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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Manson_(band)
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)
You Spin Me Round
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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But I...Do want your private number baby
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your lovin' arms
I want some, want some
And I, I, I, I...got to have my way now baby
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your loving arms
Watch out here I come
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
I...don't wanna be your friend now baby
But I...wanna move it just a little bit closer
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your loving arms
Watch out here I come
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
All I know is that to me
You look like you're lots of fun
Open up your loving arms
Watch out here I come
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
You spin me right round, baby right round
Like a record, baby right round round round
The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's song "You Spin Me Right Round Baby" can be interpreted as a bold and provocative expression of sexual desire and attraction. The singer starts by stating that they are not interested in knowing the person's name, suggesting a purely physical and casual encounter. However, they express a desire to have the person's private number, indicating a deeper desire for intimacy and connection.
The repeated line "All I know is that to me, you look like you're lots of fun" emphasizes the singer's perception of the person as someone who is exciting and enjoyable to be with. They want to be embraced by the person, as indicated by the line "Open up your lovin' arms, I want some." This could be interpreted as a request for physical affection or emotional vulnerability.
The next verse reinforces the singer's determination to have their way, suggesting a strong sense of urgency and entitlement. The repetition of "I got to have my way now baby" hints at a power dynamic, where the singer wants to be in control and have their desires fulfilled.
The chorus, with its iconic line "You spin me right round, baby right round, like a record, baby right round round round," can be seen as a metaphor for the intense and mesmerizing effect the person has on the singer. The comparison to a spinning record conveys a sense of being captivated, entranced, and unable to resist their allure.
The second verse reaffirms the singer's desire for closeness, with the line "I wanna move it just a little bit closer." This suggests a desire to physically engage with the person, to bridge the gap between them and establish a more intimate connection.
Overall, "You Spin Me Right Round Baby" explores themes of sexual attraction, infatuation, and the desire for physical and emotional intimacy. It portrays a narrator who is driven by their desires and seeks to be swept away by the captivating presence of another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I...Don't wanna know your name
I have no interest in knowing your identity
But I...Do want your private number baby
However, I am interested in having your contact information
All I know is that to me
From my perspective
You look like you're lots of fun
You appear to be extremely enjoyable
Open up your lovin' arms
Embrace me with your affection
I want some, want some
I desire a portion of your love
I set my sights on you (And no one else will do)
I have fixed my attention solely on you, and no one else can compare
And I, I, I, I...got to have my way now baby
And I am determined to fulfill my desires immediately
Watch out here I come
Prepare yourself because I am approaching
You spin me right round, baby right round
You emotionally or mentally manipulate me, turning my world upside down
Like a record, baby right round round round
Similar to a spinning vinyl record, you spin me in circles
I...don't wanna be your friend now baby
I have no desire to become your friend
But I...wanna move it just a little bit closer
However, I do wish to get physically closer to you
You spin me right round, baby right round
You continuously manipulate or control me, creating a never-ending cycle
All I know is that to me
From my perspective
Open up your loving arms
Welcome me with affection
You spin me right round, baby right round
You persistently manipulate my emotions or thoughts, creating a whirlwind effect
Like a record, baby right round round round
Similar to a spinning vinyl record, you continuously rotate me
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