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{{song | {{song | ||
| title = Only | | title = Only | ||
| − | | album = [[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]] | + | | album = ''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]]'' |
| length = 4:22 | | length = 4:22 | ||
| − | | versions = Only<br>Only (Richard X Remix)<br>Only (El-P Remix) | + | | versions = Only<br>Only (Richard X Remix)<br>Only (El-P Remix)<br>Only (''[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]]'') |
| − | | live = | + | | live = [[Live: With Teeth]] through Present |
}} | }} | ||
==About== | ==About== | ||
| − | + | ''''''Only'''''' is the eighth track on the 2005 album ''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]].'' It was released as a [[Only (halo)|single]] in summer 2005, receiving the designation of [[Halo]] 20. It is known for it's upbeat and synthesizer-driven instrumentation, and casual lyric delivery, reminiscent of 1989's [[Down In It (song)|Down In It]]. | |
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| + | "Only" was the second song that saw release of the master tracks for fan remixes. | ||
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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
| − | Like most NIN songs, the true inspiration for the lyrics has never been revealed. The lyrics suggest that this song is about internal identity struggles, possibly relating to split personalities. Themes in this song are similar to the film | + | Like most NIN songs, the true inspiration for the lyrics has never been revealed. The lyrics suggest that this song is about internal identity struggles, possibly relating to split personalities. Themes in this song are similar to the film ''Fight Club,'' which was directed by [[David Fincher]], who directed the music video for this song. |
===Down In It=== | ===Down In It=== | ||
| − | Only contains a verse that is very similar to a verse in the 1989 song [[Down In It (song)|Down In It]]. | + | "Only" contains a verse that is very similar to a verse in the 1989 song "[[Down In It (song)|Down In It]]." |
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===Halos=== | ===Halos=== | ||
| − | *[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]] | + | *''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]]'' |
| − | *[[Only (halo)|Only]] | + | *''[[Only (halo)|Only]]'' |
| − | *[[Every Day Is Exactly The Same (halo)|Every Day Is Exactly The Same]] | + | *''[[Every Day Is Exactly The Same (halo)|Every Day Is Exactly The Same]]'' |
| − | *[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]] | + | *''[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]]'' |
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
| − | + | ===Only=== | |
| − | + | This is the original album version. | |
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| − | + | ===Only (Richard X Remix)=== | |
| − | + | Coming soon | |
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| + | ===Only (El-P Remix)=== | ||
| + | Coming soon | ||
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| + | ===Only (Richard X Dub)=== | ||
| + | Coming soon | ||
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| + | ===Only (Richard X Edit)=== | ||
| + | Coming soon | ||
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| + | ===Only (El-P Instrumental)=== | ||
| + | Coming soon | ||
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| + | ===Only (''Beside You In Time'')=== | ||
| + | This live version is found on the ''Beside You In Time'' DVD. | ||
===Fan Remixes=== | ===Fan Remixes=== | ||
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==Music Video== | ==Music Video== | ||
| − | The video for "Only" was | + | The video for "Only" was directed by [[David Fincher]] and is largly created using advanced CGI. It features a desk with a laptop (A 17" Mac PowerBook), speakers, and an Einstein's Cradle and PinPressions being brought to life and animated by the music. |
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| + | The video starts with a hand pressing the space bar on the computer, which starts its music program (iTunes with the Visualizer turned on). The Einstein's Cradle begins to sawy to the beat as ripples appear in a cup of coffee. [[Trent Reznor]] appears in the PinPressions, singing the song. As it gets to the second verse, the songs builds and the vibrations get more intense. Reznor seems to almost break out of the PinPressions as the balls on the Einstein's Cradle sway almost uncontrollably. The ripples in the coffee also have greater frequency. Finally an apple falls out of a neaby basket as Reznor disappears and the scene dies down. At the very end, a blurry image of a car can be seen driving away. | ||
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| + | The video was almost entirely computer-animated. It is reported that the only part that was live-action ws the hand at the very beginning of the video. | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
| − | + | I’m becoming less defined | |
| − | Fading away | + | As days go by |
| − | Kind of drifting into the abstract | + | Fading away |
| − | Sometimes | + | (You might say) |
| − | + | I’m losing focus | |
| − | + | Kind of drifting into the abstract | |
| + | In terms of how I see myself | ||
| + | Sometimes I think I can see right through myself | ||
| − | Less concerned | + | Less concerned about fitting into the world |
| − | Your world that is | + | Your world, that is |
| − | + | Because it doesn’t really matter | |
| − | + | Anymore | |
None of this really matters anymore | None of this really matters anymore | ||
