The Nobodies

Marilyn Manson

About The Nobodies

"The Nobodies" is a song by American industrial rock band Marilyn Manson. It is the third and final single from their fourth studio album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), released in 2000. The song addresses Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. The song's title is from a quote by John Lennon's murderer, Mark David Chapman, who once lamented that he "felt like a nobody."As early as February 10, 2001, Manson had made indications that the song would be chosen as the album's third single. The third single was released in physical format, on September 3, 2001, in the UK and, on October 6, 2001, in the US. A remixed version of the song would later appear in the 2001 Johnny Depp film From Hell. Also, despite its usage of harsh vocals, the band has performed an acoustic version of the song. In 2016 both the Holy Wood original and 2005 Against All Gods Mix versions of the song were used by TNA professional wrestling stable Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, and Rosemary), the original version as arena entrance music and the Against All Gods Mix for taped music video vignettes. 


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Today I am dirty
I want to be pretty
Tomorrow I'll know that I'm just dirt

Today I am dirty
I want to be pretty
Tomorrow I'll know that I'm just dirt

Feel the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead
We know just who we are

Feel the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead
We know just who we are

Yesterday I was dirty
Wanted to be pretty
I know now that I'm forever dirt

Yesterday I was dirty
Wanted to be pretty
I know now that I'm forever dirt

Feel the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead
We know just who we are

Feel the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead
We know just who we are

Some children died the other day
We fed machines and then we prayed
Puked up and down in morbid faith
You should have seen the ratings that day

Some children died the other day
We fed machines and then we prayed
Puked up and down in morbid faith
You should have seen the ratings that day

Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na

Feel the nobodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
Wanna be somebodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
We're dead (Na, na, na, na, na)
We know just who we are (Na, na, na, na, na)

Feel the nobodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
Wanna be somebodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
We're dead
We know just who we are

Feel the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead
We know just who we are

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Marilyn Manson

Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician and former music journalist known for his controversial stage persona and image as the lead singer of the eponymous band Marilyn Manson. His stage name was formed from juxtaposing the names of two American cultural icons, namely actress Marilyn Monroe and multiple murder convict Charles Manson as a critical and, simultaneously, laudatory appraisal of America and its peculiar culture. The seemingly outrageous visual and vocal styles he employs, his unique interpretations of familiar songs and the controversy surrounding his lyrics and imagery have led to his very pronounced public appeal. more »

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8 facts about this song

ALBUM
"The Nobodies" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It is the third and final single from their fourth studio album, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)".
INSPIRATION
The song was inspired by the infamous incident that took place in Columbine High School in 1999, where two students opened fire and killed 13 people before taking their own lives. Marilyn Manson has stated that the song is about the 'nobodies' in society who desperately want fame or attention.
CENSORSHIP
Marilyn Manson was inaccurately blamed for influencing the shooters at Columbine High School. Due to this controversy, "The Nobodies" faced significant radio censorship and the band's music was banned from several outlets.
VERSIONS
Two versions of "The Nobodies" exist. The original does not feature any percussive elements until the beginning of the first refrain. The second version, known as the "Against All Gods Remix", was used in the closing credits of the 2005 film "House of Wax".
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song peaked at number 20 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at number 26 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States. It became a top 10 hit in several European countries, including Finland, Norway, and the band's native, the United Kingdom.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "The Nobodies" was directed by Paul Fedor, who previously directed the video for their cover of "Tainted Love". The video features scenes of a boy being bullied at school along with disturbing images of the band performing.
BAND MEMBERS' PERSPECTIVE
Manson himself referred to "The Nobodies" as the band's statement song about the event, conveying their perspective that society itself should share in the blame for creating an environment that could produce such a tragedy.
RELEVANCE
Over two decades later, the song continues to be relevant as it regularly appears in the band's live performances and often attributed to societal concerns associated with fame, media, and alienation.

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