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The lyrics are in Creole French. It is one of the many [[NIN]] songs that includes the phrase "[[Nothing Can Stop Me Now]]," and one of the few to include a vocalist other than Reznor. In addition, it was the first instrumental written for ''The Fragile.'' [https://www.theninhotline.com/archives/articles/display/889]
===Song Credits===
*Vocals: Denise Milfort
*Drums: Bill Rieflin
*Cello: Willie
==About==
The song itself was conceived during a very dark period in Reznor's life. When [[2009/06/03 Mansfield, MA|on stage]] in 2009 he disclosed that he had rented a house at the time on an ocean with the external intent to write some music, but in reality had contemplated suicide there. This song was the only song to come out of that time and place. He still feels strange playing it live because it serves as a reminder of this period.
<blockquote>Debussy. I was sitting in Big Sur, losing my mind. His contribution was that you need to be regimented, with whatever you decide to do. When I was sitting there, Debussy and I had a mind meld for a second. I felt the need to plagiarize the title, "La Mer". He revolutionized the Mozart bullshit world of everything was rigid and stabilized.</blockquote>
==Appearances==