Piggy

Nine Inch Nails

About Piggy

"Piggy" is a song by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from their second studio album, The Downward Spiral (1994). It was written by Trent Reznor, co-produced by Flood, and recorded at Le Pig (10050 Cielo Drive). It was released in December 1994 as a promotional single from the album. The song is known for being Reznor's only live drumming performance.


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2002
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Hey pig 
Yeah you 
Hey pig piggy pig pig pig 
All of my fears came true 
Black and blue and broken bones you left me here I'm all alone 
My little piggy needed something new 

Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I don't care anymore 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I just don't care 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I don't care anymore 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I just don't care 

Hey pig 
Nothing's turning out the way I planned 
Hey pig there's a lot of things I hoped you could help me understand 
What am I supposed to do I lost my shit because of you 

Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I don't care anymore 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I just don't care 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I don't care anymore 
Nothing can stop me now 
'Cause I just don't care

Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
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Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails (abbreviated as NIN, sometimes stylized as NIИ) is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction. Nine Inch Nails' music straddles a wide range of genres. After recording a new album, Reznor (until the 2009 Wave Goodbye Tour) usually assembles a live band to perform with him. The touring band features a revolving lineup that often rearranges songs to fit a live setting. On stage, Nine Inch Nails often employs visual elements to accompany performances, which frequently include light shows. more »

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Written by: Trent Reznor

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10 facts about this song

Background Fact
"Piggy" is a song from Nine Inch Nails' critically acclaimed 1994 album "The Downward Spiral."
Recording Fact
"Piggy" is the only song from "The Downward Spiral" album where the drum track was recorded live.
Technical Fact
"Piggy" incorporates a wide variety of instruments and sounds, including synthesizers, drum machines, and Trent Reznor's distinctive layered vocals.
Lyric genre Fact
The lyrics of "Piggy", like many Nine Inch Nails songs, deal with themes of self-loathing and psychological turmoil.
Performance Fact
Trent Reznor often improvises the lyrics during live performances of "Piggy," often to reflect his current emotions or mood.
Songwriting Fact
Reznor is said to have written "Piggy" following a period of intense emotional strain, which manifests through the raw and emotional nature of the song.
Position Fact
"Piggy" is the second track on the album "The Downward Spiral."
Live Performance Fact
During live performances of "Piggy," the band often extends the lengthy instrumental outro, turning it into a jam session.
Band Member Contribution Fact
The live drum track for "Piggy" was performed by the band's then-drummer, Chris Vrenna.
Song Title Fact
It's speculated that the name "Piggy" comes from the chant in the song's chorus, "hey pig piggy pig pig pig," which was thought to represent someone criticizing or belittling another person. However, the true meaning behind the title has never been clarified by Reznor.

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