"Raw" was produced by Trent Reznor for Saul Williams' third studio album, The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust!.
Saul Williams on "Raw"
"I remember I made this beat on a friday night in my bedroom. I recorded the vocals at home too. I couldn't wait for my girlfriend to come over so I could play it for her....
Trent loved this song from the jump, which kinda surprised me. I've never really felt comfortable singing and am still surprised when people likey. He added the wind."
Song Credits
- Music by Saul Williams (Punk Rock of Gibraltar/EMI)
- Add. Programing by Trent Reznor (Leaving Hope)
- Words by Saul Williams (Punk Rock of Gibraltar/EMI)
- Vox: Saul Williams
Appearances
Versions
Raw
This version is heard on The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust!.
Lyrics
What’s a song if you can’t fuck to it?
I want to move deep in the gut of it.
And what’s the right kind of Behavior to qualify as some ones savior?
What kind of question is that anyway? I know I don’t deserve your time of day.
But since you’re giving me some time tonight. Then hold me close, girl, and just squeeze me tight.
Raw.
I want to touch you on the other side where all your anger, fear, and hurt reside.
I want to get to know the part of you that I can crawl inside, the heart of you.
Raw.