The Background World
The Background World

Nine Inch Nails - The Background World Lyrics

Jul 21, 2017
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The Background World Lyrics

You left me here
What am I supposed to do?
I never dared to look inside
Just like you told me to
I'm going into you again
I know you saw it too
And I will keep myself awake
I know what's coming
I feel it's reaching through
There is no moving past
There is no better place
There is no future point in time
We will not get away

The world is bleeding out
It folds itself in two
Behind the background world
It's always bleeding through

Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure
(This is what you want?)
Are you sure

Are you sure

Writer(s): Trent Reznor
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'The Background World' by Nine Inch Nails?

    The lyrics to 'The Background World' were written by Trent Reznor, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer of Nine Inch Nails.

  2. What album is 'The Background World' from?

    'The Background World' is from Nine Inch Nails' ninth studio album, 'Bad Witch,' which was released on June 22, 2018.

  3. What kind of themes does 'The Background World' explore?

    'The Background World' explores themes of existential despair, inevitability, and the sense of a crumbling world. It aligns with Nine Inch Nails' frequent lyrical focus on dark and introspective subjects.

  4. What musical genres does Nine Inch Nails typically incorporate in their music?

    Nine Inch Nails incorporates genres like industrial rock, industrial dance, electro-industrial, industrial metal, electronic rock, and alternative metal. Their music often features complex time signatures, noise, and distortion, along with dynamic vocal shifts.

  5. Who are the current members of Nine Inch Nails?

    The current members of Nine Inch Nails include Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Robin Finck, Alessandro Cortini, and Ilan Rubin. Atticus Ross officially joined as a full-time member in 2016.

  6. Has Nine Inch Nails won any Grammy Awards?

    Yes, Nine Inch Nails has won two Grammy Awards for the songs 'Wish' in 1992 and 'Happiness in Slavery' in 1996. They have been nominated a total of 13 times.

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