Nine Inch Nails - Sanctified Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Sanctified' by Nine Inch Nails?

   The lyrics for 'Sanctified' were written by Trent Reznor, the frontman and primary creative force behind Nine Inch Nails.

2. Which album features the song 'Sanctified'?

   'Sanctified' is featured on Nine Inch Nails' debut studio album, 'Pretty Hate Machine,' released on October 20, 1989.

3. What addiction topic does 'Sanctified' address?

   'Sanctified' addresses addiction to cocaine, portrayed metaphorically through the imagery of a woman's irresistible influence, highlighting the struggles and allure associated with substance dependence.

4. What movie dialogue is featured in 'Sanctified'?

   The dialogue at the 3:20 mark in 'Sanctified' is from the 1978 movie 'Midnight Express,' where the character Billy Hayes reads a letter to his parents about his arrest in Turkey.

5. Who collaborated with Trent Reznor on 'Sanctified'?

   Richard Patrick, who later formed the band Filter, collaborated with Trent Reznor by contributing a guitar drone segue to the track, although he was not prominently featured on the album.

6. What elements are blended in the song 'Sanctified'?

   'Sanctified' blends a heavily synthesized electronic sound with elements of industrial and rock music, similar to the overall style of the 'Pretty Hate Machine' album.