Suicide Is Painless
Marilyn Manson · Other Songs - Marilyn Manson
The visions of the things to be.
The pains that are withheld for me
I realize, and I can see.....
That suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please
The game of life is hard to play
I'm gonna lose it anyway
The losing card, I'll someday lay
So this is all I have to say
Suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please
The sword of time will pierce our skin
It doesn't hurt when it begins
But as it works its way on in
The pain grows stronger, watch it brim..
Suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please
A brave man once requested me
To answer questions that are key
"Is it to be, or not to be?"
And I replied, "why ask me?"
But suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please
And you can do the same thing if you please
Suicide Is Painless
Marilyn Manson's cover of "Suicide Is Painless" reinterprets the iconic theme from the television series M*A*S*H through a lens of industrial rock and gothic distortion. Originally composed by Johnny Mandel with lyrics by Michael Jacobson, the song became a cultural touchstone for its melancholic simplicity. Manson's rendition strips away the orchestral grandeur, replacing it with a darker, more aggressive sonic palette characteristic of his work during the Mechanical Animals era. This recording highlights the artist's ability to deconstruct familiar melodies, infusing them with the theatricality and emotional weight that define his discography. The track serves as a poignant example of how the musician engages with pop culture history, transforming a well-known standard into a personal statement within his broader body of work.