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"March of the Pigs" is a song by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from their second studio album, The Downward Spiral (1994). It was released on February 25, 1994 as the album's lead single.
- "A Violet Fluid"
- February 25, 1994
- 1993
- Industrial metal
Feb 25, 1994 · “March of the Pigs”, its single also being known as Halo 7 stands as the fastest NIN song ever recorded (coming it at 269 BPM) and features an aggressive verse followed by a stripped-down ...
May 2, 2024 · Meaning. Lyrically, the song could be about society or NIN 's fans, but Trent Reznor has stated in the interview bootleg titled Disturbed that the "pigs" in this song refer mainly to "anywhere from the media to people he thought were friends around him."
Jan 4, 2024 · Lyrically, “March of the Pigs” represents the frustration and disillusionment of the protagonist with the “fake” people he encounters in his life. The song metaphorically speaks to the superficiality of society and the masks people wear to hide their true selves.
- Marty Mullen
In regards to the meaning of this song: Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her.
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Jan 1, 2024 · Nine Inch Nails’ ‘March of the Pigs’ is a caustic anthem of the 90s, a scorching critique of greed and the insidious nature of control, wrapped in the abrasive cloak of industrial rock.
“March Of The Pigs” is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to question authority, examine their own desires, and contemplate the consequences of their actions. Nine Inch Nails masterfully crafts a chaotic yet cohesive sound that perfectly complements the intensity of the lyrics.
