Marilyn Manson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marilyn Manson.

Marilyn Manson, born as Brian Hugh Warner on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, is a highly controversial American musician and artist. He is renowned for his provocative and dark persona, blending elements of shock rock, industrial metal, and glam rock into his music. His stage name combines the names of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe and notorious cult leader Charles Manson, symbolizing the merging of fame, beauty, and evil in modern society.

As the lead vocalist and founder of the eponymous band, Marilyn Manson gained significant recognition in the early 1990s. With albums like "Antichrist Superstar" (1996) and "Mechanical Animals" (1998), he became a central figure in the 1990s alternative metal scene, shocking audiences with his explicit lyrics, grotesque imagery, and unique stage performances. Manson's music often explores themes of sexuality, religion, and societal critique.

Beyond his musical endeavors, Manson has also dabbled in acting, making appearances in films like "Jawbreaker" (1999), "Party Monster" (2003), and "Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll" (2008). Over the years, his controversial image has attracted both fierce criticism and a dedicated cult following, making him a highly influential figure in popular culture.

Marilyn Manson's impact extends far beyond music as he continues to challenge social norms and push boundaries through his unconventional artistic expressions.

Parents and legislators love to blame people like us for cor

Parents and legislators love to blame people like us for corrupting the youth of this country, but the kids were corrupted long before we ever got to them.

If what you do is being threatened as a profession, that cou

If what you do is being threatened as a profession, that could be scary. But that's the same reason why I walked out on stage many times after receiving death threats. I couldn't live without doing what I wanted to do. So at the same time I have to be willing to die for it.

Death

When I finish a picture I don't show it to anyone if I feel

When I finish a picture I don't show it to anyone if I feel it's not good enough yet. I've learnt to listen to my partners and my friends. For me it's the biggest success if they like it.

Success

The time that people aren't expecting what's going to happen

The time that people aren't expecting what's going to happen, I find that's the best time to really cause the damage that needs to be done.

Best

I am drawn to women who are independent and creative, which

I am drawn to women who are independent and creative, which is problematic because it's a struggle, a competition of careers. There's jealousy.

Jealousy

The advantage of the internet is that it has taken away the

The advantage of the internet is that it has taken away the charade of politics. China has heard of democracy and people know about certain concepts they wouldn't have previously.

Politics

There's no reason to change what you are, but if you're not

There's no reason to change what you are, but if you're not being you, then you need to acknowledge that.

Change

I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become mor

I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become more adult, more responsible. I began not to like myself, not like what I do. I lost my identity. Everything began collapsing around me.

Change

Marriage changes everything.

Marriage changes everything.

Marriage

I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world.

I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world. And I refuse to forced to believe in other people's interpretations of God. I don't think anybody should be. No one person can own the copyright to what God means.

Art

Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that yo

Growing up going to Christian school and the concept that you're born a sinner and you don't really have a choice to change who you are has been hammered into my head and created the entire reason why I made art and made a band and made records called 'Antichrist Superstar.'

Art

I decided to make music again at a time when I couldn't have

I decided to make music again at a time when I couldn't have had more obstacles.

Music

We live in a society of victimization, where people are much

We live in a society of victimization, where people are much more comfortable being victimized than actually standing up for themselves.

Society

My dad loves what I do and I support my parents financially

My dad loves what I do and I support my parents financially because they didn't have a job that gave them a pension.

Dad

Music is the strongest form of magic.

Music is the strongest form of magic.

Music

As a kid I had buck teeth and braces and acne. I hated what

As a kid I had buck teeth and braces and acne. I hated what I saw. I'm still not comfortable, but that's why I change and adapt the way I look.

Change

When you're taught to love everyone, to love your enemies, t

When you're taught to love everyone, to love your enemies, then what value does that place on love?

Love

I can't satisfy myself with just trying to tie all of my ima

I can't satisfy myself with just trying to tie all of my imagination into music, especially when music is not appreciated as an art form as much as it used to be.

Art

When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams wil

When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed.

Dreams

What I know is my music gets blamed for school shootings.

What I know is my music gets blamed for school shootings.

Music