The Good Soldier

Nine Inch Nails · Year Zero [2007]

Gunfire in the street

Where we used to meet

Echoes that are beat

When the bass goes "bomb"

Right over my head

Step over the dead

Remember what you said

You know a part of my old life

Is just a waking dream

Well I know what you mean

But that ain't how it seems right here, right now

How can this be real?

I can hardly feel

Anymore

I am trying to see

I am trying to believe

This is not where I should be

I am trying to believe

Blood hardens in the sand

Cold metal in my hand

Hope you understand the way that things are gonna be

There's nowhere left to hide

'Cause God is on our side

I keep telling myself

I am trying to see

I am trying to believe

This is not where I should be

I am trying to believe

The Good Soldier

The Good Soldier stands as a defining track from Nine Inch Nails' 2007 concept album, Year Zero. Released during a period of intense creative output for Trent Reznor, the song exemplifies the band's signature industrial rock sound, blending aggressive electronic textures with distorted guitars. The recording captures the dystopian themes central to the album's narrative, reflecting a world in turmoil through its driving rhythm and atmospheric production. As part of a cohesive body of work, the track demonstrates Reznor's ability to merge personal introspection with broader societal commentary. It remains a significant song in the artist's extensive discography, showcasing the evolution of his sound during the mid-2000s while maintaining the dark, introspective qualities that have defined his career.