Heresy
Heresy (Version)
Heresy (Blind)
Heresy (Demo)
"Heresy" is the third track on The Downward Spiral. In 2004, a demo version was included with the Tenth Anniversary 2-disc SACD of The Downward Spiral.
Contents
Song Credits
- Production: Trent Reznor
- Mixing Engineer: Alan Moulder
Appearances
Halos
- The Downward Spiral
- Further Down The Spiral (UK)
- Closer To God
Versions
Heresy
This is the original album version.
Heresy (Version)
Coming soon.
Heresy (Blind)
This version splices up the bass track and the drums to create a dancier beat (like the "Slate" remix of Head Like A Hole. In the choruses there is much less layering.
Heresy (Demo)
This demo version is found on the 2-disc Deluxe Edition of The Downward Spiral. The vocals in the verses are whispered and are not as layered as they are in the final album version. As well, the tempo is slower, and the structure is altered, specifically in the introduction.
Live
When performed during the Self Destruct warm up shows in 1994, the song was played very similar to the album version. The only noticeable difference is the much louder guitars to the point where the famous The Downward Spiral motif in the chorus can be heard clearly. The way it was played in 1994 is similar to how it is played 2007.
Lyrics
He sewed his eyes shut
Because he is afraid to see
He tries to tell me
What I put inside of me
He’s got the answers
To ease my curiosity
He dreamed a god up
And called it Christianity
God is dead
And no one cares
If there is a Hell
I'll see you there
He flexed his muscles
To keep his flock of sheep in line
He made a virus
That would kill off all the swine
His perfect kingdom
Of killing, suffering and pain
Demands devotion
Atrocities done in his name
God is dead
And no one cares
If there is a Hell
I'll see you there
(Your God is dead) God is dead
(And no one cares) And no one cares
(Drowning in his own hypocrisy) If there is a hell
I'll will see you there
It should be noted that the final chorus of the printed lyrics contain lines not sung in the studio recording:
Burning with your god in humility
Will you die for this?