The Great Destroyer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by stephanie5 

Cover art for The Great Destroyer lyrics by Nine Inch Nails

Around two years ago I was listening to Year Zero on (what seemed like) a daily basis. I was in the midst of a job search having become very disillusioned with my employer at the time. I felt like a drone and after six months of searching I became even more depressed than I had been at the start of my search.

So this song really started to become my rally cry. I saw my employers as the ones "writing everything down". I had to keep nodding my head; couldn't let them suspect I was looking for a better job. I had to convince myself that I had "limitless potential". Don't let them take advantage of you...remember all the crap they've told you and put you through - but hold your breath and wait for the right moment to escape.

I didn't take much longer before I gave notice - and another job found me. I regret nothing about it and I am so, so happy with where I am now in my career.

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