Discover the story of the song > Rock Is Dead – Marilyn Manson

The song is about how commercialized and fake the music industry has become, with record companies using marketing tactics to sell a fake image to consumers. The protagonist criticizes the industry for prioritizing profit over artistic expression and creativity, and for exploiting people's desires to belong and be accepted. In the end, the protagonist encourages listeners to stop protesting and just accept the status quo, suggesting that rebellion and individuality have become meaningless in a society consumed by consumerism and conformity.