Tagged: Trent Reznor

The Collector

“The Collector” by Nine Inch Nails

“The Collector” is a song that originally came out on 3 May 2005 as part of “With Teeth”, which Nine Inch Nail fans would recognize as the title of the band’s fourth studio album. The labels behind...

Hurt

Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” Lyrics Meaning

There are two prevailing theories concerning the meaning of this classic song (“Hurt”). One is that it fits the overall narrative of “The Downward Spiral” CD, with one of the main themes of the album...

The Lighthouse

“The Lighthouse” by Halsey

As we have pointed out in the recent past, songs that rely on religious symbolism are – by the very historical nature of said symbols, characters or what have you – open to various...

You Asked for This

“You Asked for This” by Halsey

On “You Asked for This”, Halsey seems to be taking a blame-the-victim approach. And unfortunately, said victim would be the vocalist herself. In other words, the titular “you”, i.e. the addressee, appears to be the selfsame...

Girl is a Gun

“Girl is a Gun” by Halsey

“If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is in fact a bona fide concept album, as Halsey has stated. Or in the very least, it does a good job of regurgitating the same themes throughout. And the...

Yaáburnee

“Ya’aburnee” by Halsey

Most listeners would likely haste to conclude that the narrator of “Yaáburnee” is addressing a dearly-departed loved one due to the nature of the lyrics, which are highlighted by the phrase “before I bury...

1121

Halsey’s “1121” Lyrics Meaning

The title of this song is actually a date which would more commonly be notated as 11/21, i.e. the 21st of November. That was the day, more specifically on 21 November 2020, in which Halsey discovered that she...

Whispers

“Whispers” by Halsey

“Whispers” is a song which, motif-wise, conjures up images somewhat similar to “Honey“, i.e. Halsey being caught up in some type of serious inner conflict. But in this case it is the need for love which...