Marilyn Manson’s As Sick As The Secrets Within Unveils Mysteries Of Human Shadows
In a world where darkness lurks beneath the surface, Marilyn Manson’s latest single, “As Sick As The Secrets Within,” speaks the depth of the human psyche.
As Sick As The Secrets Within is a 2024 single track by the American rock band Marilyn Manson.
The band released the 5-minute 35-second song via Nuclear Blast, after 4 years, which marked the lead’s return to music.
Brian Warner, aka Marilyn Manson, the lead of the band coincidently shares the same name as the band.
The track is characterized by its fusion of glam gothic, and industrial metal, showcasing the lead’s signature style.
Further, the song delves into the haunting nature exploring the inner turmoil, addiction and haunting nature of personal secrets.
Marilyn Manson Explores The Haunting Secrets Of Human Psyche And Inner Turmoil
Marilyn Manson released the song on August 2, 2024, which garnered million views in just a few days.
The band’s lead singer alongside Tyler Bates produced the single after 4 years, and fans seem to love it.
They published it as a digital download, accompanied by a music video directed by Bull Yukich.
Alongside iconic production and direction crew, the music and lyrics also sound interesting as it explore deep into the human inner secrets.
The lyrics of As Sick As The Secrets Within are a reminder of how hidden truths can corrupt an individual.
The strong and gothic images used throughout the song paint a vivid picture of decay and desperation.
In verse 2 of the track, Brian Hugh Warner wrote:
It’s not so evil as much as it’s hungry
I see these bodies and the bones picked clean
I built this cage we’ve been trapped in together
Can’t remember where I hid the keys
These lines evoke a sense of entrapment and the struggle to escape from one’s demons, reflecting own psychological battle.
Besides, As Sick As The Secrets Within mainly revolves around the destructive power one’s inner demos harness.
Manson’s song speaks the idea that secrets can lead to a profound sense of hunger and emptiness.
Further, the singer metaphorically conveyed a message of self-trap for the rest of their life by one’s idea and interpretation.
Moreover, he added a touch on addiction, illustrating how a simple need to cope can destroy the basic understanding.
Marilyn Manson’s line “Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me“ hints at a desire for escapism.
This duality conveys strong, yet complex entanglement of one’s darker self with the pursuit of peace from it.
Additional Information
- The Marilyn Manson was named after actress Marilyn Monroe and cult criminal leader Charles Manson.
- Brian Hugh is the only constant member of Marilyn Manson since 1989.
- Besides music, Brian has over 78 acting credits and over 11 directorial credits.