Survivalism

Nine Inch Nails

About Survivalism

"Survivalism" is a song by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from their fifth studio album, Year Zero (2007). It was released as the album's lead single. The single was released digitally on the iTunes Store on March 13, 2007, and the CD and vinyl singles were released internationally on April 2, 2007. On February 14, 2007, a clip of the chorus to "Survivalism" was first heard by fans calling the telephone number 1-310-295-1040, which was found by joining discolored numerals on the back of a tour T-shirt. FMQB reported that "Survivalism" would arrive at radio stations on February 27 with an add date of March 6, but 102.1 The Edge in Toronto debuted the song on February 15, and on the next day, it was officially played on radio stations across the United States. It was later made available on Nine Inch Nails' Myspace page. As with "The Hand That Feeds" and "Only", the "Survivalism" multi-track GarageBand file was released by the band for fan remixing on March 13. It can be downloaded on the album's website. 


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2007
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I should have listened to her; so hard to keep control
We kept on eating, but our bloated belly's still not full
She gave us all she had, but we went and took some more
Can't seem to shut her legs; our mother nature is a whore

[Chorus:]
I got my propaganda
I got revisionism
I got my violence
In hi-def ultra-realism
All a part of this great nation
I got my fist
I got my plan
I got survivalism

Hypnotic sound of sirens echoing through the street
The cocking of the rifles, the marching of the feet
You see your world on fire; don't try to act surprised
We did just what you told us
Lost our faith along the way and found ourselves believing your lies

[Chorus]

All bruised and broken, bleeding, she asked to take my hand
I turned, just keep on walking
But you'd do the same thing in the circumstance; I'm sure you'll understand

[Chorus]

(You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism
You got your pacifism
I got survivalism)

(I got survivalism)

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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: JOEL ZIMMERMAN, TRENT MICHAEL REZNOR

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10 facts about this song

Formation
"Survivalism" is a single by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from their fifth studio album, "Year Zero."
Release Information
The song was officially released for airplay on February 27, 2007, as the lead single from the album.
Chart Performance
"Survivalism" reached No. 1 on the Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Survivalism" was co-directed by Alex Lieu, Rob Sheridan, and Trent Reznor, the band's frontman. - It is set in a dystopian future, showcasing various people's lives through surveillance footage.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics deal with themes of government surveillance and paranoia, fitting into the dystopian concept of the "Year Zero" album.
Musical Composition
The song exemplifies Nine Inch Nails' signature blend of electronic and industrial rock elements.
Live Performances
"Survivalism" became a concert staple during the band's live performances and has been performed at almost every show since the song's release.
Critical Reception
Critical response to "Survivalism" was generally positive, with many praising its powerful lyrics and catchy hooks.
Dissemination
Promoting the song, Nine Inch Nails launched an alternate reality game which included leaving USB drives in concert venues with leaked songs and cryptic messages.
Artwork
The artwork accompanying the single’s release mimicked a thermal image, fitting in with the song's surveillance theme.

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