Wish

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About Wish

"Wish" is a song by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from their debut EP Broken (1992). It was released in 1992 as a promotional single from the EP. The drumming on the track was performed by Martin Atkins."Wish" was remixed twice for the companion disc to the EP, Fixed, as "Wish (Remix)" and "Fist Fuck". Both remixes were produced by J. G. Thirlwell."Wish" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1993. Referencing a lyric from the song, Trent Reznor later joked that his epitaph should read: "REZNOR: Died. Said 'fist fuck' and won a Grammy." 


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This is the first day of my last days
I built it up now I take it apart climbed up real high now fall down
Real far
No need for me to stay the last thing left I just threw it away
I put my faith in god and my trust in you
Now there's nothing more fucked up I could do
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
I'm the one without a soul I'm the one with this big fucking hole
No new tale to tell twenty-six years on my way to hell
Gotta listen to your big time hard line bad luck fist f*ck
Don't think you're having all the fun
You know me I hate everyone
Wish there was something real wish there was something true
Wish there was something real in this world full of you
I want to but I can't turn back
But I want to

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Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails (abbreviated as NIN, sometimes stylized as NIИ) is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction. Nine Inch Nails' music straddles a wide range of genres. After recording a new album, Reznor (until the 2009 Wave Goodbye Tour) usually assembles a live band to perform with him. The touring band features a revolving lineup that often rearranges songs to fit a live setting. On stage, Nine Inch Nails often employs visual elements to accompany performances, which frequently include light shows. more »

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Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL

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12 facts about this song

GRAMMY AWARD
"Wish" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1993, marking one of the most prestigious recognitions in Nine Inch Nails' career.
SONG CREDITS
The song was written by Trent Reznor, who is the lead vocalist, primary musician, songwriter, and creative force behind Nine Inch Nails.
MUSIC VIDEO
Its music video, directed by Peter Christopherson, features the band playing inside a cage while an audience attempts to break in, visually embodying the song’s aggressive tone.
ALBUM CREDITS
"Wish" appears on Nine Inch Nails' EP "Broken", released in 1992, which marked a harder, more aggressive direction for the band’s music.
MUSICAL STYLE
The instrumental of the song is characterized by heavy electric guitar riffs, pounding drums, and shrill, distorted vocals, mirroring the industrial genre Nine Inch Nails is known for.
LYRICS
The lyrics of "Wish" are often seen as expressing frustration and aggression. As with many Nine Inch Nails songs, the lyrics are open to interpretation.
TOUR PRESENCE
"Wish" became a staple of Nine Inch Nails' live performances, often provoking intense crowd reactions.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
During the Dissonance tour in 1995, the band Pearl Jam often joined Nine Inch Nails on stage to perform this song.
TRACK NUMBER
"Wish" is the third track on the "Broken" EP.
COVER VERSIONS
Multiple bands, such as Steve Vai, Brand New, and Linkin Park, have covered "Wish" during their live performances.
EXPLICIT CONTENT
"Wish" contains explicit language, and as a result, sometimes has its lyrics censored when played on the radio or TV.
SALES
As part of the "Broken" EP, "Wish" helped drive the EP to achieve platinum status, selling over one million copies.

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