Nobodies
Marilyn Manson, Jam & Spoon
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11 facts about this song
Album Details"Nobodies" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson, coming off their fourth full-length studio album, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)".
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Release YearThe song was released as a single in 2001, a year after the album's initial release.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Nobodies" were influenced by the Columbine High School massacre which occurred in 1999. The band received considerable backlash post the tragedy due to accusations that their music may have influenced the shooters.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2001, and its popularity continued to grow thanks to its inclusion in many film soundtracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was co-directed by Manson and Paul Fedor. In the video, Manson appears as two characters: a pale-faced, black-haired persona and a bald, alien-like figure.
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Song Meaning"Nobodies" presents a commentary on the American media's obsession with sensationalism and their presentation of criminals as celebrities.
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Film SoundtrackThe song was included in the soundtrack for the 2001 film "From Hell", as well as the 2004 film "Resident Evil: Apocalypse". This exposure helped to popularize the song among wider audiences.
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RerecordingIn 2017, Marilyn Manson re-recorded a version of "The Nobodies" for the 2017 film "New Mutants".
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising its gothic rock sound and potent commentary on societal issues.
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Live Performances"The Nobodies" remains a staple of Marilyn Manson's live shows and is often accompanied by powerful and provocative visuals.
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Song WritingIts lyrics were written by Marilyn Manson while the music was composed by band members Madonna Wayne Gacy and John 5.
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