The Love Song
Marilyn Manson · Lest We Forget: The Best Of
Should I tell her that I feel this way?
Father told us to be faithful
I've got a crush on a pretty pistol
Should I tell her that I feel this way?
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government? Fuck Yeah!
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
She tells me I'm a pretty bullet
I'm gonna be a star someday
Mother says that we should look away
She tells me I'm a pretty bullet
An imitation Christ
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government? Fuck Yeah!
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
I've got love songs in my head
That are killing us away
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government?
Do you love your guns? (Yeah)
God? (Yeah)
Your government? Fuck Yeah!
The Love Song
Marilyn Manson's "The Love Song" stands as a defining track from the industrial rock era, appearing on the compilation album Lest We Forget: The Best Of. Released in 1999, the recording exemplifies the artist's signature style, blending aggressive electronic textures with distorted guitars and a haunting vocal delivery. The song serves as a critical commentary on romantic relationships, utilizing the industrial genre's characteristic dissonance to explore themes of obsession and emotional volatility. As a staple of Manson's discography, it remains a powerful representation of late 90s alternative metal and industrial rock, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to fuse punk energy with electronic production. Its enduring presence in his catalog highlights his ability to transform personal sentiment into a visceral, sonic experience that challenges traditional notions of love.