"Metal" is the eighth track on Things Falling Apart. It's a cover of "Metal" by Gary Numan.
The end of the song features a drawn-out instrumental which references several other Numan songs. The higher-pitched synth line is taken from "M.E.", the piano references "Remember I Was Vapour".
Song Credits
- Writing: Gary Numan
- Published by Beggar's Banquet Music/Momentum Music Ltd. (PRS)
- Manipulation: Trent Reznor, Alan Moulder
Appearances
Halos
- Things Falling Apart
Versions
Metal
This is the only available version.
Live
"Metal" was preformed live for the first time on the opening date of the NIN|JA 2009 tour.
Lyrics
We're in the building where they make us grow
And I'm frightened by the liquid engineers
Like you
My Mallory heart is sure to fail
I could crawl around the floor just like I'm real
Like you
The sound of metal I want to be you
I could learn to be a man
Like you
Plug me in and turn me on
Oh everything is moving
I need my treatment it's tomorrow they send me
Singing "I am an American"
Do you?
Picture this if they could make the change
I'd love to pull the wires from the wall
Did you?
And who are you and how can I try?
Here inside I like metal
On you
All I know is no one dies
I'm still confusing love with need