The Day the World Went Away
Nine Inch Nails
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I'd listen to the words he'd say But in his voice I heard decay The plastic face forced to portray All the insides left cold and gray There is a place that still remains It eats the fear it eats the pain The sweetest price he'll have to pay The day the whole world went away Na na nah Na na na, nah Na na nah Na na na , nah
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Written by: TRENT REZNOR
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"The Day the World Went Away" was released on July 20, 1999. It served as the lead single for Nine Inch Nails' third studio album, "The Fragile".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was able to reach the No. 17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest-charting single by Nine Inch Nails to date.
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Music StructureThe song is unique as it does not have a traditional drum beat, a key element in most rock standards.
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Musical InfluencesThe song is noted for its mix of sonically soft verses and loud, heavy choruses, a musical dynamic often used by Nine Inch Nails.
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Cover VersionAn instrumentally stripped down version of the song appears on the band's 2002 album "Still."
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Live Performances"The Day the World Went Away" is often included in the band's live performances and has been featured on their live album "And All That Could Have Been".
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Music VideoThough rarely played, a music video for the song was created but it was never officially released. The video features the band in the studio and backstage at shows.
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The Terminator ConnectionThe song was featured in the promotional teaser trailer for the film "Terminator: Dark Fate" in May 2019.
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Album RankingThe song is considered a critical standout on The Fragile album, despite its comparatively lower chart performance than other singles from the album.
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Song LyricsCritics interpret the lyrics of the song by stating that it focuses on a significant loss or end of something momentous.
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Appearance in Popular CultureThe song was also featured in the 2002 military science fiction film, "We Were Soldiers."
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often cited by music critics as showcasing the band's wide range of musical styles, highlighting their versatility in powerful, distorted sounds as well as softer, more introspective moments.
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Trent Reznor's RoleTrent Reznor, the lead vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist of Nine Inch Nails, wrote and co-produced "The Day the World Went Away".
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