The Fight Song

Marilyn Manson

About The Fight Song

"The Fight Song" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson, released in 2001. It is the second single from their fourth full-length studio album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). It was released in two standalone physical formats. The first, titled "The Fight Song Pt.1", was released on January 29, 2001 in the US and on February 19, 2001 in the UK. "The Fight Song Pt.1" was also released as a 12" picture disc vinyl LP on February 19, 2001 in the UK. Both feature a remix by Joey Jordison of the nu metal band Slipknot. The second, titled "The Fight Song Pt.2", was released on February 2, 2001 in the US and on March 6, 2001 in the UK. The title is a pun on high school and college football team anthems known as fight songs as the song is partly a post-Columbine statement disparaging mainstream America's own glorification of violence among its youth; football is simultaneously one of the most violent sports and one of America's greatest obsessions. 


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2000
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Nothing suffocates you more than
The passing of everyday human events
Isolation is the oxygen mask you make
Your children breath into survive

But I'm not a slave to a god
That doesn't exist
And I'm not a slave to a world
That doesn't give a shit

And when we were good
You just closed your eyes
So when we are bad
We'll scar your minds

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

You'll never grow up to be a big-rock-star
Celebrated-victim-of-your-fame
They'll just cut our wrists like
Cheap coupons and say that death
Was on sale today

And when we were good
You just closed your eyes
So when we are bad
We'll scar your minds

But I'm not a slave to a god
That doesn't exist
And I'm not a slave to a world
That doesn't give a shit

The death of one is a tragedy
The death of one is a tragedy
The death of one is a tragedy
The death of millions is just a statistic

But I'm not a slave to a god
That doesn't exist
And I'm not a slave to a world
That doesn't give a shit
But I'm not a slave to a god
That doesn't exist
And I'm not a slave to a world
That doesn't give a shit

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Fight! Fight! Fight!

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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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Written by: BRIAN WARNER, JOHN LOWERY

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10 facts about this song

Album
"The Fight Song" is a song from Marilyn Manson's fourth studio album titled "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)" which was released in the year 2000.
Inspiration
The song, as with the rest of the album, was heavily influenced by the aftermath of the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, for which Manson himself was controversially held partially responsible by the media.
Genre
"The Fight Song" is categorized as Industrial Rock that blends elements of glam rock, heavy metal, and electropop.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some considered it as one of the highlights from the "Holy Wood" album, while others criticized its resemblance with previous Manson's works.
Chart Performance
In the United States, "The Fight Song" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it reached number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It was more successful in the UK, reaching number 24 on the UK singles chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song portrayed a football match, where Marilyn Manson and his band were playing against a team named "The Holy Wood Stars," where numerous celebrities were impersonated.
Live Performances
Marilyn Manson often performs "The Fight Song" during live appearances and concerts due to its energetic tempo and crowd-pleasing elements.
Misinterpretation
The line "I'm not a slave to a god that doesn't exist" was often misinterpreted, leading to criticism and controversy. However, Manson himself clarified that the song is more about the human instinct for competition and violence rather than a statement against religion.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several bands and artists, including The Vitamin String Quartet in their tribute to Marilyn Manson.
Official Remix
There is also an official remix of this song titled "The Fight Song (Slipknot Remix)" which was included in the single.

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