Songs & Lyrics
Survivalism
“Survivalism” opens Survivalism (2007) and has returned in setlists across multiple touring eras.
- Record type
- Lyrics available
- Classification
- Official NIN composition
- First record
- Halo 23 · Survivalism
- Known versions
- 6
Song details
About This Song
Available on three Halo releases in 6 titled versions.
- Classification
- Official NIN composition
- First documented release
- Halo 23 · Survivalism
- Release date
- March 13, 2007
- Track position
- 1
- Running time
- 4:23
- Tempo
- 260 BPM
- Known versions
- 6
Track Credits
- Production
- Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
- Mix
- Alan Moulder
- Backing vocals
- Saul Williams
Live History
- Performance span
- Performance 2007 through NIN 2014 Europe/UK Tour · I Can't Seem To Wake Up 2017 through present
Versions
- Survivalism
- Survivalism (Instrumental)
- Survivalism (Edit)
- Survivalism: Saul Williams
- Survivalism (Dave Sitek Mix)
- Survivalism (deadmau5 Remix)
Related Records
- Music video: Survivalism
- Official multitracks available
Sources: NIN Wiki — Survivalism (song), revision 69551 (reviewed September 28, 2026). NIN Wiki song record
Words
Lyrics
So hard to keep control
We kept on eating but our
Bloated bellies still not full
She gave us all she had but
We went and took some more
Can't seem to shut her legs our
Mother Nature is a whore
I got my propaganda I got revisionism
I got my violence in high def ultra-realism
All a part of this great nation
I got my fist I got my plan I got survivalism
Hypnotic sound of sirens
Echoing through the street
The cocking of the rifles
The marching of the feet
You see your world on fire
Don't try to act surprised
We did just what you told us
Lost our faith along the way and found ourselves believing your lies
I got my propaganda I got revisionism
I got my violence in high def ultra-realism
All a part of this great nation
I got my fist I got my plan I got survivalism
All bruised and broken, bleeding
She asks to take my hand
I turn and keep on walking
What you'd do the same thing in the circumstance I'm sure you understand
I got my propaganda I got revisionism
I got my violence in high-def ultra-realism
All a part of this great nation
I got my fist I got my plan I got survivalism
I turn just keep on walking
What you'd do the same thing in the circumstance I'm sure you'll understand
Lyrics reproduced with permission for non-profit educational use.
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