You'll notice a lot of rock artists making references to pigs, or piggies. The only real reason I can see for this would be the Charles Manson massacres in the 70s, when The Family killed Sharon Tate and others, writing 'Death to Piggys' and more in their blood. During the trials, Charles Manson and The Family made reference to a song written by George Harrison of the Beatles, in which he spoke of piggies rolling in the mud, in their suits, etc.
ramona, that would not surprise me (especially since he was on drugs during that time) , but here is an interview were Trent talked about the reference to pigs on the Downward Spiral : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oyvm1aDH-s
ramona, that would not surprise me (especially since he was on drugs during that time) , but here is an interview were Trent talked about the reference to pigs on the Downward Spiral : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oyvm1aDH-s
You'll notice a lot of rock artists making references to pigs, or piggies. The only real reason I can see for this would be the Charles Manson massacres in the 70s, when The Family killed Sharon Tate and others, writing 'Death to Piggys' and more in their blood. During the trials, Charles Manson and The Family made reference to a song written by George Harrison of the Beatles, in which he spoke of piggies rolling in the mud, in their suits, etc.
Trent Reznor was living at the Tate house when he wrote this album, so I'm certain that the murders there had something to do with it.
Trent Reznor was living at the Tate house when he wrote this album, so I'm certain that the murders there had something to do with it.
ramona, that would not surprise me (especially since he was on drugs during that time) , but here is an interview were Trent talked about the reference to pigs on the Downward Spiral : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oyvm1aDH-s
ramona, that would not surprise me (especially since he was on drugs during that time) , but here is an interview were Trent talked about the reference to pigs on the Downward Spiral : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oyvm1aDH-s