Diary Of A Dope Fiend
Marilyn Manson · Smells Like Children [1996]
Are you still in love with me, Missi?
I am so pretty and withdrawn
I peek into the hole
I struggle for control
And the children love the show
But they fail to see the anguish in my eyes
Fail to see the anguish in my eyes
I scratch around the brim
I let my mind give in
And the crowd begins to grin
But they seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes
Seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes
It's no surprise
And I know, and I'm coming down
Fail to see the tragic turn it into magic
My big top tricks will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me
My bag is in the hat
It's filled with this and that
And my visions getting fat
The rabbits just a chicken????????? in disguise
Stars and pills and meatballs dance before our eyes
They will bite the hand, if it is slower than
The quickness of there scrutinizing eyes
Fail to see the tragic, turn it into magic
My big top tricks will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me
Chicanary will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me
Diary Of A Dope Fiend
Released on the 1996 album Smells Like Children, 'Diary Of A Dope Fiend' stands as a defining track in Marilyn Manson's early discography. The song exemplifies the industrial metal and alternative rock fusion that characterized his work during this pivotal era. With its aggressive delivery and thematic focus on substance abuse, the recording captures the raw intensity of the mid-90s underground scene. It serves as a powerful companion to other notable tracks from the period, such as 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Tourniquet', reinforcing the artist's reputation for provocative imagery and sonic experimentation. The piece remains a significant example of the genre's evolution, blending punk energy with electronic textures to create a memorable and enduring statement on addiction.