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| album = ''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]]''

| BPM = 112| versions = Only<br>Only (Instrumental)<br>Only (Clean Version)<br>Only (Radio Edit)<br>Only (Richard X Remix)<br>Only (El-P Remix)<br>Only (Richard X Dub)<br>Only (Richard X Edit)<br>Only (El-P Instrumental)<br>Only (''[[Beside You In Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]]'')| live = [[With Teeth Fall Arena Tour]] through [[Lights In The Sky Tour]]<br>[[NIN + QOTSA Tour]]<br>[[NIN 2014 Europe/UK Tour]] through present}}'''"Only"''' is the eighth track on the 2005 album ''[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]]''. It was released as a [[Only (halo)|single]] in summer 2005 , receiving the designation [[Halo numbers|Halo 20]]. It is known for its upbeat and synthesizer- Presentdriven instrumentation, and casual lyric delivery, reminiscent of 1989's "[[Down In It (song)|Down In It]]". It was censored on radio, though it was obvious that the word "fucking" was being cut out.}}"Only" was the last song finished for ''With Teeth''.[https://www.nin.wiki/images/5/5a/2005_02_26Questions10.gif] It was the second song that saw the release of its [[multitracks]] for fan remixes.

==About=Song Credits==="Only" is track 8 from the 2005 album *Writing and performance: [[With Teeth (halo)|With TeethTrent Reznor]]. It was released as a [[Only (halo)|single]] in summer 2005*Production: Trent Reznor, receiving the designation of [[HaloAlan Moulder]] 20. It is known for it's upbeat and synthesizer-driven instrumentation, *Programming and casual lyric delivery, reminiscent of 1989's additional production: [[Down In It (song)|Down In ItAtticus Ross]].*Mix: Alan Moulder

Only was the second song that saw release of the master tracks for fan remixes.===Meaning"Down In It" reference===Like most NIN songs, the true inspiration for the lyrics has never been revealed. The lyrics suggest "Only" contains a verse that this song is about internal identity struggles, possibly relating very similar to split personalities. Themes a verse in this the song are similar "Down In It".<br>'''"Down In It":'''''Just then a tiny little dot caught my eye it was just about too small to the film see/But I watched it way too long it was pulling me down''<br>'''"Fight ClubOnly", which was directed by David Fincher, who directed :'''''Well the music video for tiniest little dot caught my eye/And it turned out to be a scab/And I had this song.funny feeling/Like I just knew it's something bad''

==Appearances=Down ====Halos===*''With Teeth''*''[[Only (halo)|Only]]''*''[[Every Day Is Exactly The Same (halo)|Every Day Is Exactly The Same]]''*''[[Beside You In ItTime (halo)|Beside You In Time]]''===Seeds===*''[[The Definitive NIN - The Singles]]'' ==Versions=====Only contains ===This is the original album version. The track opens with programmed drums and a bouncy bassline, which establish a verse groove that is very similar lends it a somewhat disco feel. Reznor's vocals are largely spoken, which some have likened to a verse in the 1989 song vocal delivery style of Talking Heads' David Byrne. Much like on "[[Down In It Head Like A Hole (song)|Down In ItHead Like A Hole]]", the first section of each chorus is shouted. The drum machine used is the same as was used in the [[How To Destroy Angels]] track "[[Fur-Lined]]". Per the titles of the song's multitracks, a Bösendorfer piano was used on this song. ===Only (Instrumental)==='''''Running Time: 4:48''''' Released exclusively through Apple Music. ===Only (Clean Version)===Censored version of the original full-length track, released on some promos. ===Only (Radio Edit)==='''''Running Time: 4:01''''' Shortened and censored version, released on a one-track promo. ===Only (Richard X Remix)==='''''Running Time: 7:24''''' Dance style mix with a higher tempo than the album version.====Song Credits====*Remix and additional production: Richard X for blackmelody.com*Mix: Pete Hofmann for Miloco Management ===Only (El-P Remix)==='''''Running Time: 4:21''''' The dance-oriented beat is gone, replaced by a heavier beat and finger-snap percussion.====Song Credits====*Production: [[EL-P]]*Mix: Joey Raia, NASA ===Only (Richard X Dub)==='''''Running Time: 7:51''''' Similar to the original Richard X mix, but more stripped back in some places, and with less vocals.

