From http://anotherversionofthetruth.com/artist.htm, Philomena writes:
<blockquote>When I was 17 my bf & me went to this show at a flashclub, this local band, not
great but loud, you know, and rumored to be very real, very Resistance with a
capital R.</blockquote>
Maybe Capital G is about a government so large and bold that it's Government with a capital G. That seems to be a big push of this concept. --[[User:Tsguitar|Tsguitar]] 21:44, 22 February 2007 (PST)
God and Government. Same thing. [[User:Aeonite|Aeonite]] 21:50, 22 February 2007 (PST)
i was thinking along the same lines.. the guns god and government theory
I figured the G was for god. I think that's because it follows that "god for this one" lyric. Just sounded like that when I listened to it not focused for once
17:12, 10 April 2007 (PDT)[[User:Alfrin|Alfrin]]
== Theories ==
I don't think that belongs in the main page. [[User:Waeayovooo|Waeayovooo]] 11:51, 6 April 2007 (PDT)
== This is pretty idiotic Song meaning Straight from TR's mouth == Sorry to erase the debate, but the song meaning has now come straight from the horses mouth: At this German magazine: http://www.motor.de/motormeinung/motor.de/nine_inch_nails_der_apokalyptische_reiter.htmlthey ask: Capital G scheint aber schon ziemlich deutlich auf George W. zugeschnitten zu sein, oder?or roughly, "Capital G is about George W., right?" Trent responds:"Capital G." bedeutet "Greed". or"Capital G" refers to "Greed"
Not only are there multiple grammatical and spelling errors but he does go on this page, but the theories section is completely off base. If you want to have that 'non-political non-threatening' explanation of what the song is about, than, alright, it's a theory. But this song is blatantly about President George W. Bush. Not only does it say 'I pushed the button and elected ''him'' to office" it then says "and ''he'' signs ''his'' name with a capital G". Also, if Trent Reznor is singing from the point of view of someone who used to 'stand for something' and no longer cares for other people/things, and this person is the one that put capital G into office, then it's safe can be applied to assume Reznor is saying that those who put him into office are these such people. Not only do the lyrics STRONGLY suggest this as the true meaning of the song, but the incident Reznor had with MTV, along with how many times during the With_Teeth tour that he used images of Bush to portray the negative aspects of his song lyrics, both provide a background to his feelings towards Bush and what he has done as a President. Whether these opinions accurately reflect his fans or not, or if this interpretation would offend anyone who read it, does not matter, as it is clearly Reznor's viewwhomever you feel appropriate. [[User:Jgrizzy89|Jgrizzy89]] 18:48, 10 April 2007 (PDT)
:I think theories should stay at the bottom of the page, we don't want every yahoo posting their interpretations of songs. For example: I know some goth kid is going to think the great destroyer is about himself (barf) when itInfo's infact about (atleast I think) about a vector for Red Horse. Plus why would capital G be about GW when this is way way after GW went out of office? 14 years been added to be exact. G could stand for Greed, or any other character in the ARG that has been electedmain page. So in short, not for sure it's about the current president as of today -[[User:Velvolver|Velvolver]] 11:31, 11 April 2007 (PDT)
:http: Leo's been the one moving it to the top//www.exterminal.net/notes. So far htm also backs up the only theories being posted are "G=Greed" interp, since the more or less widly accepted onesauthor of that note write arrows from monetary figures and "why do this?" to "capital G. People are free " Good to elaborate, but if you feel a theory is unknown or not widly held yousee 42e sticking with Reznor's original interp... shows they're encouraged working closely. Granted we had no reason to move expect otherwise, but it 's nice to the talk section :D -know. - [[User:BurnHavocDij|BurnHavocDij]] 308:0425, 11 17 April 2007 (ESTPDT)
==The Theories Section==I just changed the wording of the "Theories" section on the page. Hopefully it will bring meaningful discussion about these theories to this page.--[[User:Leo3375|Leo3375]] 14:00, 11 April 2007 (PDT):If there is going I'm all for just adding links to be a Theories subsection in the articles, it makes more sense respective [[Echoing The Sound|ETS]] threads for it each song. That seems to be near the topway to go, as ETS is a much better place to discuss things such as this. --[[User:Tony|Tony]] 14:37, with 11 April 2007 (PDT)::Ooh! Good idea! I can remove the rest of Theories section from the general information about the song page and add external links to ETS!--[[User:Leo3375|Leo3375]] 14:38, 11 April 2007 (MeaningsPDT):::Anyway you guys wanna do it. ^_^ --[[User:GrayscaleRain|GrayscaleRain]] 14:39, interpretations, relationships, etc.11 April 2007 (PDT).
