Where Is Everybody?
Nine Inch Nails · Other Songs - Nine Inch Nails
Did happen so fast, and what you thought would always last has passed you by
Is everything speeding up, or I am just slowing down?
IÂ’m just spinning around, and I donÂ’t know why.
All the pieces donÂ’t fit, but I really didnÂ’t give a shit
I never wanted to be like you
But for all I aspire, I am really a liar
And IÂ’m running out of things I can do
IÂ’d like to stay, but everyday
Everything pushes me farther away
If you could show, help me to know
How itÂ’s supposed to be, oh where did it go?
Pleading, and needing,
And bleeding, and breathing
Feeding, exceeding
Where is everybody?
Trying, and lying
Defying, denying
Crying, and dying
Where is everybody?
Well, ok, enough, youÂ’ve had youÂ’re fun
But come on, there has got to be someone
HasnÂ’t yet become, so numb, and succomb
And goddamn, I am so tired of pretending,
Wishing I was ending,
When all IÂ’m really doing is trying to hide
And Keep it inside,
Fill it with lies
Open my eyes, maybe I wish I could try
Pleading, and needing,
And bleeding, and breathing
Feeding, exceeding
Where is everybody?
Trying, and lying
Defying, denying
Crying, and dying
Where is everybody?
Where Is Everybody?
Where Is Everybody? stands as a defining track from Nine Inch Nails' 1992 album, The Downward Spiral. This recording captures the industrial rock sound that Trent Reznor perfected during this era, blending distorted guitars with mechanical percussion to create a claustrophobic atmosphere. The song explores themes of isolation and existential dread, reflecting the darker, more introspective side of the artist's catalog. As part of a landmark album that redefined alternative music, the track showcases the band's ability to merge aggressive instrumentation with emotional vulnerability. It remains a staple in the group's live performances, resonating with audiences through its raw energy and haunting production. The work exemplifies the sonic experimentation that characterized the early 1990s industrial scene.