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God money I'll do anything for you.
God money just tell me what you want me to.
God money nail me up against the wall.
God money don't want everything he wants it all.
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
God money's not looking for the cure.
God money's not concerned with the sick among the pure.
God money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised.
God money's not one to choose
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
You know who you are.
God money just tell me what you want me to.
God money nail me up against the wall.
God money don't want everything he wants it all.
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
God money's not looking for the cure.
God money's not concerned with the sick among the pure.
God money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised.
God money's not one to choose
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
No you can't take it
No you can't take it
No you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Head like a hole.
Black as your soul.
I'd rather die than give you control.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
Bow down before the one you serve.
You're going to get what you deserve.
You know who you are.
Lyrics submitted by implode, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Track duration: 05:00
"Head Like a Hole" as written by Michael Reznor
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
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"I'll do anything for you": The people's fear of the ones in power, obeying their every command.
"Just tell me what you want me to": Facing the government's command.
"Nail me up against a wall": Punishment for disobeying or rebelling.
"Don't want everything, he wants it all": Their desire for wealth.
"No, you can't take it, no you can't take that away from me": They can't take away their freedom.
"Head like a hole": The empty minds, like a hole.
"Black as your soul": Their greed.
"I'd rather die, than give you control": Rebellion.
"Bow down before the one you serve, you're going to get what you deserve": Facing the punishment.
"Not looking for the cure": Not looking for a solution to the problem.
"Not concerned by the sick among the pure": Careless of the poor, giving the wealthy a higher class.
"Let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised": How they care more about themselves than they care about others.
"Not one to choose": How they don't choose to have a balanced wealth between the people.
It's basically about the government's greed and how the people rebel against them.
The meaning of "Head Like a Hole" could not be more plain.
And for those who think this is about a BDSM relationship... you are correct. The beast does not regard a woman's desires, but is a BDSMer. The mark of the beast is likely the BDSM logo.
You want the real story on the headwound??? You can see it in the "Closer" video at 4:14. Watch it again and know what you are watching. "You are the reason... I stay alive!"
But it definitly can be applied to addiction...its good to think outside the box.
At first I thought S & M but ALSO Rezner's a Bipolar so perhaps this is about the Demon of Drug Addiction (and mental illness)
Trent is basically saying that he will never give up control, sacrifice his freedom, and be empty headed or easily persuaded by darkened selfish souls. Trent Reznor was raised with a strict religious upbringing and some people feel that this song is a statement against the influence, power and greed of the church and organized religion. Others consider the lyrics to be tinged with sexual innuendo, namely S&M, a recurring theme of NIN's music. Reznor reportedly had drug problems in the past and the lyrics could also easily be interpreted as a stance against the power and influence of addiction. These multiple interpretations are typical of Reznor's lyrical approach.