Negative 3
Marilyn Manson · Other Songs - Marilyn Manson
your high school pictures
your words can't begin to
satisfy my needs (yeah)
give me your hand i'll never
give you flowers
your touch can't begin to
satisfy my...
i can't save you from me this time
you can't save you
nothing comes between you and i
don't know what you see
in my negativity
i know you know
it's one part you and three parts me (yeah)
show me your scars
show me your broken mirrors
your dreams can't begin to
satisfy my...
i can't save you from me this time
you can't hide from me
can't hide whats inside, in your mind...
don't know what you see
in my negativity
i know you know
it's one part you and three parts me (yeah)
don't know what you see
in my negativity
i know you know
it's one part you and three parts me (yeah)
always has been and always will be
three parts me
Negative 3
Marilyn Manson's "Negative 3" stands as a defining track from the late 1990s industrial and alternative metal era, characterized by its aggressive, distorted soundscapes and Manson's signature vocal delivery. Released during a period where the artist was refining his fusion of punk energy with electronic textures, the song exemplifies the chaotic intensity that became a hallmark of his discography. It reflects the broader cultural zeitgeist of the time, addressing themes of societal decay and personal turmoil through a lens of theatrical horror. The recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that distinguished early industrial metal, influencing countless subsequent acts in the genre. As a standalone work, it remains a potent representation of Manson's ability to channel visceral emotion into his music, cementing his status as a provocative figure in alternative rock history.