A Place In The Dirt
Marilyn Manson · Holy Wood
all god's children to be sent
to our perfect place in the sun
and in the dirt
There's a windshield in my heart
we are bugs so smeared and scarred
and could you stop the meat from thinking
before I swallow all of it,
could you please?
Put me in the motorcade
put me in the death parade
dress me up and take me
dress me up and make me
your dying god
angels with needles
poked through our eyes
let the ugly light
of the world in
we were no longer blind
we were no longer blind
Put me in the motorcade
put me in the death parade
dress me up and take me
dress me up and make me
your dying god
Now we hold the "ugly head"
the Mary-whore is at the bed
They've cast the shadow of our perfect death
in the sun and in the dirt.
A Place In The Dirt
A Place In The Dirt stands as a defining track from Marilyn Manson's 2000 album Holy Wood, capturing the industrial rock intensity that characterized his work during this era. The song reflects the darker, more aggressive themes prevalent in the record, showcasing Manson's ability to blend theatrical horror with hard-hitting rock instrumentation. As part of a discography known for its provocative imagery and sonic experimentation, the recording highlights the artist's evolution beyond his earlier shock-rock roots. The track remains a significant song in his catalogue, demonstrating the production values and stylistic choices that helped solidify his reputation in the early twenty-first century. It serves as a reminder of the creative output during a period where Manson explored complex narratives through a heavy, distorted lens.