Even Deeper
Even Deeper (Instrumental)
Even Deeper (Love Dub)
Tension 2013 Tour
Europe + Asia 2018 through present
"Even Deeper" is the eighth track on the Left disc of The Fragile. It is a relatively slow and atmospheric track. Its title and lyrics may or may not be related to "Deep."
Dr. Dre was brought in to help with the mixing on this track. The collaboration came about because he and Trent Reznor crossed paths in a studio in Los Angeles, began talking about the sound that Dre achieves on his music, and this led to a friendship.[1]
Contents
Song Credits
- Written by Trent Reznor and Danny Lohner
- Backing Vocals: Barbara Wilson, Gary L. Neal, Elquine L. Rice, Traci Nelson, Di Coleman, Tracy Hardin, Stefani Taylor, Leslie Wilson, Rodney Sulton, Terry L. Rice
- Mixing Assistance: Dr. Dre
- Drum Programming and Additional Synthesizers: Danny Lohner
Appearances
Versions
Even Deeper
This is the original version available on The Fragile. Beginning slowly with layers of percussion and deep synthesizers, Reznor's vocals begin subdued, eventually opening up into a howl for the louder, guitar-driven chorus. Each of the three distinct sections of the song are demarked by quiet, atmospheric breaks, a similar approach as the one used in "Reptile." The predominantly instrumental bridge and coda sections are heavy on mood, featuring violin.
On the vinyl version, the middle instrumental section is extended by a few bars, and the end does not feature "Pilgrimage" fading in.
Even Deeper (Instrumental)
Running Time: 6:19
Released exclusively through Apple Music and later on The Fragile: Deviations 1. Instrumental of the vinyl version.
Even Deeper (Love Dub)
Running Time: 4:32
Also known as "Even Deeper (Telefon Tel Aviv Love Dub)", this remix was released on May 15, 2007 on an album for the group Telefon Tel Aviv, titled Telefon Tel Aviv—Remixes Compiled, along with remixes of other various songs, yet was performed live for years beforehand. It incorporates the atmospheric sounds that were featured on the intro to the original, but it also layers glitchy manipulations of other layers as well. While this version completely leaves out any of the original guitar parts, it features a delayed and reverbed guitar part, some synthesizers, and an additional piano line. A CD-quality MP3 version of the track was uploaded by Reznor on remix.nin.com.
Live
"Even Deeper" made its live debut on November 17, 1999 and was performed at about one-third of the shows on the Fragility and Live: With Teeth tours. After a few rare performances early in the Performance 2007 tour, the song would not reappear until the Tension 2013 Tour. "Even Deeper" was also performed regularly on the Cold And Black And Infinite Tour.
Often, the wordless backing vocals during the second chorus are played by a keyboard instead of being sung. As well, the instrumental middle section tends to last about half as many measures as in the original. Since the Live: With Teeth tour, the last segment of the song has been sung with sparser lyrics. During the Tension 2013 Tour, this song featured backing vocals by Lisa Fischer and Sharlotte Gibson.
Lyrics
I woke up today
To find myself in the other place
With a trail of my footprints
From where I ran away
Seems everything I've heard just might be true
And you know me
(Well you think you do)
Sometimes, I have everything—
Yet I wish I felt something
Do you know how far this has gone?
Just how damaged have I become?
When I think I can overcome
It runs even deeper
In a dream I'm a different me
With a perfect you
We fit perfectly
And for once in my life I feel complete—
And I still want to ruin it
Afraid to look
As clear as day
This plan has long been underway
I hear them call
I cannot stay
The voice inviting me away
Do you know how far this has gone?
Just how damaged have I become?
When I think I can overcome
It runs even deeper
Everything that matters is gone
All the hands of hope have withdrawn
Could you try to help me hang on
It runs…
I'm straight
I won't crack
On my way
And I can't turn back
I'm okay
I'm on track
On my way
And I can't turn back
I stayed
On this track
Gone too far
And I can't come back
I stayed
On this track
Lost my way
Can't come back
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