The Devil Beneath My Feet
Marilyn Manson
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Don't want your God and His higher power Want power to get higher I'm not allowed, I'm not allowed When you look up, what do you see? Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me Muthafucka lookin' down on me 'Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet Beneath my feet Don't bring your black heart to bed When I wake up you best be God Or you'd better be dead Don't bring your black heart to bed When I wake up you best be God Or you'd better be dead You best be God Or you'd better be dead This what happens when you put an apple on yo head You could laugh all day but you can't after darkness sway Can't after darkness sway Too many bills and not enough kills I need a bug out, sold that big house You'll never take me alive, never take me alive, you'll never fuckin' take me alive It's betta to be blamed for Robbin' Peter Than guilty for payin' Paul It's betta to be blamed for Robbin' Peter Than guilty for payin' Paul Don't bring your black heart to bed When I wake up you best be God Or you'd better be dead Don't bring your black heart to bed When I wake up you best be God Or you'd better be dead You best be God Or you'd better be dead You best be God Or you'd better be dead Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me A muthafucka lookin' down on me Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me A muthafucka lookin' down on me Don't need a muthafucka lookin' down on me A muthafucka lookin' down on me 'Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet 'Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet 'Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet Least I know wherever I go I got the devil beneath my feet
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Written by: BRIAN HUGH WARNER, TYLER LEE BATES
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"The Devil Beneath My Feet" is a song from Marilyn Manson's ninth studio album, "The Pale Emperor," released in 2015.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Hugh Warner, and Twiggy Ramirez, whose real name is Jeordie White.
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ProducersMarilyn Manson co-produced "The Devil Beneath My Feet" with Tyler Bates and Gil Sharone.
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GenreThe song is typically classified under the genre of Alternative Metal.
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Musical styleThe song's musical style has been referred to as bluesy doom metal. It showcases a dark and heavy sound that Manson is so famously known for.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Devil Beneath My Feet" show a chilling reflection of Manson's past and his battle with societal demons. Manson sings: "Don't need a motherfucker looking down on me/ At least I know wherever I go/ I got the devil beneath my feet".
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Video Appearance"The Devil Beneath My Feet" was performed live by Manson in an episode of the final season of the Sons of Anarchy TV series.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the whole album, was mostly received positively by critics. The Rolling Stone magazine complimented the complete lack of compromise in Manson's lyrical approach in the song.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song itself did not rank on major music charts, the album "The Pale Emperor" debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200.
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Personal InterpretationMarilyn Manson stated in an interview with Rolling Stone that songs like "The Devil Beneath My Feet" signify the acknowledgment of his past and acceptance of his present, and the person he has become.
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