All Time Low
Nine Inch Nails Lyrics
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I've heard all I need to know
Your voice in fucking echo stereo
This particular scenario
Looks like another all time low
Why did you go and let them in
See this is where the fun begins
Just wait 'til you see what has come in
Get down on the floor
Shut the god damn door
We'll do this all before
They're coming back for more
So give me just a little, baby
Just something to get by
It's gonna last forever, baby
We'll get the other side
And we will live forever, baby
And stretch across the sky
I'll follow right behind you, baby
We're never gonna die
Hey
Everything is not okay
We lost too much along the way
The passengers are out today
It looks as though they're here to stay
This paranoia turns to fear
This too is whispering in your ear
Pretending but I know you hear
That's how we fucking end up here
So give me just a little, baby
Just something to get by
It's gonna last forever, baby
We'll get the other side
And we will live forever, baby
And stretch across the sky
I'll follow right behind you, baby
We're never gonna die
We're never gonna die
How did we get so high
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
Stretch across the sky
The lyrics to Nine Inch Nails' "All Time Low" explore themes such as paranoia, fear, and loss. The song starts off with Trent Reznor stating that he has "heard all [he] need[s] to know", possibly referring to a situation or relationship that has gone sour. He then mentions his voice sounding like "fucking echo stereo", which could mean that he feels like his words aren't being heard or understood. The chorus is about hanging on through difficult times ("Give me just a little, baby / Just something to get by"), and having hope for the future ("We will live forever, baby / And stretch across the sky").
The second verse expands on the theme of paranoia, with the lyrics "This paranoia turns to fear / This too is whispering in your ear / Pretending but I know you hear / That's how we f*****g end up here". This could be interpreted as the fear of being hurt again or letting someone in, even though it could end up in another "all time low". The song ends with the repeated phrase "Stretch across the sky", possibly symbolizing the desire for something greater or eternal after experiencing loss and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard all I need to know
I am aware of everything necessary
Your voice in fucking echo stereo
Your words keep repeating in my mind
This particular scenario
This situation looks similar to previous ones
Looks like another all time low
Seems like everything is at its worst
Why did you go and let them in
You shouldn't have allowed them to enter
See this is where the fun begins
This is the start of the chaos
You barely even pierced the skin
You barely scratched the surface
Just wait 'til you see what has come in
You will be surprised by what they bring along
Get down on the floor
Lie down and take cover
Shut the god damn door
Close the door to keep them out
We'll do this all before
We'll finish this quickly
They're coming back for more
They will return and bring more destruction
So give me just a little, baby
Please offer me a little help
Just something to get by
Just enough to survive
It's gonna last forever, baby
It will continue for a long time
We'll get the other side
We'll come out of this alive
And we will live forever, baby
We will endure forever
And stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
I'll follow right behind you, baby
I'll stick with you through thick and thin
We're never gonna die
We will always survive
Everything is not okay
Things are going wrong
We lost too much along the way
We've already suffered too many losses
The passengers are out today
The outsiders are here
It looks as though they're here to stay
It seems like they will not leave easily
This paranoia turns to fear
My worries have turned into fear
This too is whispering in your ear
You are also feeling anxious
Pretending but I know you hear
You are trying to pretend but I'm aware you know the truth
That's how we fucking end up here
That's how we end up in this situation
We're never gonna die
We will always survive
How did we get so high
How did we get to this point
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
Stretch across the sky
Our influence will reach far and wide
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
Moien
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