Something I Can Never Have
Nine Inch Nails · Natural Born Killers [original soundtrack] [1994]
Echoing your voice just like the ringing in my ears
My favorite dreams of you still wash ashore
Scraping through my head 'till I don't want to sleep anymore
You make this all go away
You make this all go away
I'm down to just one thing
I'm starting to scare myself
You make this all go away
You make it all go away
I just want something
I just want something I can never have
You always were the one to show me how
Back then I couldn't do things that I can do now
This thing is slowly taking me apart
Grey would be the color if I had a heart
Come on tell me
You make this all go away
You make this all go away
I'm down to just one thing
I'm starting to scare myself
You make this all go away
You make it all go away
I just want something
I just want something I can never have
In this place it seems like such a shame
Though it all looks different now, I know it's still the same
Everywhere I look you're all I see
Just a fading fucking reminder of who I used to be
Come on tell me
You make this all go away
You make this all go away
I'm down to just one thing
I'm starting to scare myself
You make this all go away
You make this all go away
I just want something
I just want something I can never have
I just want something I can never have
Something I Can Never Have
Nine Inch Nails' 'Something I Can Never Have' stands as a haunting centerpiece on the original soundtrack for the 1994 film *Natural Born Killers*. Released alongside the iconic 'Downward Spiral' era, the track exemplifies the industrial rock genre's ability to blend aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyricism. The song serves as a sonic reflection on the themes of obsession and unattainable desire that permeate the film's narrative. Its production features the signature distorted guitars and rhythmic precision characteristic of Trent Reznor's work during this pivotal period, marking a distinct evolution from the band's earlier output. As a standalone recording, it remains a powerful example of how electronic and rock elements can coalesce to create a tense, atmospheric experience that resonates deeply with listeners exploring the darker corners of popular music.