Even Deeper Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Do you know how far this has gone?
Just how damaged have I become?
When I think I can overcome
It runs even deeper
[Verse 2]
And 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
[Pre-Chorus]
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
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
[Chorus]
Do you know how far this has gone?
Just how damaged have I become?
When I think I can overcome
It runs even deeper
[Verse 2]
And 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
[Pre-Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
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All the hands of hope have withdrawn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…
[Outro]
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
I stayed
On this track
Gone too far
And I can't come back
I stayed
On this track
Lost my way
And I can't come 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
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All the hands of hope have withdrawn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…
[Outro]
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
I stayed
On this track
Gone too far
And I can't come back
I stayed
On this track
Lost my way
And I can't come 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
About
Genius Annotation
“Even Deeper” is the eighth track on the Left disc of The Fragile, and is a relatively slow and atmospheric track. 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.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 3.The Frail
- 4.The Wretched
- 6.The Fragile
- 8.Even Deeper
- 9.Pilgrimage
- 10.No, You Don’t
- 11.La Mer
- 12.The Great Below
- 14.Into the Void
- 17.Please
- 19.Complication
Credits
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Writers
Background Vocals
Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Drum Programmer
Synthesizer
Mastering Engineer
Vocals
Mixing Assistant
Recorded At
Nothing Studios
Release Date
September 21, 1999
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