Man That You Fear
Marilyn Manson
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The ants are in the sugar The muscles atrophied We're on the other side, the screen is us and we're t.v. Spread me open, Sticking to my pointy ribs Are all your infants in abortion cribs I was born into this Everything turns to shit The boy that you loved is the man that you fear Pray until your number, Asleep from all your pain, Your apple has been rotting Tomorrow's turned up dead I have it all and I have no choice but to I'll make everyone pay and you will see You can kill yourself now Because you're dead In my mind The boy that you loved is the monster you fear Peel off all those eyes and crawl into the dark, You've poisoned all of your children to camouflage your scars Pray unto the splinters, pray unto your fear Pray your life was just a dream The cut that never heals Pray now baby, pray your life was just a dream (I am so tangled in my sins that I cannot escape) Pinch the head off, collapse me like a weed Someone had to go this far I was born into this Everything turns to shit The boy that you loved is the man that you fear Peel off all those eyes and crawl into the dark, You've poisoned all of your children to camouflage your scars Pray unto the splinters, pray unto your fear Pray your life was just a dream The cut that never heals Pray now baby, pray your life was just a dream The world in my hands, there's no one left to hear you scream There's no one left for you
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Written by: BRIAN HUGH WARNER, JEORDIE WHITE, SCOTT MITCHELL PUTESKY, STEPHEN GREGORY BIER JR.
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15 facts about this song
Album Layout"Man That You Fear" is the fifteenth and final track from Marilyn Manson's second studio album, "Antichrist Superstar," released in 1996.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song is infused with religious symbolism and tells a chilling tale of the protagonist's final day. Marilyn Manson played the doomed character himself.
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Song Lyric MeaningThe song illustrates intense feelings of isolation, despair, and fear. Its lyrics were inspired by Manson's troubled childhood and his sense of being an outcast.
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Song TitleThe song title hints at Marilyn Manson's public persona. He is infamous for sparking controversy with his thought-provoking and shock-inducing image and music.
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Collaborative EffortTrent Reznor from "Nine Inch Nails" played a significant role in producing "Man That You Fear," alongside Manson.
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Dedicated Track"Man That You Fear" is dedicated to a 15-year-old boy named John D., who committed suicide while listening to another Manson song called "Misery Machine."
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Tapping Into FearManson uses this song to tap into societal fears about fringe cultures. He crafted a thought-provoking critique of society, which is a recurring theme in his albums.
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Apocalyptic ThemesThe song embodies the overarching apocalypse-themed narrative of the "Antichrist Superstar" album. It uses biblical allegories to fit into the album’s storyline of a risen superstar.
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Unusual Song Ending"Man That You Fear" ends with a series of spoken numbers, which is Manson counting down his age from 29 (his age when the album was released) to 0.
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Birth DetailsThe spoken part at the very end of the track is Marilyn Manson's birth details – name, date, time, and place of birth – read backwards.
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Cover VersionsThe artist "Cursed Altar" has covered “Man That You Fear” in the album "Tribute to Marilyn Manson". A few other independent artists have also recreated their own versions of the song.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a hit single, the song has a devout following and is frequently played during Marilyn Manson's live performances.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the controversy surrounding Manson, critics frequently consider "Man That You Fear" as some of his most mature and sophisticated work.
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RecognitionThe track is often cited by fans as one of Manson's greatest pieces of work and is seen as an anthem for misunderstood youth.
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Lack of Radio AirplayContrary to some of Manson's more popular songs which gained radio airplay, "Man That You Fear" was never officially released as a single.
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