Why I'm "The Manson Kid" aka Marilyn Manson's Influence on Me

[marilynmansonssextoy]

If I'm known for one thing on this website, it's that I'm a big fan of Marilyn Manson. So, what's up with that?

My Depression and the Need for Acceptance

Another commonly known fact about me is that I'm an outspoken atheist. But religion fills our need for acceptance, to be understood. And when I was fourteen, I felt understood for the first time through Marilyn Manson. His lyrics, the emotion in the music... as a teenager with depression, this band just felt like home.

A song with lyrics that really mean a lot to me is The Speed of Pain, off the band's third album, Mechanical Animals.

" When you want it
It goes away too fast
Times you hate it
It always seems to last
But just remember when you think
You're free
The crack inside your fucking heart is me"

That lyric comforted me during an especially bad period of self-harm last spring. There are even lyrics in Manson's song Target Audience, off the band's fourth album, Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death), that sum up how I feel about conformist posers and the conformity in our society:

" you're just a copy of an imitation"

In a futile attempt to sound more intelligent, I'm not going to make a huge deal out of the OTHER reason I love Manson, which is that he's so fucking sexy that it feels like my ovaries are going to explode every time I see or hear him. But that's a story for another MyTake… anyways, thanks for sitting through this, and as always, stay freaky.

xx

~ Mrs Manson

[OldSchool_Metalhead]

its awesome reading up on his music's influence on you. music has done the same to me man, its saved me from self harm in the past and pull me out of depression, and it still does that for me now

[Wowgirl10q]

You can be scary or different and still be yourself

[MrMysteryMan]

WOW that's AWESOME!!! Kind of sexy too in a weird way... ;)

[Wowgirl10q]

Thank you pretty girl

[Wowgirl10q]

For mho

[Berethor]

He had helped you to convert from a Emo to a Goth? well it's an improvement. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q71DBGSY_Lk

[Wowgirl10q]

Thanks love

[D_Bone_Steak]

I watched a group of girls go from Meat Loaf to MM... I remember the leader of that group was really hawt and I didn't really grasp why she was some sort of social pariah (still no idea). She was just different and therefore the local sluts who's musical interest didn't go anywhere beyond that stuff with looped music and verberated nursery rhymes of power, money, and bitches... they for some reason were choice number one.

I have no idea, there is another girl that would do the makeup thing and I liked her too (also a MM fan). For some reason it just never happened outside of touching. I've had sex with women that I have no idea what their name is at this point (or never knew their name)... but at least I remember their names. I remember them as people and not just some sort of sexual fondue pot I dipped in as I passed.

It takes a mind to be able to consume certain types of art. Not all minds are even capable of consuming certain types of art. A hungry mind that wants more than the basic 4/4ths beat on a loop and nursery rhymes is one that will go further in thought... it just is what it is.

[Iron_Man]

What's this guy going to do for you anyways? You're watching homosexual male porn now because of him, how is that helping you in your life? What's next drugs? How is he a good influence on your life? He's not going to get you into heaven. Talk to your sister and mother about the Lord Jesus Christ. I'm not trying to give you a hard time but your Ambitions are none all you want to do is be a tattoo artist or a stripper or a stay at home mom and that's not going to cut it in the world nowadays. That's a real long shot having a husband that can provide that much for you to stay at home full time. Use your writing skills and go to college and make something out of your life before one day you get the ultimate wake up call and you're crushed living on your own. Take your problems to the Lord Jesus Christ he will help you and you'll be happy because you're certainly not happy now living like this. Never take mom's for granted they're not going to always be around, when she offers you to go to church you should take her up on her offer. Never think I've got plenty of time to get my act together cuz we never do have plenty of time after all. Start working on things today make a better life for yourself and don't worry so much about the word conformist. I'm not a conformist and I'm doing the right thing in life. You're my friend remember that I'm not out to get you I'm trying to help you. I'm proud that you found yourself a job recently. 👊

[AoiKaito]

Amen! Praise Jesus!

