tightly they try to hold onto something, it will inevitably decay and attract unwanted attention, like flies laying eggs.
The second verse alludes to medical procedures and the idea of constructing something artificial and perfect. The singer asks their partner to speak up if it hurts, suggesting they are in control and possibly hurting them. They then express their desire for innocence to be preserved, suggesting that they may be attempting to protect someone or something from the harsh reality of the world.
The chorus is a plea for the singer's partner to take out their anger and hatred on them, becoming metaphorically tied up in the singer's "tourniquet." The final line, "I never ever believed in me," suggests a lack of self-worth or confidence, and possibly an unhealthy dependence on their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
She's made of hair and bone and little teeth
She is comprised of only the most basic and essential components of a human body
And things that cannot speak
In addition to her physical makeup, she also possesses unspoken attributes that are impossible to describe
She comes on like a crippled plaything
Her demeanor and behavior are that of a helpless toy that cannot function properly without an owner
Her spine is just a string
Her backbone, which represents her strength and inner resilience, is weak and easily broken
I wrapped our love in all this foil
I preserved our affection and devotion in a protected and enclosed manner
Silver tight like spider legs
The wrapping of our love is cold and calculating, like the movements of a spider
I never wanted it to ever spoil
I hoped that our love would remain untainted and pure
But flies will always lay their eggs
However, inevitable destruction and contamination will occur from outside influences
Take your hatred out on me
Use me as a vessel for your anger and animosity towards others
Make your victim my head
Redirect your aggression towards me and hold me responsible for the actions of those who wronged you
You never ever believed in me
You never truly trusted or had faith in me
I am your tourniquet
I am the only thing that can stop the bleeding and alleviate the pain caused by your hatred and violence
Prosthetic synthesis and butterfly
A combination of man-made and natural elements that represent beauty and fragility
Sealed up with virgin stitch
Held together with new and pure sutures, emphasizing the delicate nature of the subject
If it hurts baby please tell me
If I am causing you pain or discomfort, please communicate with me so that I can adjust my behavior
Preserve the innocence
Protect the purity and naivete of the subject, regardless of outside influences
I never wanted it to end like this
I did not anticipate that our relationship would reach such a destructive and harmful state
Take your hatred out on me
Target me as the object of your vengeance and anger
Make your victim my head
Blame me and hold me responsible for the actions of others
You never ever believed in me
You never had faith or trust in me, despite my unwavering devotion
I am your tourniquet
I am the only source of relief from the pain caused by your hatred
What I wanted, what I needed
My personal desires and necessities
What I got for me
The satisfaction and fulfillment of my own needs and wants
Take your hatred out on me
Use me as a tool to vent your anger and aggression
Make your victim my head
Hold me responsible for the actions of others, even if they are not my own
You never ever believed in me
You never fully trusted or had faith in me, despite my unwavering love and dedication
I am your tourniquet
I am the only thing that can stop the flow of pain and anger within you
Take your, take your
Remove yourself from my life
Get up out of me
Separate yourself from the relationship that we share
I'm not proud with me
I am not satisfied with the person that I have become as a result of our relationship
I never ever believed in me
I never trusted or had confidence in myself, despite my love and devotion for you
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SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth
I woke up today and wished for tomorrow, I don't wanna be like anyone else!
DrJKintobor
on The Speed of Pain
This song reminds me of Shadow the Hedgehog falling to Earth. The lyrics "I hope we die holding hands, always" refers to him and Maria.
DrJKintobor
on Spade
This is the saddest song on the album.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Cyclops
Correction, this song makes me think of the dark night.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on HALF-WAY & ONE STEP FORWARD
This song is so dark, it makes me think of Endora from Sabrina Online: Skunk's Day Out.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on I Want to Disappear
This is Zaphod Beeblebrox's theme from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
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.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Tattooed In Reverse
This song gives me Blitzo from Helluva Boss vibes.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Long Hard Road Out of Hell
This song reminds me of Shadow the Hedgehog.
DrJKintobor
on Killing Strangers
Me when my dog is killed by Russian gangsters.