Thrift
Marilyn Manson · Other Songs - Marilyn Manson
Knowing nothing here at all, yeah
My cuts spread slower
Pig hands reach into my sides, yeah
I hate this life you give me
I give you hate you live for me, yeah
I love the pain you give me
This hurting feels like love to me, yeah
They go down town down town
They go
Down inside
Down inside
Down inside
They go down town down town
They go down town to sell
Down town down town
They go down town to sell
My body hangs on hooks
A cloth to society, yeah
Your dollars wet my skin
Makes me paper mache thrift, yeah
I hate this life you give me
I give you hate you live for me, yeah
I love the pain you give me
This hurting feels like love to me, yeah
They go down town down town
They go
Down inside
Down inside
Down inside
They go down town down town
They go down town to sell
Down town down town
They go down town to sell
To sell
I hate this life you give to me
I hate this life you give to me
I hate this life you give to me
I hate this life you give to me
I hate this life you give to me
I hate this life you give to me
Thrift - Marilyn Manson
Released in 1996 on the album Mechanical Animals, 'Thrift' stands as a defining track in Marilyn Manson's evolution from industrial shock rock to a more melodic, alternative metal sound. The song features a distinctive, haunting melody that contrasts sharply with the band's earlier aggression, showcasing a shift toward a darker, more introspective aesthetic. Produced by Dave Grohl, the recording blends electronic textures with heavy guitar riffs, creating an atmosphere of urban decay and existential dread that became a hallmark of the mid-90s industrial scene. As a staple of the album's catalogue, the track exemplifies Manson's ability to merge theatrical performance with sonic experimentation, influencing a generation of artists who sought to blend punk energy with atmospheric depth.