[Iron_Man]

Thanks

[AoiKaito]

JK... seriously let her be. I am pretty goth and am doing well myself. If anything, I was more depressed as a Christian.

[Iron_Man]

Don't come on here and joke on my time buddy

[AoiKaito]

Yo I am not your buddy. If you were really her friend, you would accept her for who she is. Besides... isn't your Jesus supposed to be all about love and tolerance or something?

[Iron_Man]

You have no idea what you're talking about, you're weak minded with a loser mentality.

[AoiKaito]

And?

[KinkyHisoka]

Dude my role model is a sociopathic pervert killer? I sup with that? u can't really seem to accept a diffrent view? XD

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@KinkyHisoka <3
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[Comawhite666]

@Iron_Man, I really disagree~ I was obsessed over Marilyn Manson from the age 0f 13 and watched all his music videos and loved his songs and admired his style and lyrics. I never was influenced by him to do drugs, rebel, drop out of school or anything like that. If a person has good morals and knows right from wrong then it doesn't matter what music they listen to. I'm 25 now, finished school with good grades, went to uni and live away from home with a career ahead of me (now I've finally figured out what I want to do). Music didn't affect that and neither did my lack of religion. ^_^

[KinkyHisoka]

@Comawhite666 nice one fruit, Iron boy got schwinged

[Comawhite666]

@KinkyHisoka I'm just sharing my personal opinion~ it's one thing I really hate when people think you become a certain way due to what music you listen to. >.<

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@Comawhite666 ikr
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~ Mrs Manson

[KinkyHisoka]

@Comawhite666 ik the feel, everytime when people hear that basically a sociopathic charming and pervert sexy jester like guy who kills for pleasure is my role model, they instantly start an argument that a person like this can't be a role model xD

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@KinkyHisoka same
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[KinkyHisoka]

I've learnt so much from him and he is truly the character i woud like to become when i grow up (without the killing part since ill get jailed xD) cuz of him i admire every sociopath or psychopath for their intelligence and charm to manipulate people.(i can go in detail about Hisoka but ill get too hyped and ill end up writing a romance how amazing and perfect he is)

[Iron_Man]

KinkyHisoka you are a monster kid a bad influence on people what do you know a 16 year old boy, you'll get to your wake up call and you'll learn one day.

[Iron_Man]

Comawhite666 You act like you have the perfect life I highly doubt that you left a lot of stuff out I believe. You're a bad influence on the young people and older people you keep on like this and you'll pay the ultimate price on Judgement Day. You better get it together before it's to late for you. Leave this poor 16 year old girl alone.

[Iron_Man]

Kinky how did I get schwinged? Just because I wasn't on here to defend myself? Well I'm here now defending myself aren't I? You're just a immature little boy that needs a lot of help you don't have a clue what you're talking about. You're very bad influence on people I'm not going to have it especially in my area. In Time out you go. Get your head together.

[HungLikeAHorsefly]

I first saw Marilyn Manson live back in the early 1990's (yeah, I'm that old). He opened for NIN and nobody knew who he was. Later, I met him backstage and he said something I didn't like so I took a swing at him. Don't remember what he said or why I got so angry but anyway I got thrown out for that. I was *really* high that night.

Later, as MM started getting more and more mainstream, it became obvious that most of the people who LOVE the band are usually teenagers who call themselves "goth" but usually only have a superficial understanding of the subculture. MM rails against mainstream culture (despite being fairly mainstream themselves), which appeals to disaffected youths who grew up in adverse situations - whether that be severe depression, strict/religious parents, getting bullied at school or whatever.

Usually y'all either move on to other music or drop it altogether when you're out of school and living on your own. By "other music", I mean you'll get deeper into the subculture and start listening to stuff that isn't quite so... pedestrian.

That said, I'm really glad MM works so well for you. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

WAIT YOU FUCKING TRIED TO HIT HIM? MONSTER!!!
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[HungLikeAHorsefly]

Yep.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

I have lost all respect for you... he's a talented, ingenious sex god. and you tried to hit him.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[HungLikeAHorsefly]

Meh. You got the last part right.

