Piggy
Nine Inch Nails Lyrics

Hey pig
Addressing the person or entity responsible for the singer's distress

Yeah you
Confirmation that the addressee is indeed the pig being referred to

Hey pig piggy pig pig pig
Further emphasis on the addressee's porcine nature and the negative connotations associated with it

All of my fears came true
Implying that the pig has caused great harm to the artist, validating their initial fears regarding the relationship or situation

Black and blue and broken bones you left me here I'm all alone
Describing the physical and emotional damage inflicted by the pig, leaving the artist in a vulnerable state of isolation

My little piggy needed something new
Suggesting the pig's actions were motivated by selfishness or a desire for novelty, further adding to the singer's negative view of them

Nothing can stop me now
A declaration of the singer's newfound resilience and determination

'Cause I don't care anymore
The artist has reached a point where they no longer feel affected or concerned by the pig's actions

Hey pig
Repeating the address to the pig indicates that the artist is still focused on the cause of their distress

Nothing's turning out the way I planned
Acknowledging that the situation has gone awry and the original goal or plan has failed

Hey pig there's a lot of things I hoped you could help me understand
Despite the pig's role in causing the singer's problems, they still feel a desire for clarity and closure

What am I supposed to do I lost my shit because of you
Expressing frustration and helplessness at the situation, placing blame on the pig for pushing the artist to their limit

Nothing can stop me now
Reasserting the earlier declaration of resilience and determination

'Cause I just don't care
Emphasizing the detachment from the pig and their actions, indicating a lack of investment or concern regarding the outcome

Nothing can stop me now
Repeating the earlier declaration once again reinforces the singer's newfound sense of strength and invincibility

Nothing can stop me now
Continuing to repeat the line emphasizes the artist's conviction and determination

Nothing can stop me now
Repeating the line serves as a final proclamation of the artist's state of mind, suggesting that they have moved past the pig's influence and are now firmly in control