Dope Hat
Marilyn Manson
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I peek into the hole I struggle for control The children love the show but they fail to see the anguish in my eyes Fail to see the anguish in my eyes I scratch around the brim I let my mind give in The crowd begins to grin but they seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes Seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes it's no surprise Fail to see the tragic turn it into magic My big top tricks will always make you happy But we all know the hat is wearing me My bag is in the hat, it's filled with this and that My vision's getting fat, the rabbit's just a monkey in disguise Stars and pills and needles dance before our eyes They will bite the hand if it is slower than the quickness of their scrutinizing eyes Fail to see the tragic, turn it into magic My big top tricks will always make you happy But we all know the hat is wearing me Chicanery will always make you happy But we all know the hat is wearing me
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Written by: BRIAN WARNER, SCOTT MITCHELL PUTESKY, STEPHEN BIER
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"Dope Hat" is a song by Marilyn Manson from their debut studio album, "Portrait of an American Family" released in 1994.
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Song AuthorshipThe song was written by Marilyn Manson, Daisy Berkowitz, and Gidget Gein.
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Video InspirationThe music video for "Dope Hat" was influenced by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring the band riding in a boat through a tunnel of psychedelic images.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics contain references to drugs, a prevalent theme in Marilyn Manson's early music.
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Lineup Changes"Dope Hat" was recorded during a period of lineup changes within the band. Gidget Gein, the band's original bassist and co-writer of the song, had been fired due to his drug addiction.
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Live PerformancesIn many of the band's early concerts, Marilyn Manson would often perform "Dope Hat" while wearing a large Mad Hatter style top hat.
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Music Release"Dope Hat" was one of the three singles released from the album along with "Get Your Gunn" and "Lunchbox."
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Album RatingsDespite controversy surrounding its content, "Portrait of an American Family" managed to reach number 35 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.
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Remix Version"Dope Hat" has a remixed version called the 'Lunchbox/Dope Hat' remix, which appears in the band's EP, "Smells Like Children."
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Pop CultureIn 1995, a sample of the song’s intro was used in the movie "Fear," starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon.
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Recognition"Dope Hat" has been recognized as one of the band's most popular songs from their early career.
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VersatilityKnown for its versatility, Manson has performed this song with a range of ensembles, from the hardcore industrial sound of his early years to his more recent glam rock style.
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