| − | Yes | + | Yes I am alone |
| − | As far back as I can tell | + | But then again I always was |
| − | Because you were never | + | As far back as I can tell |
| − | I just made you up | + | I think maybe it’s because |
| − | + | Because you were never real to begin with | |
| − | + | I just made you up | |
| − | + | To hurt myself | |
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And it worked | And it worked | ||
| − | Yes it did | + | Yes it did |
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| + | There is no you | ||
| + | There is only me | ||
| + | There is no fucking you | ||
| + | There is only me | ||
| + | Only | ||
| − | + | [Pt. 2] | |
| − | + | Well the tiniest little dot caught my eye | |
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| − | Well | ||
And it turned out to be a scab | And it turned out to be a scab | ||
And I had this funny feeling | And I had this funny feeling | ||
Like I just knew it's something bad | Like I just knew it's something bad | ||
| − | + | I just couldn't leave alone | |
| − | I just couldn't leave | + | And I kept picking at that scab |
| − | I kept picking at that scab | + | Like it was a doorway trying to seal itself shut |
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But I climbed through | But I climbed through | ||
| − | + | And now I'm somewhere I am not supposed to be | |
And I can see things I know I really shouldn't see | And I can see things I know I really shouldn't see | ||
| − | + | Now I know why | |
| − | Things aren't as pretty | + | And now I know why |
| + | Things aren't as pretty | ||
| + | On the inside | ||
| − | + | There is no fucking you | |
| − | + | There is only me | |
| − | There is no fucking you | + | Only |
| − | There | + | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.nin.com/halo/20/index.html "Only" on nin.com] | *[http://www.nin.com/halo/20/index.html "Only" on nin.com] | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 23 February 2007
Album:With Teeth
Length:4:22
Tempo:{{{BPM}}} BPM
Versions:Only
Only (Richard X Remix)
Only (El-P Remix)
Only (Beside You In Time)
Only (Richard X Remix)
Only (El-P Remix)
Only (Beside You In Time)
Live:Live: With Teeth through Present
Contents
About
'Only' is the eighth track on the 2005 album With Teeth. It was released as a single in summer 2005, receiving the designation of Halo 20. It is known for it's upbeat and synthesizer-driven instrumentation, and casual lyric delivery, reminiscent of 1989's Down In It.
"Only" was the second song that saw release of the master tracks for fan remixes.
Meaning
Like most NIN songs, the true inspiration for the lyrics has never been revealed. The lyrics suggest that this song is about internal identity struggles, possibly relating to split personalities. Themes in this song are similar to the film Fight Club, which was directed by David Fincher, who directed the music video for this song.
Down In It
"Only" contains a verse that is very similar to a verse in the 1989 song "Down In It."
Appearances
Halos
Versions
Only
This is the original album version.
Only (Richard X Remix)
Coming soon
Only (El-P Remix)
Coming soon
Only (Richard X Dub)
Coming soon
Only (Richard X Edit)
Coming soon
Only (El-P Instrumental)
Coming soon
Only (Beside You In Time)
This live version is found on the Beside You In Time DVD.
Fan Remixes
Because the master tracks were released to facilitate fan remixes, hundreds exists.
Music Video
The video for "Only" was directed by David Fincher and is largly created using advanced CGI. It features a desk with a laptop (A 17" Mac PowerBook), speakers, and an Einstein's Cradle and PinPressions being brought to life and animated by the music.
The video starts with a hand pressing the space bar on the computer, which starts its music program (iTunes with the Visualizer turned on). The Einstein's Cradle begins to sawy to the beat as ripples appear in a cup of coffee. Trent Reznor appears in the PinPressions, singing the song. As it gets to the second verse, the songs builds and the vibrations get more intense. Reznor seems to almost break out of the PinPressions as the balls on the Einstein's Cradle sway almost uncontrollably. The ripples in the coffee also have greater frequency. Finally an apple falls out of a neaby basket as Reznor disappears and the scene dies down. At the very end, a blurry image of a car can be seen driving away.
The video was almost entirely computer-animated. It is reported that the only part that was live-action ws the hand at the very beginning of the video.
Lyrics
I’m becoming less defined
As days go by
Fading away
(You might say)
I’m losing focus
Kind of drifting into the abstract
In terms of how I see myself
Sometimes I think I can see right through myself
Less concerned about fitting into the world
Your world, that is
Because it doesn’t really matter
Anymore
None of this really matters anymore
Yes I am alone
But then again I always was
As far back as I can tell
I think maybe it’s because
Because you were never real to begin with
I just made you up
To hurt myself
And it worked
Yes it did
There is no you
There is only me
There is no fucking you
There is only me
Only
[Pt. 2]
Well the tiniest little dot caught my eye
And it turned out to be a scab
And I had this funny feeling
Like I just knew it's something bad
I just couldn't leave alone
And I kept picking at that scab
Like it was a doorway trying to seal itself shut
But I climbed through
And now I'm somewhere I am not supposed to be
And I can see things I know I really shouldn't see
Now I know why
And now I know why
Things aren't as pretty
On the inside
There is no fucking you
There is only me
Only