Marilyn Manson Releases First Song Since Abuse Allegations

Marilyn Manson has unveiled his new song, “As Sick As the Secrets Within,” marking his first musical release since multiple women accused him of abuse, putting his career on hold and entangling him in numerous court cases.

In May 2023, Manson hinted at new music through a social media post featuring stills from what appeared to be music videos along with the caption, “I’ve got something for you to hear.” That same month, he released a teaser clip of the new single’s music video, which was directed by Bill Yukich. This release comes through Nuclear Blast Records, after Manson was dropped by Loma Vista Recordings in February 2021. This decision followed accusations made by actress Evan Rachel Wood, who publicly named him as her abuser.

“As Sick As the Secrets Within” drops on the same day Marilyn Manson embarks on his first tour since 2019. The tour will see him supporting Five Finger Death Punch, with additional support from Slaughter to Prevail.

Listen to “As Sick As the Secrets Within” and read the lyrics below:

Marilyn Manson, “As Sick As the Secrets Within” – Listen + Read Lyrics

This is no longer just my communion
The worms of the flesh have turned
With all the sacrifices I swallow
And the blood from the cup is so cold

You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within

It’s not so evil as much as it’s hungry
I see these bodies and the bones picked clean
I built this cage we’ve been trapped in together
Can’t remember where I hid the keys

A reason for me, for me to get by
Became a need, a need to get high
Then into a life that was no life at all
No life at all

There is a trick to get out of your skin
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
But the beast is calling for us and slowly assuming control

A reason for me, for me to get by
Became a need, a need to get high
And into a life that was no life at all
No life at all

There is a trick to get out of your skin
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
But the beast is calling for us and slowly assuming control

I was never your taxidermy
I’m sewn into your soul
Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me
Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me
Keep sleeping

There is a trick to get out of your skin
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
But the beast is calling for us and slowly assuming control

You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
You’re only as sick as the secrets within
Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me
Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me
Keep sleeping, I’ll make you dream of me
Keep sleeping

Lyrics via Genius

Source: Loudwire, Genius