Capital G
Paul Epworth, Nine Inch Nails
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I pushed the button and elected him to office, and He pushed the button, and he dropped the bomb You pushed the button, and could watch it on the television Those motherfuckers didn't last too long I'm sick of hearing 'bout the have and have-not's Have some personal accountability The biggest problem with the way that we are doing things is The more we let you have, the less that I'll be keeping for me Well, I used to stand for something Now I'm on my hands and knees Turning in my god for this one And he signs his name with a capital G Don't give a shit about the temperature in Guatemala Don't really see what all the fuss is about Ain't gonna worry about no future generations And I'm sure somebody's gonna figure it out Don't try to tell me that some power can corrupt a person You haven't had enough to know what it's like You're only angry 'cause you wish you were in my position Now nod your head because you know that I'm right, all right! Well, I used to stand for something But forgot what that could be There's a lot of me inside you Maybe you're afraid to see Well, I used to stand for something Now I'm on my hands and knees Turning in my god for this one And he signs his name with a capital G Well, I used to stand for something But forgot what that could be There's a lot of me inside you Maybe you're afraid to see Well, I used to stand for something Now I'm on my hands and knees Turning in my god for this one And he signs his name with a capital G
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Written by: Trent Reznor
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"Capital G" was created by the band Nine Inch Nails, an American industrial rock band founded in 1988 by lead singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist Trent Reznor.
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Album FeatureThe song is from the band's fifth studio album, "Year Zero," which was released in 2007.
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Conceptual ThemeThe "Year Zero" album is a concept album that critiques the U.S. government's politics. "Capital G" is one of the most politically explicit songs in it.
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Music VideoA music video was created for "Capital G", directed by Robert Hales, featuring a sampling of the imagery found on the Year Zero websites and the USB drives that were part of the album's alternate reality game marketing campaign.
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Lyric InterpretationsThe "G" in "Capital G" is widely interpreted by fans as standing for "Greed", although Trent Reznor has never explicitly confirmed this.
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Record LabelNine Inch Nails was with record labels TVT, Interscope, and Nothing at different times before Reznor formed his own label, Null Corporation, in 2007. "Capital G" was released under Interscope Records.
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Musical Style"Capital G" incorporates elements of electronic rock, industrial rock, and digital hardcore.
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Political CriticismThe song is viewed as a commentary against the George W. Bush administration, with lyrics that suggest the government's manipulation and control over individuals.
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Remixes"Capital G" has been remixed by several artists, including Paul Epworth and Switch.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the "Capital G" single, like all of the artwork related to the "Year Zero" album, was done by Rob Sheridan.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made its way to number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in July 2007.
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Live Performances"Capital G" has been consistently featured in Nine Inch Nails' live sets since its creation.
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Public EngagementAs a part of the album's alternate reality game, fans could find the lyrics to "Capital G" (along with all the other songs on Year Zero) on a USB drive hidden at a NIN concert venue.
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