[OlderAndWiser]

When you hit puberty, it is easy to get lost. Peer pressure is a bitch and some parents don't remember what it was like to be lost in a sea of hormones and confusion. So you look for acceptance and are gratefully if you find it anywhere.

Don't lose sight of your responsibility to evaluate every influence on your life and to decide to accept, reject, or something in between. I don't know anything about Marilyn Manson but remember that he is in the music business to make money. His net worth from his business is estimated at $25,000,000. He accomplished that by finding a niche of lost young people to whom he appeals. As you develop self confidence, your attraction to him may want, although you can not now ever imagine that happening.

[Aguysopinion4799]

I'm glad you are comfortable sharing your reasons for why you like him, must say, these reasons seem to be common with manson fans ^_^

Whatever helps you in life, use it to your advantage, that's how you live a happy life :*

[marilynmansonssextoy]

thank you <3
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[Berethor]

Wow, all those kisses and hearts start to remind me scenes with Ribrianne. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHoHvJaAg58

[QueenofCups]

I was the same way in high school and college. I still like the music, but I'm not depressed anymore, except sometimes late at night. Depression is NOT glamorous. Therapy and medication can help. They really helped me.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

I tried therapy but my therapist was an asshole and I quit
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[QueenofCups]

I had five assholes. Then I found one who really cared. Don't give up.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

i'll try, but it's hard </3
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[QueenofCups]

I get it. Pm me if you ever wanna talk.

[ChronicThinker]

I personally like you as you are. If people have an issue with it, they can fuck themselves.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

thanks a fuckton, sugar <3
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[ChronicThinker]

No problem, keep being a little darkling.

[Kaneki05]

Why is chronicThinker normally right i totally agree with her.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

ikr
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[KinkyHisoka]

i can't really give ya any advice but everyone have someone to look up to, no matter how fucked up the person might be (like in m case for Hisoka xD), you like him/her and thats it. If someone can't accept someone elses view on someone or something that they dont like, simply to fk off
Be Hedonist kitty

[NYCQuestions1976]

Interesting. Manson is not really my cup of tea (or maybe more appropriate, "vial of infinite darkness")... I'm generally a classic rock guy... but you do you. 👍

[GamingArtist]

Be who you are, if his music helped you in a way that nothing else did, then hold it close to you and cherish it.

[apple24]

Sounds cool! I been depressed all my life lol lol n I had to deal with accepting myself...

[marilynmansonssextoy]

you can get through it
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

You have over 21k followers. That should really cheer you up. ☺

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular something shallow like that will not help. plus, people with depression can't just "cheer up"
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[apple24]

Exactly. Trust me sometimes everything piss me off and I know I shouldn’t babysit than...

[apple24]

But other times I just want sleep until forever

[marilynmansonssextoy]

I hate it when conformists say id be happier non-goth when goth actually helps me
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[apple24]

It honestly doesn’t affect me. Lol you could call me sad type of person and I wouldn’t care. Don’t hate just don’t care.

[apple24]

I don’t like label but I am kinda of a nihilist

[Berethor]

@marilynmansonssextoy well don't know your story, that you was unhappy before that, they assume that you become more depressed after you have become a goth.

[MemeSupreme]

Yeah, I know how helpful music can be too. I lterally listen to music 24/7

[MemeSupreme]

literally*

[Hummers_Frost]

Nobody is an atheist because there's no such thing.

www.crossway.org/.../

http://heavennet.net/writings/atheist.htm

www.amazon.com/.../0882709224

[marilynmansonssextoy]

A. I fail to see how this relates to Marilyn Manson.
B. You're wrong.
and C. I'm not even gonna click on the links.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[VixenRach]

Awesome take, it's so cool to read why you like MM (other than the obvious reason 😂)

[Hapinus]

Thanks for sharing and glad that his music has helped you through hard times

[Anonymous]

I used to be just like you... then I graduated high school, got my life together, went to university and got my masters degree, got a full a time job, got married, bought a house, had a kid, and am already on the short list for a HUGE promotion. Even if I don't get it, I am still living a very happy, stable life.

