Head Like a Hole
Nine Inch Nails Lyrics
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God money, just tell me what you want me to
God money, nail me up against the wall
God money, don't want everything he wants it all
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
God money's not looking for the cure
God money's not concerned about the sick among the pure
God money, let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised
God money's not one to choose
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
The lyrics to Nine Inch Nails' song "Head Like a Hole" speak to the power dynamics of money and control. The repetition of "God money" signifies the worship and obsession with wealth and material possessions. The lines "nail me up against the wall" and "don't want everything, he wants it all" suggest a submissive desire to attain God's favor by serving wealth, underlining the idea that the wealthy hold an almost divine power over others.
The chorus of "Head like a hole / Black as your soul / I'd rather die than give you control" is a powerful statement of resistance against the power dynamic at play. The singer would rather die than cede control to those who hold money and power over them, preferring an existential defiance rather than a life of subservience. This connects to the idea of the "one you serve," the wealthy and powerful that demand loyalty and obedience in return for material comforts. These lines embody the rejection of that power dynamic, a refusal to be a slave to money and those who hold it.
Overall, "Head Like a Hole" speaks to themes of the corrupting influence of wealth and power, and the danger of worshiping material possessions. It is a powerful statement of resistance against forces that attempt to control and exploit people through their desire for material comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
God money, I'll do anything for you
Money is god-like and has the power to make me do anything you want me to.
God money, just tell me what you want me to
Money is so valuable that I am willing to blindly follow your commands for it.
God money, nail me up against the wall
Money has become an obsession that I am willing to be dominated and controlled for.
God money, don't want everything he wants it all
Money is selfish and does not care about the needs of others; it wants everything for itself.
No, you can't take it
I am possessive and protective of my money and will not let anyone take it away from me.
No, you can't take that away from me
My money is a part of my identity and sense of self-worth and I will not let anyone take that from me.
Head like a hole
My mind is consumed by greed for money, leaving me empty and hollow inside.
Black as your soul
My obsession with money has blackened my soul and made me lose touch with my humanity.
I'd rather die than give you control
I am so attached to my money that I would rather die than give up control over it and lose my sense of power.
Bow down before the one you serve
The pursuit of money has turned me into a slave to its power and whoever possesses it.
You're going to get what you deserve
Those who are blinded by greed for money will eventually get what is coming to them.
God money's not looking for the cure
Money has no interest in finding a cure for any societal issues, as it only seeks to serve its own interests.
God money's not concerned about the sick among the pure
Money does not care about the suffering of those who are pure and innocent, as it only values its own power and wealth.
God money, let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised
Money is willing to exploit and take advantage of those who are already suffering and in pain to further its own goals.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This video really feels like the absolute dead-center of the transition from the 80s to the 90s.
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