Underneath It All Lyrics

Lyric discussion by LittleUrantiaGirl 

Cover art for Underneath It All lyrics by Nine Inch Nails

This song holds personal meaning with me, and I can relate to it's meaning. I'll explain it through my own experiences and the context I see it in. . .

The narrator was once in love with the subject. The subject meant everything to the narrator, and the narrator was eventually wronged beyond belief. He tries to move on, but he never can because 'underneath it all' the subject still remains. He's willing to do anything to shake the scent of heartbreak, but he never can. He just wants to be able to let go, but it's impossible for him. He tries, and tries, and only defeats himself more and more. Perhaps the only ending for this torment he's experiencing is suicide.

I know what you mean, i've been through a similar problem, but now im on the other side (maybe). Yes, it hurts when somebody you really love hurts you that much, but it hurts even more when you care so much that even after everything they.ve done to you, no matter how horrible, you still want them back, but cant have them.