==Appearances=====HalosOnly (El-P Instrumental)===*[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]] (2005)*[[Only (halo)|Only]] (2005)*[[Every Day Is Exactly The Same (halo)|Every Day Is Exactly The Same]]*[[Beside You In '''''Running Time (halo)|Beside You In Time]] (2007): 4:21'''''

==Versions==Several official remixes Instrumental version of "Only" have been made.*"Only" [Richard X Remix] – 7:24*"Only" [the original El-P Remix] – 4:21*"Only" [Richard X Dub] – 7:51*"Only" [Richard X Edit] – 3:46*"Only" [El-P Instrumental] – 4:21mix.

===Fan RemixesOnly (''Beside You In Time'')===Because This live version is found on the master tracks were released to facilitate fan remixes''Beside You In Time'' DVD. It contains a guitar riff intro which also appears in the chorus, hundreds existsnot featured on the album version.

[[Image:Onlystill.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from the "Only" video]]The [[Nine Inch Nails music videos|music video ]] for "Only" was direct directed by [[David Fincher]] and is largly was largely created using advanced CGIby visual effects company Digital Domain. It features a desk with a laptop(A 17" Mac PowerBook), speakers, and a variety cup of coffee, a [[wp:Newton'office toyss cradle|Newton' s cradle]] and a [[wp:Pin Art|Pin Art]] desk toy being brought to life and animated by the music.The video starts with a hand pressing the space bar on the computer, which starts its music program (iTunes with the Visualizer turned on). The Newton's cradle begins to sway to the beat as ripples appear in a cup of coffee. Reznor appears in the Pin Art, singing the song. As it gets to the second verse, the songs builds and the vibrations get more intense. Reznor seems to almost break out of the Pin Art as the balls on the cradle sway almost uncontrollably. The ripples in the coffee also have greater frequency. The climax of the song dislodges the top-most apple in a nearby bowl, after which Reznor's impression walks off and the scene dies down. At the very end, a blurry image of a car can be seen driving away.The video was almost entirely computer-animated, with Reznor filmed live in front of a green screen and then mapped onto the Pin Art. It is reported that the only parts that were live-action were the hand at the very beginning (that of Fincher) and the bowl of apples at the end. === Versions ===There is a "Clean Version" and a "Dirty Version" of the video. The only difference is that "fucking" is censored for TV broadcast in the audio. Because Reznor's "face" never appears when the word "fucking" is sung, there was no need to alter any visuals. === Credits ===* Director: David Fincher* Production Company: Anonymous Content* Agency: [[Interscope Records]]* Visual Effects: Digital Domain** Eric Barba** Lisa Beroud** Jay Barton** Jim Gaczkowski=== Awards ===<!-- note: Digital Domain's page claims it won a D&AD aware for special effects but there is no mention of it on D&AD's site -->* [[wp:Visual Effects Society|Visual Effects Society]] [http://www.vesawards.com/history/4.html 4th Annual VES Awards (2005)]: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Music Video ==Reznor on the songwriting==In a 2005 interview with ''Kerrang''[https://www.theninhotline.com/archives/articles/manager/display_article.php?id=171], Reznor gave the following insight:<blockquote>It's about the business. When you get on this path of trying to sell records it becomes about selling more records and playing bigger venues. It's like, "I'm friends with Tom Morello but Audioslave are releasing something on the same day as us and I must destroy him." It's like, "Wait a minute!" The goal has to be about making the best music possible or else it becomes something that will make you implode. Although, I'd rather have money than not because I know what not having it is like and not being able to pay the gas bill sucks. I feel lucky that I can do this but I constantly have to remind myself what the goal is. Should I say yes to that Microsoft commercial because I could use a new house? Or do I say no because this is something precious that would be tarnished if I did that? I find myself saying this to record labels and business manager guys, and they're like, "You won't do what because of what?" My feelings were hurt when I heard [[David Bowie]]'s "Heroes" on a fucking Microsoft commercial. It's like, "Why? Fuck!"</blockquote> ==Live=="Only" made its live debut on the [[2005/09/19_Phoenix,_AZ|third show]] of the [[With Teeth Fall Arena Tour]], and quickly became a setlist staple. This would continue for multiple tours, with "Only" appearing at most shows on the [[Performance 2007]] tour and almost every performance on the [[Lights In The Sky Tour]].  "Only" was not performed on the [[Wave Goodbye Tour]], and would make sporadic appearances in the [[NIN 2013-2014|2013-2014]] and [[NIN 2017-2018|2017-2018 touring cycles]]. During the [[Live: With Teeth]] and Performance 2007 touring cycles, a unique intro would be performed with [[Aaron North]] and Trent Reznor on guitars. During the [[Lights In The Sky Tour]], a different, longer intro was performed solo by [[Robin Finck]]. From the [[NIN 2013 Festival Tour]] onwards, the intro was performed the same as the studio version. The song was played with live drums until 2014, when [[Ilan Rubin]] began playing bass while the band played to a backing track. It was then occasionally performed as a remixed/mash-up version in collaboration with [[Boys Noize]] on Act III of the [[Peel It Back Tour]], using Boys Noize's song "Loaded" as the base.

