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Exclusive to the UK version of the ''Head Like A Hole'' single, the mix is notable for its "realistic" drums and strange instrumentation, much of which isn't present on any of the other remixes. It is perhaps the most unique remix, having a different vocal take with a few lyrical differences from the original version of the song (in particular, the verses clearly say "God of money" rather than "God Money"), as well as using an inverted version of the bassline rather than the bassline itself and a totally different drumbeat. The only element that found its way over from the other mixes is the wood percussion intro from the original version of the song, which the drum beat follows exactly. The song ends by fading away while Reznor whispers "You know... you know who you are" repeatedly. This line is found only on this version, though it does appear in the printed lyrics on the ''Pretty Hate Machine'' album. It has been billed as "Head Like A Hole (Demo)" and "Head Like A Hole (Go-Go Mix)" on various bootlegs. As indicated on the credits of the ''Head Like A Hole'' 12" vinyl single, this remix was completed in November 1990.

It features a sample in the choruses that also forms the main rhythm of "The Wrong Name and the Wrong Number" by Mark Stewart. Adrian Sherwood was involved in the production of the Stewart song, and he and Keith LeBlanc were both members of Mark Stewart And The Maffia at the time they worked on ''Pretty Hate Machine'', though whether they had direct involvement with the "Opal" mix is unknown. LeBlanc and Sherwood aren't credited on any of the "Head Like A Hole" versions except Keith's mixing of "Slate". The remix also samples "Tamborine" and "Release It" by Prince.

====Song Credits====

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===On A Roll===

[[Image:AshleyOart.jpg|thumb|Digital single artwork]][[Image:NIN_BLACK_MIRROR_TEE.png|thumb|Promotional T-Shirt]]In June 2019, the anthology TV series ''[[wp:Black Mirror|Black Mirror]]'' aired the episode "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too", which featured versions of "Head Like A Hole" and "[[Right Where It Belongs]]" with new lyrics written by Charlie Brooker and recorded by Miley Cyrus, entitled "On A Roll" and "Right Where I Belong" respectively. Cyrus also recorded direct covers of both songs, all of which were sanctioned and approved by Reznor - a rarity for any cover of Nine Inch Nails. The songs were recorded and released under the name "Ashley O", Cyrus' character name in the episode. The band also released a collaborative t-shirt on their website, featuring Brooker's new lyrics.

====Lyrics====

Oh honey, I'll do anything for you

Oh honey, just tell me what you want me to

Oh honey, kiss me up against the wall

Oh honey, don't think anything, just have it all

Yeah, I can't take it, so don't you fake it

I know your love's my destiny

Yeah, I can't take it, please demonstrate it

'Cause I'm going down in history

Hey, yeah, whoa-ho, I'm on a roll

Ridin' so high, achieving my goals

Hey, yeah, whoa-ho, I'm on a roll

Ridin' so high, achieving my goals

I'm stoked on ambition and verve

I'm gonna get what I deserve

So full of ambition and verve

I'm gonna get what I deserve

Oh honey, let's get in through the door

Oh honey, not concerned who sees us ripping up the floor

Oh honey, we'll go dancing wherever you choose

Oh honey, you know we just can't lose

Yeah, I can't take it, so don't you fake it

I know your love's my destiny

Yeah, I can't take it, please demonstrate it

'Cause I'm going down in history

Hey, yeah, whoa-ho, I'm on a roll

Ridin' so high, achieving my goals

Hey, yeah, whoa-ho, I'm on a roll

Ridin' so high, achieving my goals

I'm stoked on ambition and verve

I'm gonna get what I deserve

So full of ambition and verve

I'm gonna get what I deserve

==Lyrics==

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