The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles
Marilyn Manson
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I don't know if I can open up I've been opened enough I don't know if I can open up I'm not a birthday present I'm aggressive regressive The past is over And passive scenes so pathetic I was fated, faithful, fatal I was fated, faithful, fatal I feel sole and alone like a heretic Ready to meet my maker I feel sole and alone like a heretic I'm ready to meet my maker Lazarus has got no dirt on me Lazarus has got no dirt on me And I'll rise every danger I'm the Mephistopheles of Los Angeles Of Los Angeles Don't know if I can open up I been opened too much Double cross glossed over in my pathos I was fated, faithful, fatal I was fated, faithful, fatal I feel sole and alone like a heretic Ready to meet my maker I feel sole and alone like a heretic I'm ready to meet my maker Lazarus has got no dirt on me Lazarus has got no dirt on me And I'll rise every danger I'm the Mephistopheles of Los Angeles Of Los Angeles I was fated, faithful, fatal I was fated, faithful, fatal I feel sole and alone like a heretic And I'm ready to meet my maker I feel sole and alone like a heretic And I'm ready to meet my maker I feel sole and alone like a heretic I'm ready to meet my maker I feel sole and alone like a heretic I'm ready to meet my maker Lazarus has got no dirt on me Lazarus has got no dirt on me And I'll rise every danger I'm the Mephistopheles of Los Angeles Of Los Angeles I'm the Mephistopheles of Los Angeles
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Written by: BRIAN HUGH WARNER, TYLER LEE BATES
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8 facts about this song
Album Features"The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" is the second track on Marilyn Manson's ninth studio album named "The Pale Emperor."
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song takes its name from the demon of folkloric German origins named Mephistopheles, often associated with the Faust legend of a man selling his soul to the devil. This suggests that the song deals with themes of struggle and self-doubt, mirroring Marilyn Manson's personal struggles.
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Song BackgroundNotably, this song was co-written with the film composer Tyler Bates, who is also known for working on the music for blockbuster Marvel movies like "Guardians of the Galaxy."
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Music and StyleThe style of "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" presents a departure from Manson's earlier, more aggressive music. It represents a shift towards blues-inspired hard rock, with co-producer Bates contributing significantly to this change in direction.
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Song ReceptionCritics praised the song for its personal lyrics and hard-hitting rock sound upon the album's release in 2015.
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Song MeaningIn interviews, Manson has expressed that "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" is about feeling frustrated and manipulated, a reflection of the state of his career and personal life at the time of writing.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" was directed by renowned Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf. In the video, there are abstract scenes featuring Manson interrupted by moments of violent reality, maintaining the song's disturbing, introspective tone.
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Live Performances"The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" has become a staple of Marilyn Manson's live performances, often played as an encore.
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