The Dope Show
Marilyn Manson · The Last Tour On Earth - CD 1
to make us feel so hollow
we love in vain
narcissistic and so shallow
the cops and queers
to swim you have to swallow
hate today
no love for tomorrow
we're all stars now in the dope show
we're all stars now in the dope show
there's lots of pretty, pretty ones
that want to get you high
but all the pretty, pretty ones
will leave you low
and blow your mind
we're all stars now in the dope show
we're all stars now in the dope show
they love you when you're on all the covers
when you're not then they love another
they love you when you're on all the covers
when you're not then they love another
the drugs they say
are made right here in cleveland
we love you`re face
we'd really like to sell you
The pigs and the fags
make good looking models
I hate today
who will I wake up with tomorrow
there's lots of pretty, pretty ones
that want to get you high
but all the pretty, pretty ones
will leave you low
and blow your mind
they love you when you're on all the covers
when you're not then they love another
they love you when you're on all the covers
when you're not then they love another
there's lots of pretty, pretty ones
that want to get you high
but all the pretty, pretty ones
will leave you low
and blow your mind
We're all stars now in the dope show
We're all stars now in the dope show
The Dope Show
The Dope Show stands as a defining track from Marilyn Manson's 1998 album Mechanical Animals, marking a sharp departure from the industrial metal of his earlier work. Embracing a glam rock aesthetic, the song captures the artist's exploration of celebrity culture and the artificiality of fame during a transformative era in his career. The recording features a driving, distorted guitar sound that contrasts with the theatrical vocal delivery characteristic of Manson's performance style. As part of a critically acclaimed album that challenged genre conventions, the track highlights the band's ability to blend heavy rock with pop sensibilities. It remains a staple in the artist's live performances, reflecting the enduring appeal of a period where Manson successfully reinvented his musical identity for a broader audience.