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Nine Inch Nails — The Good Soldier
Album: Year Zero
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:23
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Gunfire in the street, where we used to meet
Echoes out a beat when the bass goes "bomb"
Right over my head, step over the dead
Remember what you said, you know, the part about life
Is just a waking dream, well, I know what you mean
But that ain't how it seems right here, right now
How can this be real? I can barely feel
Anymore

I am trying
To see
I am trying
To believe
This is not where
I should be
I am trying
To believe

Blood hardens in the sand, cold metal in my hand
Hope you understand the way that things are gonna be
There's nowhere left to hide 'cause God is on our side
I keep telling myself

I am trying
To see
I am trying
To believe
This is not where
I should be
I am trying
To believe
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NiN must have been the loudest band I've ever witnessed live. It was on a festival, I was standing way, way in the back, but I had trouble to keep myself standing straight. The music was great though. But unbelievably loud. I often wonder if it's me, or if the sound people at concerts actually have turned the volume knob higher and higher as time progressed. But I can't remember having physical discomfort 30 years ago without wearing ear plugs at a concert. I guess my ear drums were more flexible back then. So yeah, it's probably me :-)
Posted 3 days ago by reijkman    [ Reply ]
 SCULLY wrote:

i think i missed out on the nails but how? well no time to loose better go and buy some albums. thanks RP😀



Jump into the center of the pool with "The Downward Spiral!"
Posted 1 month ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Definitely need more NIN on RP.
Posted 1 month ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Not enough NIN or FNM and no Suzerain whatsovever - I'll definitely be submitting a few tunes from this awesome London band!
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Love hearing Trent on RP!  {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by pigtail    [ Reply ]
Putting the paradise in Radio Paradise, nice.
Posted 7 years ago by morefigs    [ Reply ]
i think i missed out on the nails but how? well no time to loose better go and buy some albums. thanks RP😀
Posted 7 years ago by SCULLY    [ Reply ]
LOVE THIS
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Always up for NIN in the middle of the day - that little extra edge is most welcome!  {#Guitarist}

 
hear hear {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
cool
Posted 8 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Always up for NIN in the middle of the day - that little extra edge is most welcome!  {#Guitarist}
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Very nice live BTW, try it if you have a chance! A lot of pure energy and great sound!
Posted 9 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
So very 90's, lackluster.
Might work as a juxtaposed backing track to as fight scene in an indie film.
Meh. 
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
Wow! NIN. This is a rare treat. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 9 years ago by ashmj000    [ Reply ]
 kinda mellow for them but I dig that rhythm.. {#Smile}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
I love NiN!!!
Posted 10 years ago by wellmm    [ Reply ]
 ShaunJ wrote:


Caught NIN on their Tension Tour last fall. One of the best concerts I have seen in a while. Check out the concert DVD (filmed at Staples Center in L.A.) on Vimeo Channel. {#Bananajam}

 
Was at that show at Staples...it was truly amazing.  So glad to have the video, wish the blu-ray/surround sound would be released.  Also saw the tour before, Lights in the Night Sky, at The Forum a few years back...very good as well.
Posted 10 years ago by robbeek    [ Reply ]
Crunchy mmmm something to sink your teeth into ...
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
Nine Inch Nails always pounds out some excellent music !!

 

Caught NIN on their Tension Tour last fall. One of the best concerts I have seen in a while. Check out the concert DVD (filmed at Staples Center in L.A.) on Vimeo Channel. {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
This is what I love about RP.  It is probably the only station where you will hear the Beatles, Shins, Alt-J, Andrew Bird, and Nine Inch Nails on the same day.  

That's what I call variety. 
Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Nine Inch Nails always pounds out some excellent music !!
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Yes, Yes, Yes ... 


Businessgypsy wrote:
Trent, congrats on your well deserved Oscar for scoring The Social Network. Looking forward to much more of this work from you, in the footsteps of fellow former frontmen Danny Elfman and Mark Mothersbaugh.

Great interview here with Reznor on his shift to film scoring.


 


Posted 11 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
what he/she said ... 

aspicer wrote:
YES!!!  Finally some NIN on RP!  Thank you!  More please... 
 

 


Posted 11 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear NIN on RP! 
Posted 11 years ago by foothillfreak    [ Reply ]
8 up to a 9. Strong.
Posted 12 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
This is very cool.
 
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Okay - I'm from bumf*ck Nevada, and my only exposure to NIN has been a couple of really scary videos that made me X them off my list of artists to ever listen to or watch or go see.

This song is scary - but not like the videos. It's creepy, but compelling. Am I going over to "the dark side"? I've had some bad nightmares that were sparked by songs like this one - dunno if it's the beat, or the synthesizers, or what. NIN just creeps me out. I'll keep trying, but they seem to tap into my most horrifying nightmares and make them into music. Great for someone else to hear, but for me? Not so much.

And to chase this song with a dark, nightmarish "Broken Arrow" is, I suppose, poetic justice. For reasons known only to me, I think I might have to go away from this set.
 
Oh yeah.   It's creepy and dark.  It's the effect he is going for.   
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
YES!!!  Finally some NIN on RP!  Thank you!  More please... 
 
Posted 13 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Ho Hum, always the same sound. Ho Hum....
Posted 13 years ago by eltom    [ Reply ]
Dear RP, the Nails? well allright!  I'm down. Now then, howz 'bout my fave please- Deftones.     thank yuh, thank yuh vrry much.
Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
 davin wrote:
Very nice.

