Difference between revisions of "Capital G (song)"

Revision as of 21:02, 11 April 2007

Album:Year Zero

Length:3:50

Tempo:{{{BPM}}} BPM

Versions:Capital G

Live:N/A

"Capital G" is the seventh track on the 2007 release Year Zero. It has been described as "mid-tempo with a bit of a swing in the beat."[1] Some have compared it to Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel."

Several theories have come forth as to this song's subject matter. One such theories is that it's about government corruption. Another theory is that it's from the viewpoint of an ultra-far-right Christian politician, and that "Capital G" refers to God. One of the more popular possibilities is that it's about George W. Bush, or that it's told from the perspective of someone who has a deep admiration for Bush.

Miscellaneous

The text 'capital G' can be seen in one of the images linked to from the official NIN Year Zero mini-site. It is edited onto the yellow box (actually a Metasonix 'Butt Probe' effects unit), third from the top in the first of the two columns.

Song Credits

Drums: Josh Freese
Brass/winds musical arrangement: Jeff "Double G" Gallegos
Baritone sax: Jeff "Double G" Gallegos
Tenor sax: Matt Demeritt
Trombone: Elizabeth Lea
Trumpet: William Artope

Appearances

Halos

Year Zero

Versions

Capital G

This is the only known version at the present moment.

Lyrics

    I pushed a button and elected him to office and a
    He pushed a button and it dropped a bomb
    You pushed a button and could watch it on the television
    Those motherfuckers didn't last too long ha ha
    I'm sick of hearing bout the haves and the have nots
    Have some personal accountability
    The biggest problem with the way that we've been doing things is
    The more we let you have the less that I'll be keeping for me
    
    Well I used to stand for something
    Now I'm on my hands and knees
    Traded in my God for this one
    He signs his name with a Capital G
    
    Don't give a shit about the temperature in Guatemala
    Don't really see what all the fuss is about
    Ain't gonna worry bout no future generations and a
    I'm sure somebody's gonna figure it out
    Don't try to tell how some power can corrupt a person
    You haven't had enough to know what it's like
    You're only angry cause you wish you were in my position
    Now nod your head because you know that I'm right—all right!
    
    Well I used to stand for something
    But forgot what that could be
    There's a lot of me inside you
    Maybe you're afraid to see
    
    Well I used to stand for something
    Now I'm on my hands and knees
    Traded in my God for this one
    He signs his name with a Capital G

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-"'''Capital G'''" is the seventh track on the 2007 release ''[[Year Zero]].'' It has been described as "mid-tempo with a bit of a swing in the beat."[http://www.edge102.com/station/blog_ongoing_history_of_new_music.cfm?bid=8293]
+"'''Capital G'''" is the seventh track on the 2007 release ''[[Year Zero]].'' It has been described as "mid-tempo with a bit of a swing in the beat."[http://www.edge102.com/station/blog_ongoing_history_of_new_music.cfm?bid=8293] Some have compared it to Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel."
 ===Theories===
 Several theories have come forth as to this song's subject matter. One such theories is that it's about government corruption. Another theory is that it's from the viewpoint of an ultra-far-right Christian politician, and that "Capital G" refers to God. One of the more popular possibilities is that it's about George W. Bush, or that it's told from the perspective of someone who has a deep admiration for Bush.
-===Trivia===
-The opening  drum pattern on this song is  similar (near identical)  to  the opening  drum  pattern of "Tears  for Fears" 80`s  hit "everybody  wants  to rule  the world."
 ===Miscellaneous===
 * The text 'capital G' can be seen in [http://yearzero.nin.com/img/07.jpg one of the images] linked to from the official [http://yearzero.nin.com/ NIN Year Zero mini-site].  It is edited onto the yellow box (actually a Metasonix 'Butt Probe' effects unit), third from the top in the first of the two columns.