Closer

Closer a song by Nine Inch Nails on Foxsoundi

Closer by Nine Inch Nails

About Closer

"Closer" is the fifth track on the 1994 release The Downward Spiral and is perhaps the most well-known song by Nine Inch Nails, as it received much airplay both on radio and music video television. The subject matter seems to be about a feeling of worthlessness being quelled through control over others using sex. To Reznor’s dismay, the song was widely misinterpreted as a lust anthem due to its chorus. In an interview, Trent further developed this idea: "It’s supernegative and superhateful. .

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About this song

Credited to
Nine Inch Nails
Album
The Downward Spiral (Deluxe Edition) · Track 5 of 27
Released
March 8, 1994
Duration
6:13
Ranking
#1 most played Nine Inch Nails track on Foxsoundi
Top countries on Foxsoundi
United States (100 %)
Playlists
In 1 public playlist: My music taste
On Last.fm
1,571,490 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: The Downward Spiral (Deluxe Edition)