I peek into the hole
I struggle for control
The children love the show
But they fail to see the anguish in my eyes
Fail to see the anguish in my eyes

I scratch around the brim
I let my mind give in, yeah, yeah
The crowd begins to grin
But they seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes
Seem to scream when darkness fills my eyes
It's no surprise

Fail to see the tragic turn it into magic
My big top tricks will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me

My bag is in the hat
It's filled with this and that
My visions getting fat
The rabbits just a monkey in disguise
Stars and pills and needles dance before our eyes
They will bite the hand, if it is slower than
The quickness of their scrutinizing eyes

Fail to see the tragic, turn it into magic
My big top tricks will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me
Chicanary will always make you happy
But we all know the hat is wearing me

Available On:

Dope Hat [Promo]
Smells Like Children
Smells Like Children [Promo/Advance]
Sweet Dreams

Original Version:

Dope Hat

Song Credits:

Lyrics by Marilyn Manson
Music by Marilyn Manson, Daisy Berkowitz & M.W. Gacy
Remixed by Dave Ogilvie with Joe Bishara & Anthony Valcic
Produced by Trent Reznor & Marilyn Manson
Length: 4:39