:As for the theory ==Capital G==I just thought I'd say if you look at preordering Year Zero on Amazon there is a little sticker that says "Including Survivalism and Capital G" suggesting it's about George Wmight be a single to come. Bush, it makes sense because heThought I's the one who attacked other sovereign nations without Congressional approvald help you guys.
:That's what I think anyway.--[[User:Leo3375|Leo3375]] 12:12, 11 April 2007 (PDT)== Sounds Like? ==
:: While I would normally support Do we need the external link that, the concept album is supposed to have been "transported" back in time from year zero, so Bush wouldn't be very accurate describes it as he hasn't been in power for almost a decade and having a half decades by year zero. I'm supporting swing blah blah? As now any of us (with some proper research) can hear it on our own? Like with the theory Vessel article saying it sounded like Down In It, I dont think we need someone telling us how it sounds now that it's in regard to government regulated beliefsits available... It's Especially because its a reference short description... [[User:Jgrizzy89|Jgrizzy89]] 16:34, 11 April 2007 (PDT):The external link is to hardliner christians who control religion in the country, the types who get angry if you type god insted an early review of God''Year Zero. He's basically commenting on ' You can take it down and move it to the fucked up state people are in with accepting a government regulated belief in "GodYear Zero" rather than the individual beliefs in whatever form of god page if you prefer. I've frequented places online where I've been threatened with kickbans and IP bans for not capitalizing the G in god so I can perfectly well understand where this song is probally comming fromd like. -- [[User:BurnHavocLeo3375|BurnHavocLeo3375]] 1618:1058, 12 April 11 2007 (ESTPDT)
::: @Leo: Facts first, theory second. It's a pretty standard convention for wiki-writing, stemming from generally accepted journalism and encyclopedia style guides, and it just makes sense. Casual readers can get meaningful info (lyrics, dates performed, remixes etc) without having to slog through a dozen conflicting theories about what the song means if theory-stuff is at the bottom.== Second single? ==
Any evidence other than the sticker? [[User:Pomte|Pomte]] 21:: I'm also in the camp that capital G does not refer to GWB. Yes, Reznor has openly bashed him, and I agree 100% with those sentiments... but that's just not what's being referenced here. The big G could be God, Government, Greed... possibly Guns09, but that doesn't feel right.16 April 2007 (PDT)
::: Hey, it's art, not a lecture. Maybe it's intentionally *gasp* open to interpretation. -- [[User:Dij|Dij]] 16:34, April 11 2007 (EST)== Miscellaneous ==
:::: While I agree It's not clear as to certain degrees, there IS a table on contents for a reason. Nontheless if you feel that that kinda stuff should be at who the unknown inmate is who was found with the bottom, you are free to edit all audio evidence "Capital G" so the pages and move them down. Just try to be consistant and move them ALL down rather than just one or twospeculative tag has been added. -- [[User:BurnHavocAbject|BurnHavocAbject]] 1611:5627, April 11 16th Aprial 2007 (ESTPDT)
I just don't see why an overview == Possibly of Theories should be kept separate from information such as a song's meaning and interpretations. Isn't a theory a type of song interpretation? For now I'm keeping the Theories sections where they are, and any elaboration on them should be on that particular article's Discussion page. That is what we're doing here, for example.--[[User:Leo3375|Leo3375]] 13:54, 11 April 2007 (PDT)some value ==
: I think he's suggusting that both sections Theories exhibitA and Miscellaneous the actual Capital G from Year Zero is different in that exhibitA is out of phase -- where one has a crest the other has a trough (and possibly credits to appear after or before Lyricswhen at the same position in the song) should be put below Appearances, Versions and Lyrics, not just move or remove the theories section itself, that I don't know if there's any way more relevant facts about to see if the songs are up front and data has anything hidden when comparing the interpertations and opinions are later on in two. Also, if this has been pointed out before I offer my condolances because I've been out of the articleARG loop for a while. -- [[User:BurnHavocEdman274|BurnHavocEdman274]] 1714:3300, April 11 2007 13 January 2008 (ESTPST)
Can I write a description for * Yep, it? :D --'s already been found. sorry everyone. [[User:GrayscaleRainEdman274|GrayscaleRainEdman274]] 14:3612, 11 April 2007 13 January 2008 (PDTPST)
==The Theories Section==I just changed the wording of the "Theories" section on the page* You're almost a year late.. Hopefully it will bring meaningful discussion about these theories to this page.--[[User:Leo3375|Leo3375]] 14:00, 11 April 2007 (PDT): IYou'm all for just adding links to the respective [[Echoing The Sound|ll be fine. Just look over ETS]] threads for each song. That seems and here to be the way to go, as ETS is make sure you're not asking a much better place to discuss things such as thisredundant question. --[[User:TonyNe0v001|TonyNe0v001]] 1416:3738, 11 April 2007 13 January 2008 (PDTPST)