999999
Nine Inch Nails Lyrics
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this trance?
Who are these people?
I dance and
blood is on my hands
These lyrics in Nine Inch Nails' song "999999" can be interpreted as a representation of alcoholism or drug addiction. The phrase "slipping into a trance" can refer to the state of being drunk or high, where the individual loses control of their actions and thoughts. The mention of "these people" could be referring to the people that the singer interacts with while in this state, perhaps fellow addicts or those involved in the drug or alcohol trade. The line "blood is on my hands" could speak to the negative consequences of struggling with addiction, whether physical harm to oneself or others, or engaging in activities to support the addiction that may lead to unintended harm.
Aside from addiction, these lyrics could also be interpreted as a metaphor for a loss of control or self-destructive tendencies. The trance could represent a moment of recklessness or impulsivity, resulting in negative consequences for the individual and those around them. The people in question may represent external influences that enable or exacerbate this behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "999999" are open to interpretation, but they speak to the destructive tendencies of addiction and recklessness, and the negative consequences that can arise from losing control of oneself.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor
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SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Hurt
This is the most depressing song ever. I listened to this a lot back in November-December 2022.
SabrinaOnlineFan96
on Eraser
This song is so intense. It sounds like music from a horror movie. I love the Dissonance Tour version, but I don't like the Polite version, as it just sounds like one of those easy listening tracks. This song has gory vibes.
DrJKintobor
on Driver Down
I have a theory that this song is the instrumental for "Just Do It", the lost song from TDS that was scrapped for "promoting suicide".
DrJKintobor
on Heresy
I'm really resisting the urge to make a Warhammer 40k joke.
DrJKintobor
on Mr. Self Destruct
This song reminds me of Fleetway Super Sonic (if you don't know, the Fleetway Sonic Comics have Super Sonic as an evil split personality of Sonic)
Mohin Kann
on Closer
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Antoinette Alvarez
on Something I Can Never Have
This song is sooo beautiful ♡
Antoinette Alvarez
on Sanctified
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Antoinette Alvarez
on Find My Way
OMG I ♡ THIS SONG