I'm becoming less defined, as As days go by Fading away, well (Well you might say ) I'm losing focus Kind of drifting into the abstract in In terms of how I see myself Sometimes, I think I can see right through myself Sometimes, I think I can see right through myself Sometimes, I can see right through myself

Less concerned, about fitting into the world Your world , that is, cause it doesn't really matter anymore (No, Because it doesn't really matter anymore) No, it doesn't really matter anymoreAnymore

Yes, I am alone, but But then again I always was As far back as I can tell, I think maybe it's because Because you were never really real to begin with I just made you up to hurt myself I just made you up to To hurt myself Yeah, and I just made you up to hurt myself I just made you up to hurt myself Yeah, and I just made you up to hurt myself

Yes it did!

There is no you, there is only me There is no you, there is only me There is no fucking you, there is only me There is no fucking you, there is only me Only

Only (x4) [Pt. 2] Well, the tiniest little dot caught my eye

I just couldn't leave it alone And I kept picking at that scab It Like it was a doorway trying to seal itself shut

Now And now I'm somewhere I am not supposed to be

And now Now I know why now, And now I know why Things aren't as pretty on On the inside

There is no fucking you, there is only me There is no you, there is only me There is no fucking youOnlyAdditional lyrics were printed in the ''With Teeth'' PDF booklet, but do not feature in the song, there is and are only meincluded in the Pro Tools multitrack set: There is no fucking you, Is this really all there is only me? Is this really all there is? Only (x8)

*[httphttps://wwwarchive.ninorg/details/NineInchNails-OnlyMultitracks "Only" Multitracks at archive.comorg]*[https:/halo/20vimeo.com/index.html 61997410 "Only" on nin.com(Clean) music video]*[httphttps://www.ninyoutube.com/visualswatch?v=wwvLlEtxX3o "Only" (Dirty) music video]*[https://indexwww.html Video link on ninyoutube.com/watch?v=fP581mozBYk "Only" live from ''Beside You In Time'']*[httphttps://endigitaldomain.wikipedia.orgcom/work/wikinine-inch-nails-only/Only_%28Nine_Inch_Nails_song%29 "Only" on WikipediaBehind-the-scenes video from DigitalDomain](behind-the-scenes portion plays after finished video)

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