Closer (Deviation)
Nine Inch Nails · Other Songs - Nine Inch Nails
You let me penetrate you, you let me complicate you
Help me I broke apart my insides, help me I'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 its' 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
Help me get away from myself
You get me closer to god
Help me get away from myself
You get me closer to god
Help me get away from myself
You get me closer to god
About Closer (Deviation)
"Closer (Deviation)" by Nine Inch Nails stands as a pivotal track from the artist's 1994 *Downward Spiral* era, marking a significant departure from the band's earlier industrial sound. Released as a single, the song features a distinct electronic production style that blends aggressive guitar work with synthesized textures, reflecting Trent Reznor's evolving approach to music during this period of intense creative output. The track serves as a sonic exploration of psychological tension and emotional vulnerability, characteristic of the album's themes of isolation and self-destruction. Its inclusion in the *Downward Spiral* catalogue highlights its role in shaping the industrial rock genre and influencing subsequent alternative metal movements. The song remains a defining piece of Nine Inch Nails' discography, celebrated for its raw energy and innovative sound design that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in electronic rock music at the time.