Though covered by Manson, this is actually a lyric to "Suicide Is Painless" written by Mike Altman for the movie M*A*S*H (1970); the music (written by Johnny Mandel) later provided the theme music for the M*A*S*H TV series.
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Suicide is painless.
— Marilyn Manson
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Suicide is painless." in the context of "Though covered by Manson, this is actually a lyric to "Suicide Is Painless" written by Mike Altman for the movie M*A*S*H (1970); the music (written by Johnny Mandel) later provided the theme music for the M*A*S*H TV series." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Marilyn Manson" (Misattributed)
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About Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner (born 5 January 1969), better known as Marilyn Manson, is an American musician, artist, and lead singer of the band which shares his stage name.
About Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner (born 5 January 1969), better known as Marilyn Manson, is an American musician, artist, and lead singer of the band which shares his stage name.
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