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To me, rock music was never meant to be safe. I think there needs to be an element of intrigue, mystery, subversiveness. Your parents should hate it.

— Trent Reznor

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I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel.
I focus on the pain,
the only thing that's real.

You could have it all,
My empire of dirt.
I will let you down;
I will make you hurt.

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Above the pitch, out of tune, and off the hinges.

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