Released as a single from Marilyn Manson's 1996 album Mechanical Animals, 'I Only Want To Be With You' stands as a defining track of the industrial rock genre. The song features the band's signature blend of distorted guitars, heavy bass, and Manson's theatrical vocal delivery, creating an intense atmosphere that characterizes the late 90s alternative scene. While the track does not appear on the standard album tracklist, it remains a staple of the band's live performances and has been widely reissued on various compilations. Its aggressive sound and thematic focus on raw emotion solidified Manson's status as a pioneer of the nu-metal movement, influencing countless artists who followed in the subsequent years.