Sadly, one of my friends never changed and has just been in and out jail since high school and is currently homeless.

[apple24]

😒 lame

[Opinion Owner]

@apple24 I know... sadly no matter how much I tried to convince him to change his ways, he refused. There is nothing good at the end of that dark path.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

lol dude i'm not a conformist like you, i'm not gonna "get my life together"
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[marilynmansonssextoy]

i'm not gonna turn out like you.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[Opinion Owner]

I used to think exactly the same way. I don't blame you because I have been there before. I am just telling you my experience. I got my life together and I am now in prosperity. I have a loving family now, a great education, a great job, a nice house, and it looks like there are even more good things to come.

My other friends got their stuff together too and are living decent lives. All except the one that never changed. And what has he got to show for it? No job, a criminal record, no home aside from the times he is jail, and no family.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

fuck off, i'm not gonna turn into a loser. i'm sorry you did.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[Opinion Owner]

Sorry kid, but I am not hurt by your words. I feel sorry for you though. I am sure you are not a bad a person. Just confused and misguided like I was. I will keep you in my prayers though :)

[PrettyRegular]

@marilynmansonssextoy He is doing great in his life. You don't have to have a master's degree for that. Change your attitude and you will be fine in life.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

I am not confused or misguided. I'll tell Satan you said hi.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular lol he's doing terrible. i'm not gonna get married to some conformist or something.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

Yes. You are gonna marry a jobless and depressed goth slob who doesn't even like you because you are trying to look like a witch, because you are a goth too. I'm so happy for you!!

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular lol that would be a lot better. and i'm gonna have 3 parrots and be in a band.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

Yeah and money will just pour in. Even if you are a goth and you live in the "dark side", you are living in this world where adults have to make money. You can't say that someone who is doing well in life is a conformist idiot because it's just an excuse for you to fail.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular awe, someone's on their period... run along and get a tampon, hon :)
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[apple24]

No I meant it’s lame of you. That’s pretty boring. Having a family and settle in doesn’t seem something a true depressed person would go for. Lol

[apple24]

I respect you for living a proper life but not everyone want to be a family man

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@apple24 exactly
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

The problem isn't that "I'm on my periods" or "people who are doing well are scum". It's your whole attitude to life and you won't end up well. If you keep going like this, god knows what you are 10 years from now.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular 10 years from now, i'll be successful and you'll just be a loud asshole like you are now
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

Have you ever thinked that 10 years from now you might not have a job, not your freakish goth boyfriend and not even a house. "I'm a goth who hates everybody but I will do fine" will not work.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular dude, i'm going to get a boyfriend. and im not going to settle for this one conformist I know who has a crush on me.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

You should play for keeps if you know what I mean. "Conformist" would be the best option, if someone like that is really crushed on you. That might be your chance.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular yeah he lives near me and follows me around like a fucking lost puppy, its pathetic. most girls would think he's hot or whatever. plus he's another one of those assholes who says id be soooo pretty if I was a conformist and its just like -_-
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

You have a hot guy following you!! This is your one chance. You might not get another if you continue that goth thing. He could have a good impact on you.

[marilynmansonssextoy]

@PrettyRegular hot according to most girls. he's blonde and plays sports and shit.
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[PrettyRegular]

That's a great sign that he plays sports. If other girls think he's hot, then he is. I have no idea, why he is interested about you (no offence), but you should go for it.

[HungLikeAHorsefly]

Lolz not really sure how liking Marilyn Manson means she'll be a homeless criminal when she grows up. Or why you think being a goth is mutually exclusive with all of the wonderful attributes you listed that make a "good life".

[ThePundertaker]

I’m gonna try to listen to more of his work

[marilynmansonssextoy]

if I could recommend one album, it would be Antichrist Superstar
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[ThePundertaker]

Awesome

[Penelope_]

This is a good take!

[marilynmansonssextoy]

thank you, I just wanted to clear some things up
xx
~ Mrs Manson

[Penelope_]

Np! And it was really good 💗

[LegateLanius]

I agree with @ChronicThinker