I did a little review of NIN on their Lights in the Sky tour here:

https://www.davingreenwell.com/archive/2008/12/lights_in_the_sky.php 

 

 
What a great review, davin!  As I posted elsewhere, I'm in a better place now, so I can finally appreciate the various nuances of Reznor's music.  I'm printing your review to use as a reference-point for how to start my NIN library.  Thanks muchly! {#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Back in May of last year, I was not in a very good space.  Lots of negativity and scariness. Nightmares and rather freaky events.  Now, though, things are much better. I can listen to this song, and NIN in general, without worrying about waking up screaming from some horrific mind-f*ck.  I like this song because the beat is herky-jerky, like a zombie-walk.  The vocal is creepily soothing.  I think I'm starting to embrace the darker side of my psyche, without fear.

And once I get this entry posted, I'm going out to pick flowers and pet puppies. {#Daisy}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Trent, congrats on your well deserved Oscar for scoring The Social Network. Looking forward to much more of this work from you, in the footsteps of fellow former frontmen Danny Elfman and Mark Mothersbaugh.

Great interview here with Reznor on his shift to film scoring.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
meh. not the worst of it, but a little nin goes a long way.
Posted 13 years ago by artseechick    [ Reply ]
 Jared wrote:
You'd be surprised how many other great songs he also has that "could" get airplay here.
 

Yes, I second the vote for more NIN on RP!! If Maynard's (of Tool) side projects are in regular rotation now, Trent can be too!
Posted 14 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
Huh, Trent Reznor is much more soulful than I expected. (Don't know their work except "Hole in your Head".)
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Bill: Please more NIN on RP!
Posted 14 years ago by belalugosi    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
wow. i really liked that.
 
Yeah, me too. It really caught my attention here at work.

Posted 14 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
wow. i really liked that.
Posted 14 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
You'd be surprised how many other great songs he also has that "could" get airplay here.
Posted 14 years ago by Jared    [ Reply ]
Okay - I'm from bumf*ck Nevada, and my only exposure to NIN has been a couple of really scary videos that made me X them off my list of artists to ever listen to or watch or go see.

This song is scary - but not like the videos. It's creepy, but compelling. Am I going over to "the dark side"? I've had some bad nightmares that were sparked by songs like this one - dunno if it's the beat, or the synthesizers, or what. NIN just creeps me out. I'll keep trying, but they seem to tap into my most horrifying nightmares and make them into music. Great for someone else to hear, but for me? Not so much.

And to chase this song with a dark, nightmarish "Broken Arrow" is, I suppose, poetic justice. For reasons known only to me, I think I might have to go away from this set.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard NiN on RP. Nice. Unexpected.

Of course I could have been blissed out in some altered state when it was broadcast earlier.
Posted 14 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
 raerae333 wrote:
while not my favorite by them, I'm so glad to hear some NIN on RP!!!  i don't think most of their stuff fits into the typical RP sound, but a few NIN songs would work for sure...alot more when we do a rockier than normal set :)
 

was just about to say approximately the same thing...but you totally beat me to it. and summed it up probably more eloquently than i would have.
{#High-five}


Posted 14 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
while not my favorite by them, I'm so glad to hear some NIN on RP!!!  i don't think most of their stuff fits into the typical RP sound, but a few NIN songs would work for sure...alot more when we do a rockier than normal set :)
Posted 14 years ago by raerae333    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear that Mr. Reznor is staying positive! {#Lol}

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
NIN are a band best appreciated live.
Ninbesideyouintime

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I am relieved to hear NIN on Radio Paradise!  While I don't really listen to any NIN post-Fragile, it's better than nothing.  I'm surprised I haven't heard anything off the Fragile on RP yet.
Posted 14 years ago by smokingpikachu    [ Reply ]
Very nice.

I did a little review of NIN on their Lights in the Sky tour here:

https://www.davingreenwell.com/archive/2008/12/lights_in_the_sky.php 

 

Posted 14 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Hey! You're finally playing some NIN! This whole album is great!
Posted 15 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
YES! More NIN please!
Posted 15 years ago by Paolo_Chiara    [ Reply ]
about bloody time
Posted 15 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
Saw NIN for the second time when they came to Charlottesville last year.  It was definately the most cinematic show I've ever seen.  Trent has probably set a new bar for big name band concert tours with his Lights in the Sky tour.  (sounded great too.)  Me I'm not, was freaky when played live, and a highlight for me.  My wife and I both turn that song up now whenever we have it in the CD player.  Would be worth a listen here.   The Beginning of the End is really catchy as well.
 

Posted 15 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]

Trent was mesmerizing at Sasquatch this year - all business, no pandering to the audience; over an hour of tightly packed, energetic, end-to-end mayhem. . .

Freaking awesome!!!


Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 erichb wrote:
I never thought I'd see the day when NIN was played on Radio Paradise.  Bill, you never cease to amaze me.  Keep up the great work.
 
Plus the song is pretty good!

Posted 15 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
I like{#Smile}
Posted 15 years ago by jblankenship    [ Reply ]
I never thought I'd see the day when NIN was played on Radio Paradise.  Bill, you never cease to amaze me.  Keep up the great work.
Posted 15 years ago by erichb    [ Reply ]
Very interesting. . .NIN on RP. . .have I seen (heard) everything?
Posted 15 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
base line is cool
Posted 15 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
WoW, NIN on RP! It's a good day
Posted 15 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]