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| album=''[[How To Destroy Angels (album)|How To Destroy Angels]]''
 
| album=''[[How To Destroy Angels (album)|How To Destroy Angels]]''
 
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}}'''"Parasite"''' is a song by [[How To Destroy Angels]]. The song runs for 5:05 and the official EP release lists the song's BPM as 128.
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| live=[[How To Destroy Angels Live 2013]]<br>[[NIN 2017-2018]]<br>[[Peel It Back Tour]]
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}}'''"Parasite"''' is a song by [[How To Destroy Angels]].
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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==Versions==
 
==Versions==
 
===Parasite===
 
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This is the only known version of the song. Beginning with a low synth whine, thick drums soon come in, followed by more discordant synths. All the synths soon stop and the drums and a synth bass are left to play behind [[Trent Reznor]]'s and [[Mariqueen Maandig Reznor]]'s quiet singing.
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This is the original version. Beginning with a building guitar noise, thick drums soon come in, followed by more discordant guitar screeches. All the guitars soon stop and the drums and a synth bass are left to play behind [[Trent Reznor]]'s and Maandig's quiet singing.
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===Parasite (Instrumental)===
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From a CD-R promo of the EP, released by [[The Null Corporation]]. This track may be unofficial.
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==Live==
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"Parasite" was performed live on the How To Destroy Angels Live 2013 tour.
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It was [[Cover Songs|covered]] by [[Nine Inch Nails]] with [[Mariqueen Maandig]] during the [[NIN + QOTSA Tour]], and without Maandig during the [[NIN 2017-2018]] tour. It was then performed once as a remixed/mash-up version in collaboration with [[Boys Noize]] on Act III the [[Peel It Back Tour]], using Boys Noize's song "Xpress Yourself" as the base.
  
 
==Lyrics==
 
==Lyrics==
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'''THESE HAVE BEEN TRANSCRIBED BY EAR. ANY PERCEIVED ERRORS SHOULD BE EDITED IN UNTIL WE HAVE OFFICIAL LYRICS.'''
 
 
     Yes, I can feel you
 
     Yes, I can feel you
 
     Yes, I believe
 
     Yes, I believe
 
     Yes, you can have me
 
     Yes, you can have me
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     Yes, I can bleed
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     Yes, I can breathe
 
   
 
   
 
     Parasite
 
     Parasite
 
   
 
   
 
     Yes, now I need you
 
     Yes, now I need you
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     You soothe my mind
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     Yes, you are mine
 
     Yes, you have shown me
 
     Yes, you have shown me
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     You stupefy
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     Yes, you define
 
    
 
    
 
     Parasite
 
     Parasite
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| after= [[Fur-Lined]]
 
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[[Category:How To Destroy Angels]]
 

Latest revision as of 23:35, 23 October 2025

Album:How To Destroy Angels
Length:5:05
Tempo:128 BPM
Versions:Parasite
Parasite (Instrumental)
Live:How To Destroy Angels Live 2013
NIN 2017-2018
Peel It Back Tour

"Parasite" is a song by How To Destroy Angels.

Contents

  • 1 Appearances
  • 2 Versions
    • 2.1 Parasite
    • 2.2 Parasite (Instrumental)
  • 3 Live
  • 4 Lyrics

Appearances

  • How To Destroy Angels

Versions

Parasite

This is the original version. Beginning with a building guitar noise, thick drums soon come in, followed by more discordant guitar screeches. All the guitars soon stop and the drums and a synth bass are left to play behind Trent Reznor's and Maandig's quiet singing.

Parasite (Instrumental)

From a CD-R promo of the EP, released by The Null Corporation. This track may be unofficial.

Live

"Parasite" was performed live on the How To Destroy Angels Live 2013 tour.

It was covered by Nine Inch Nails with Mariqueen Maandig during the NIN + QOTSA Tour, and without Maandig during the NIN 2017-2018 tour. It was then performed once as a remixed/mash-up version in collaboration with Boys Noize on Act III the Peel It Back Tour, using Boys Noize's song "Xpress Yourself" as the base.

Lyrics

   Yes, I can feel you
   Yes, I believe
   Yes, you can have me
   Yes, I can breathe

   Parasite

   Yes, now I need you
   Yes, you are mine
   Yes, you have shown me
   Yes, you define
 
   Parasite
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