Closer
Nine Inch Nails · Downward Spiral
You let me desecrate you
You let me penetrate you
You let me complicate you
Help me
I broke apart my insides
Help me
IÂ’ve got no soul to sell
Help me
The only thing that works for me
Help me get away from myself
I want to fuck you like an animal
I want to feel you from the inside
I want to fuck you like an animal
My whole existence is flawed
You get me closer to god
You can have my isolation
You can have the hate that it brings
You can have my absence of faith
You can have my everything
Help me
Tear down my reason
Help me
It's your sex I can smell
Help me
You make me perfect
Help me become somebody else
I want to fuck you like an animal
I want to feel you from the inside
I want to fuck you like an animal
My whole existence is flawed
You get me closer to god
Through every forest
Above the trees
Within my stomach
Scraped off my knees
I drink the honey
Inside your hive
You are the reason
I stay alive
About Closer
"Closer" by Nine Inch Nails stands as a pivotal track on the industrial rock masterpiece *Downward Spiral*, released in 1994. The song exemplifies the album's signature blend of aggressive instrumentation, electronic textures, and Trent Reznor's intense vocal delivery, solidifying the band's place within the industrial genre. As a central component of the record, it contributes to the narrative of psychological deterioration and emotional vulnerability that defines the work. The track has since become a defining anthem of the era, influencing countless artists across alternative rock and electronic music. Its enduring presence in the canon reflects the album's critical acclaim and its lasting impact on the development of modern rock music.