Came Back Haunted

Nine Inch Nails

About Came Back Haunted

"Came Back Haunted" is a single by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, from their eighth studio album, Hesitation Marks. It was the band's first single after signing with Columbia Records.


Year:
2013
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Ha-ha-haunted

The throat is deep and the mouth is wide
Saw some things on the other side
Made me promise to never tell
But you know me, I can't help myself

Now I've got something you have to see
They put something inside of me
The smile is red and its eyes are black
I don't think I'll be coming back

I don't believe it
I had to see it
I came back haunted
I came back haunted

I said goodbye but I
I had to try
I came back haunted
C-C-C-came back haunted

Everywhere now reminding me
I am not who I used to be
I'm afraid this has just begun
Consequences for what I've done, yeah

I don't believe it
I had to see it
I came back, I came back haunted
C-C-C-came back haunted

I said goodbye but I
I had to try
I came back, I came back haunted
I C-C-C-came back haunted

I don't believe it
I had to see it
I came back,  I came back haunted
C-C-C-came back haunted

I said goodbye but I
I had to try
I came back, I came back haunted
C-C-C-came back haunted

They tried to tell me but I
I couldn't stop myself and I
I came back, I came back haunted
C-C-C-came back haunted

Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop
Came back ha-ha-haunted
Just can't
Stop

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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: Trent Reznor

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9 facts about this song

Release Information
"Came Back Haunted" was released as the lead single from the eighth studio album of Nine Inch Nails, "Hesitation Marks", on June 6, 2013.
Music Genre
The song is categorized under the genre Industrial rock.
Artist and Song Recognition
Nine Inch Nails, the American industrial rock band, was formed by Trent Reznor who also wrote and performed "Came Back Haunted".
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Came Back Haunted" reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and also reached No. 37 on the US Rock Airplay chart.
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by legendary filmmaker David Lynch. This marked their first collaboration since 1997 when Reznor produced the soundtrack for Lynch’s film "Lost Highway".
Music Video Themes
The music video is known for its fast cuts, flashing lights, and disturbing imagery, which contain a clear warning for those susceptible to seizures due to photosensitivity.
Return after Hiatus
The song signified the return of the band after a four-year hiatus. The lyrics reference Reznor's return to the music world with the line "I said goodbye, but I, I had to try / I came back haunted."
Artistic Connection
This song is considered a bridge between the sound of Nine Inch Nails' early albums and the band's new direction. It contains the aggressive electronics and beats of their earlier work, while introducing more melodic elements.
Critical Reception
The track was well received by critics, with many highlighting the song's balance between Nine Inch Nails' classic sound and a new musical direction.

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