Rusty Nails
Moderat Lyrics

The lyrics to Moderat's song Rusty Nails are complex and open to interpretation. The first verse, "In broken speech, you tricked me on shaky ground, don't tell me" suggests a lack of trust and communication between two individuals. The pain that results from this shaky ground is described with the metaphor of "walking on rusty nails." However, in the second verse, "Where we collide, down is the only way out, 'cause hell's above," it becomes clear that this pain is not the singer's alone. The two individuals are colliding together and need to find a way out as they face the possibility of descending into hell.

The chorus, "I've tried to focus on anything but the strain inside" suggests that the singer is attempting to find some relief from the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. They describe the sensation of "words rush[ing] like jets in the sky," conveying the constant bombardment of thoughts and emotions. Despite this, they urge the other person to "Don't stay long, just passing by." It is clear that the guilt of the other individual is a heavy burden as seen by the final line, "But you talked it away, you talked it away," suggesting that the other person deflects responsibility for their actions.

* "Rusty Nails" is a single from Moderat's 2009 self-titled album.
* Moderat is a collaboration between German electronic music acts Modeselektor and Apparat.
* The song is known for its dark, melancholic feel and unique production style.
* The lyrics were written by Sascha Ring, the frontman of Apparat.
* In an interview, Ring revealed that the song is about the disintegration of a relationship.
* The song features an experimental mix of electronic and acoustic instruments, including guitar and drums.
* The music video for the song was directed by Pfadfinderei and features an eerie, abstract visual interpretation of the song's lyrics.
* The song was featured in the soundtrack to the popular video game "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit" in 2010.
* "Rusty Nails" has been remixed by a number of popular electronic music artists, including Booka Shade and Shackleton.
* The chords for "Rusty Nails" are not available as the song is primarily electronic and was created using digital production techniques.

As "Rusty Nails" is a primarily electronic song, there are no traditional chords available. However, musicians and producers can use digital audio workstations to recreate the sounds and structure of the song.