Nobodies

Marilyn Manson

About Nobodies

"The Nobodies" is a song by American industrial rock band Marilyn Manson. It is the third and final single from their fourth studio album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), released in 2000. The song addresses Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. The song's title is from a quote by John Lennon's murderer, Mark David Chapman, who once lamented that he "felt like a nobody."As early as February 10, 2001, Manson had made indications that the song would be chosen as the album's third single. The third single was released in physical format, on September 3, 2001, in the UK and, on October 6, 2001, in the US. A remixed version of the song would later appear in the 2001 Johnny Depp film From Hell. Also, despite its usage of harsh vocals, the band has performed an acoustic version of the song. In 2016 both the Holy Wood original and 2005 Against All Gods Mix versions of the song were used by TNA professional wrestling stable Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, and Rosemary), the original version as arena entrance music and the Against All Gods Mix for taped music video vignettes. 


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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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Album Details
"Nobodies" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson, coming off their fourth full-length studio album, "Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)".
Release Year
The song was released as a single in 2001, a year after the album's initial release.
Inspiration
The lyrics of "Nobodies" were influenced by the Columbine High School massacre which occurred in 1999. The band received considerable backlash post the tragedy due to accusations that their music may have influenced the shooters.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2001, and its popularity continued to grow thanks to its inclusion in many film soundtracks.
Music Video
The music video for the song was co-directed by Manson and Paul Fedor. In the video, Manson appears as two characters: a pale-faced, black-haired persona and a bald, alien-like figure.
Song Meaning
"Nobodies" presents a commentary on the American media's obsession with sensationalism and their presentation of criminals as celebrities.
Film Soundtrack
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2001 film "From Hell", as well as the 2004 film "Resident Evil: Apocalypse". This exposure helped to popularize the song among wider audiences.
Rerecording
In 2017, Marilyn Manson re-recorded a version of "The Nobodies" for the 2017 film "New Mutants".
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising its gothic rock sound and potent commentary on societal issues.
Live Performances
"The Nobodies" remains a staple of Marilyn Manson's live shows and is often accompanied by powerful and provocative visuals.
Song Writing
Its lyrics were written by Marilyn Manson while the music was composed by band members Madonna Wayne Gacy and John 5.

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