Burn
Nine Inch Nails · Other Songs - Nine Inch Nails
This world threw me away
This world never gave me a chance
This world's gonna have to pay
I don't believe in your institutions
I did what you wanted me to
I'm like the cancer in the system
I've got a little surprise for you
Something inside of me, has opened up its eyes
Why did you put it there? Did you not realize
This thing inside of me, it screams the loudest sound
Sometimes I think I could
Burn
I look down there where you're standing
Flock of sheep out on display
With all your lies bumbed up around you
I can take it all away
Something inside of me, has opened up its eyes
Why did you put it there? Did you not realize
This thing inside of me, it screams the loudest sound
Sometimes I think I could
I'm gonna burn this whole world down
I never was a part of you (burn)
I am your savior (burn)
Of your corruption (burn)
I am the angel (burn)
Of your destruction (burn)
I am perversion (burn)
Sick with desire (burn)
I am your future (burn)
Swallowed up in fire
Burn - Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails' 'Burn' stands as a pivotal track within the industrial rock genre, characterized by its aggressive sound and raw emotional intensity. Released as part of the band's extensive discography, the song exemplifies the fusion of electronic textures and distorted guitars that defined the early 1990s industrial scene. The recording features Trent Reznor's signature vocal delivery, blending melodic vulnerability with the harsh, mechanical rhythms typical of the era. As a standalone work, it captures the turbulent energy of the period, serving as a testament to the band's ability to push sonic boundaries while addressing themes of internal conflict and external pressure. The track remains a significant reference point for fans of industrial music and those exploring the broader landscape of alternative rock from the mid-1990s.