I Only Want To Be With You
Marilyn Manson · Other Songs - Marilyn Manson
I only know I never wanna let you go
'Cause you started something, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've ahd a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only want to be with you
It doesn't matter where you go or what you do
I wanna spend each moment of the day with you
Look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true
I only want to be with you
You stopped and smiled at me, asked me if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms and I didn't stand a chance
Now listen honey, I just wanna be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you started something, can't you see
That ever since we met you've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
I Only Want To Be With You
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.