High life
I survived, everything
I have tried everything, everything, everything and anything
All the walls begin to devolve away
Do your hands begin to shake, shake, shake, shake, shake?
And just who do you think you used to be?
All beings to bend and break, and break, and break, and break
Wave goodbye, wish me well
I've become, something else, something else, something else
Just as well, really
But this thing that lives inside of me
Will surely rise and wake, and wake, and wake, and wake, and wake
And the seed that bleeds right through to me
And it comes to grab and take, and take, and take, and take
I am home, I believe
I am home, I am free
I am home, I can see
Always here, finally
I am home, I believe
I am home, I am free
I have tried everything, everything, everything and anything
All the walls begin to devolve away
Do your hands begin to shake, shake, shake, shake, shake?
And just who do you think you used to be?
All beings to bend and break, and break, and break, and break
Wave goodbye, wish me well
I've become, something else, something else, something else
Just as well, really
But this thing that lives inside of me
Will surely rise and wake, and wake, and wake, and wake, and wake
And the seed that bleeds right through to me
And it comes to grab and take, and take, and take, and take
I am home, I believe
I am home, I am free
I am home, I can see
Always here, finally
I am home, I believe
I am home, I am free
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There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
This song makes me happy.
Yes, me, too. It makes me happy.
And proud, which sounds weird, maybe. I think it took a lot of courage for Trent Reznor to release a joyful and ernest song like this. I'm sure he knows some fans will call it a Hallmark card.
Well, screw 'em. I love it.
I think "Everything" about the pure joy that comes from being released from the demon of addiction. And about remaining vigilant, because it always waits inside you.
I remember once many years ago I heard NIN playing in a mall. I felt this wash of alienation, like, "What the hell? Aren't you people listening? This is agonizing self-loathing and rage, here! You can't just absent-mindedly hum along!" His songs were painful for me to hear.
Now, this. When I heard "Everything", I literally cried tears of relief that someone who had suffered so much had found joy.
Recovery is beautiful.
I don't know all of the demons he has struggled with, we have been struggling with the exact same intensity of pain. One of my biggest sources, is someone I dedicated my entire life to, only to discover after 14 years he was only faking it, to set me up for enjoying my destruction. Trent's voice has been the only painkiller I have, for this level of suffering. I am going through intense court battles now, just to save my children who my husband is withholding from me, to tear me to pieces. Trent will likely never know. he saves my life each and every day. He is an unlikely angel, but one of the greatest!!
It is good to hear his pain reach a place of joy, finally. I am hoping mine will too one day. Only someone who has seen the most extreme forms of suffering, could produce and write music this intense. I don't think there has, nor ever will be, a more brilliant and honest musician than himself.
YOU GIVE ME SO MUCH HOPE TRENT!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH THE WORLD! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO YOU!!!!!!!!!
Don't know if these lyrics are completely right.... I love this song...it does sound uplifting despite the harsh distorted guitars.
Good track. Not typical NIN. That is what defines GREAT though. The ability to step outside your element and still succeed. A song about overcoming diversity, and being one with yourself imo.
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