Disposable Teens

Marilyn Manson

About Disposable Teens

"Disposable Teens" is a song by American industrial metal band Marilyn Manson. It was released on November 7, 2000 as the lead single from their fourth full-length studio album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) (2000). It was released in two standalone physical formats. The first, titled "Disposable Teens Pt. 1," was released on November 6, 2000 in the UK. It features Manson's cover of John Lennon's "Working Class Hero". The second, titled "Disposable Teens Pt. 2," followed on November 14, 2000 and features a cover of The Doors' "Five to One". "Disposable Teens Pt. 2" was also released as a 12" picture disc vinyl LP. It is considered a teenage anthem of sorts, echoing what Manson see as teenagers who act violently in retaliation against parental and social authority. The chorus borrows lyrically from The Beatles' song, "Revolution." The song also paraphrases George Orwell's book 1984, the original line being "You're only a rebel from the waist down'. Here, it has been given new meaning as a pop culture reference to Elvis Presley's infamous swiveling hips, satirizing the assertion that they, and by extension rock 'n' roll, had caused the "decline of Western Civilization" and given rise to 'disposable teens'. 


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2004
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And I'm a black rainbow
And I'm an ape of god
I got a face that's made for violence upon
And I'm a teen distortion
Survived abortion
A rebel from the waist down

Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah

I wanna thank you mom
I wanna thank you dad
For bringing this fucking world
To a bitter end
I never really hated the one true god
But the god of the people I hated

You said you wanted evolution
The ape was a great big hit
You said you wanted revolution, man
And I say that you're full of shit

We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable
You said you wanted evolution
The ape with the great big hit
You said you wanted revolution, man
And I say that you're full of shit

Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah

The more that you fear us the bigger we get
The more that you fear us the bigger we get
And don't be suprised, don't be suprised
Don't be suprised when we destroy all of it

Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah

You said you wanted evolution
The ape was a great big hit
You said you wanted revolution, man
And I say that you're full of shit
Yeah yeah yeah
You said you wanted evolution
The ape was a great big hit
You said you wanted revolution, man
And I say that you're full of shit
Yeah yeah yeah

We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable teens
We're disposable

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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: JOHN LOWERY, BRIAN WARNER, JEORDIE WHITE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Name
"Disposable Teens" is a track from Marilyn Manson's fourth studio album "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)".
Song Release
The song was released as the lead single from the album in the year 2000.
Musical Style
This track is recognized as Industrial Metal. The song's sound is aggressive and fierce, with particularly strong guitar and drum sections.
Chart Performance
"Disposable Teens" peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also reached number 12 on the UK singles chart.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics are considered a commentary on the disillusionment and rebelliousness of adolescence. Manson often explored themes related to societal standards, teenage angst and rebellion.
Music Video
The music video directed by Samuel Bayer, portrays Manson in three distinct personas – an effeminate Pope figure, a rebellious adolescent, and a figure dressed similar to John F. Kennedy's assassin Lee Harvey Oswald.
Song Inspirations
Manson has stated that he derived inspiration for "Disposable Teens" from Beatles’ controversial song, "Revolution". It's also considered a sonic nod to his own earlier hit, "The Beautiful People".
Live Performance
The song has been a staple at Marilyn Manson's live concerts since its release.
Lyric Interpretation
Some interpretations suggest the lyrics are from the perspective of a disaffected youth, who feels angry, alienated, and disposable in society.
Award Nominations
"Disposable Teens" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2001, further cementing Marilyn Manson's status in the music industry.

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