My Monkey
Marilyn Manson · My Monkey [2012]
I sent him to the country and I fed him on gingerbread
along came a choo-choo, knocked my monkey coo-coo
and now my monkey's dead
at least he looks that way
but then again don't we all
what I make is what I am, I can't be forever
I had a little monkey
I sent him to the country and I fed him on gingerbread
along came a choo-choo and knocked my monkey coo-coo
and now my monkey's dead
poor little monkey
make you...break you...make you...break you...lookout
what I make is what I am, I can't live forever
we are our own wicked gods
with little g's and big dicks
sadistic and constantly inflicting a slow demise
I had a little monkey and I sent him to the country
and I fed him on gingerbread
along came a choo-choo and knocked my monkey coo-coo
and now my monkey's dead
the primate's scream of consonance is a reflection
of his own mind's dissonance
About My Monkey
"My Monkey" serves as a pivotal track on Marilyn Manson's 2012 album of the same name, marking a significant shift in his musical direction toward a more melodic and pop-inflected sound. Released during a period where the artist sought to broaden his audience beyond his established industrial and alternative metal roots, the song exemplifies his ability to blend aggressive performance with catchy, radio-friendly structures. The recording features Manson's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a blend of grit and vulnerability, set against a backdrop of polished production that contrasts sharply with the raw energy of his earlier works like *Mechanical Animals*. This single stands out within his discography for its emphasis on emotional accessibility and mainstream appeal, reflecting the evolving nature of his artistic identity in the early 2010s. While maintaining the theatrical intensity that defines his stage persona, the track explores themes of personal struggle and societal pressure through a lens that invites broader listener engagement. It remains a notable example of Manson's capacity to adapt his style while retaining the core elements that have made his music iconic, bridging the gap between underground cult following and mass market consumption.