Sacrilegious Lyrics – Marilyn Manson

[Verse 1]
In this section, Manson expresses feelings of betrayal and manipulates religious iconography to convey his inner conflict. He metaphorically suggests turning against those who trust him by stabbing them in the back, symbolizing betrayal. The reference to a "skeleton Christ" challenges religious imagery, as Manson sees himself in a dark, rebellious light, embodied in "Bible black," which signifies a rejection of purity and a step into darkness.

[Verse 2]
Manson criticizes those who have failed their saviors, implying that they have left behind nothing but tombs. The image of "coffins gossiping" suggests that the dead are still speaking, but their "ghosts are blind," indicating that these saviors or followers are unable to see the truth or have any influence. This conveys a sense of disillusionment with religious devotion or loyalty.

[Refrain]
The refrain asks a haunting question about resurrection and the depth of Manson’s symbolic grave. He challenges the idea of salvation, suggesting that people are obsessed with their own salvation and need to "cancel their subscription" to religious beliefs. The focus here is on the listener, implying that they are the ones who need to be saved, not Manson.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, Manson fully embraces the feeling of being sacrilegious, using the repetition of "Let’s get evil" to underscore a call to rebellion. He challenges religious and moral norms, pushing the listener to join him in this defiant stance, all while reveling in the sensation of going against the sacred.

[Verse 3]
Manson warns the listener not to look down while climbing to the top of his "horns," symbolizing both his perceived power and danger. He cautions against disrespecting God while simultaneously trying to take His place, which speaks to humanity's arrogance in attempting to control or understand divine power.

[Refrain]
This section repeats the earlier refrain, continuing to challenge the listener’s ideas of resurrection and salvation. Manson again emphasizes the futility of digging into his grave, as salvation may not come the way they expect.

[Bridge]
The bridge introduces the idea that something cannot be destroyed until it is brought into existence, which could represent a challenge to the listener’s or society's notions of evil or rebellion. Manson asserts that you cannot kill an idea or force that hasn’t yet been born, implying that his defiance is still in the process of being fully realized.

[Outro]
In the outro, Manson returns to the repeated phrase "Let’s get evil," but this time adds the element of "coming back." This suggests a cyclical nature to the rebellion or defiance he’s advocating, as though his sacrilegious actions are constantly being renewed. The return of evil symbolizes an eternal fight against conformity and religious orthodoxy, echoing throughout the closing of the song.