The Nobodies
Marilyn Manson · Holy Wood
I want to be pretty
Tomorrow I'll know that I'm just dirt
Today I am dirty
I want to be pretty
Tomorrow I'll know that I'm just dirt
We are the nobodies
We wanna be somebodies
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
We are the nobodies
We wanna be somebodies
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
Yesterday I was dirty
Wanted to be pretty
I know now that I'm forever dirt
Yesterday I was dirty
Wanted to be pretty
I know now that I'm forever dirt
We are the nobodies
We wanna be somebodies
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
We are the nobodies
We wanna be somebodies
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
Some children died the other day
We fed machines and then we prayed
Puked up and down in morbid faith
You should have seen the ratings that day
Some children died the other day
We fed machines and then we prayed
Puked up and down in morbid faith
You should have seen the ratings that day
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na
We are the nobodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
Wanna be somebodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
When we're dead (Na, na, na, na, na)
They'll know just who we are (Na, na, na, na, na)
We are the nobodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
Wanna be somebodies (Na, na, na, na, na)
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
We are the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
When we're dead
They'll know just who we are
The Nobodies - Marilyn Manson
Released on the 2001 album Holy Wood, 'The Nobodies' stands as a defining track in Marilyn Manson's evolution toward industrial rock and electronic experimentation. The song features a haunting, repetitive synth-driven beat that underscores Manson's exploration of alienation and societal rejection during this era. Lyrically, it delves into the existential dread of feeling disconnected from humanity, a theme that resonated deeply with the post-grunge and alternative metal audiences of the early 2000s. As a key component of Holy Wood, the recording showcases Manson's signature blend of theatrical aggression and melodic vulnerability, cementing his status as a pioneer of the nu-metal and industrial subgenres. The track remains a staple of his discography, often cited for its atmospheric intensity and its role in shaping the sound of the early 2000s underground scene.