Songs & Lyrics
Even Deeper
“Even Deeper” appears on The Fragile (1999) and has returned in setlists across multiple touring eras.
- Record type
- Lyrics available
- Classification
- Official NIN composition
- First record
- Halo 14 · The Fragile
- Known versions
- 3
Song details
About This Song
Available on two Halo releases in 3 titled versions.
- Classification
- Official NIN composition
- First documented release
- Halo 14 · The Fragile
- Release date
- September 21, 1999
- Track position
- 8
- Running time
- 5:47
- Tempo
- 126 BPM
- Known versions
- 3
Track Credits
- Written
- 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
Live History
- Performance span
- Fragility through Performance 2007 · Tension 2013 Tour · Europe + Asia 2018 through present
- Live debut
- November 17, 1999 · Milan, Italy
Versions
- Even Deeper
- Even Deeper (Instrumental)
- Even Deeper (Love Dub)
Sources: NIN Wiki — Even Deeper, revision 67971 (reviewed September 28, 2026). NIN Wiki song record
Words
Lyrics
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All the hands of hope have withdrawn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
Lyrics reproduced with permission for non-profit educational use.
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