Copy Of A
"Copy Of A" is the second track on the 2013 release Hesitation Marks. On August 12, 2013, Amazon UK officially made the track available as a free download. It was also released on Amazon US the following day, although as of August 20, 2013, it is no longer available. Those who preordered the album through nin.com were given access to a FLAC download of the track simultaneously.
Song Credits
- Lindsey Buckingham: Guitar
- Pino Palladino: Bass
- Trent Reznor: Vocals, Electronics, Percussion, Guitar
- Ilan Rubin: Toms
Appearances
- Hesitation Marks
Versions
Copy Of A
This is the only known version. Opening with a wavering synth line, a simple drum loop sweeps in the first verse. Various percussion loops complicate the arrangement throughout, layering and falling away as the song structure changes parts. Prominent use of vocal looping personifies the title of the track, with the repeating words in the lyrics restarting in time with the song. The chorus is marked by a mellow organ pad.
Live
This song debuted live on the first night of the Nine Inch Nails Live 2013 tour.
Lyrics
I am just a copy of a copy of a copy Everything I say has come before Assembled into something into something into something I don't know for certain anymore I am just a shadow of a shadow of a shadow Always trying to catch up with myself I am just an echo of an echo of an echo Listening to someone's cry for help
Look what you had to start Why all the change of heart? You need to play your part A copy of a copy of a Now look what you've gone and done Well that doesn't sound like fun See I'm not the only one Copy of a copy of a
I am little pieces little piece little pieces Pieces that we picked up on the way Imprinted with a purpose with a purpose with a purpose A purpose that's become quite clear today
I am just a finger on a trigger on a finger Doing everything I'm told to do Always my intention my intention your attention Doing everything you tell me to
Look what you had to start Why all the change of heart? You need to play your part A copy of a copy of a Now look what you've gone and done Well that doesn't sound like fun See I'm not the only one Copy of a copy of a
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