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"Dope Hat" is a single and the sixth track on Marilyn Manson's 1994 debut album Portrait of an American Family.

It was first recorded for a demo tape released in 1992, entitled The Family Jams.

The song was remixed on the band's 1995 EP, Smells Like Children, under the titles of "Diary of a Dope Fiend" (reference to the Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley) (a re-record) and "Dance of the Dope Hats" (a faster and more synthesized version). The music video was inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, particularly the Wondrous Boat Ride scene.

Writer: Marilyn Manson
Composers: Marilyn Manson, Daisy Berkowitz, and Madonna Wayne Gacy

Promotional Single:

1995 release
Writers: Marilyn Manson, Daisy Berkowitz, andGidget Gein

Dope Hat[]

Marilyn_Manson_-_Dope_Hat

Marilyn Manson - Dope Hat

Lyrics[]

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
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 vision's getting fat, the rabbit's 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
Chicanery will always make you happy, but we all know the hat is wearing me

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