NINE INCH NAILS - "CLOSER" REACTION!!! 

This song is about a depressed person looking for anything to find meaning and hope. In this case, he's looking for sex to bring this to him. You really need to listen to the entire Downward Spiral album to see the toll depression takes on the protagonist's life. This is a top 5 album of all time!!!

This song is not about what it appears. It's from the album "The Downward Spiral" which is a concept album, one song continues on to the next. Trent Reznor was dealing with depression issues as well as addiction - this amazing album is the outcome. Trent Reznor has many awards and in my opinion, is a genius.

It's so hard to believe this was 25 years ago and there is a generation of young people who don't know this song/artist

Imagine if she'd watched the actual music video... that's some twisted shit

I'm glad Johnny Cash didn't cover this one.

Trent Reznor is known as a detail guy: a meticulous composer and manipulator of sound, layers upon layers of it. From his band's genesis 32 years ago, the leader of Nine Inch Nails has been known for songs of deep, menacing pain, rage and self-destruction. Today, Reznor's dark days of alcohol and drug abuse are behind him - and he finds himself, with a wife and two young kids.

I like how she's uncomfortable but still grooving lol

So, now you understand why Johnny Cash covering a NIN song was kind of a shocking thing when it happened.

I never clicked so fast! Never in the whole history of never ever!

OMG! Fav Fav Fav Song! "Closer" is a song about self-hatred and obsession, but to the artist's dismay, the song was widely misinterpreted as a lust anthem due to its chorus. Two versions of the songs music video were produced, directed by Mark Romanek, and first aired on May 12, 1994. The for television version of the music video was edited so that the removed scenes were replaced with a title card that read "Scene Missing," and in instances where the word fuck was edited out, the scene was accompanied by a stop in the video motion, making it appear as if the stop was a result of defective film (this was supposedly done to make sure the flow of the song was not affected). The unedited version of the video was shown on Playboy TV's music video show Hot Rocks in 1994. In mid-2002, the unedited version aired on MTV2 as part of a special countdown showcasing the most controversial videos ever to air on MTV. In 2006, "Closer" was voted No. 1 in a VH1 Classic poll titled "20 Greatest Music Videos of All Time. Trent Reznor later said that, in retrospect, "The rarest of things occurred: where the song sounded better to me, seeing it with the video. And it's my song." Most versions of song released as the single are titled "Closer to God" & are 13 seconds longer than the album version. Also; on the album, the piano tune at the end of the song is abruptly cut off in order to segue into the next track, "Ruiner"; whereas on the single, the tone of the last piano key plyed and the background sounds are allowed to play out longer at the end.

For anyone too young to remember, this song was played ON THE RADIO. A LOT. Of course they bleeped or silenced the f-word, but like that changes anything, lol.

Now he's an Oscar winning composer who has scored countless major motion pictures. Times change.

Fun fact: when Closer was new, the shock jocks on my local FM radio station played this at 10 pm at night... They were fired the next day.

Black girl just blushed LOL

The song is about addiction. I saw a stripper Dane to this dressed only in chains and dropping chain after chain until she was totally nude. You could hear a pin drop. She showed the true meaning of the song.

How is it possible that someone hasn’t ever heard this immensely popular 25 year old song before? I like that she’s vibing to it while completely scared. Great reactions.

Your facial expressions crack me UP Your funny. This whole SONG is badass

Girl..don't even watch the video! 😆 Best reaction to this song!

Nine Inch Nails- “every day is exactly the same”

Omg your facial expressions 🤣🤣🤣🤣

GURL !!! I LMFAO !!! I laughed so hard , I blew the joint out my mouth , it flew across the room & hit the cat !!! Your reaction was priceless !!! 🤯🤘

“He nasty...” this is legit one of the funniest reactions I’ve ever seen 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

Trent Reznor (NIN) is the one who wrote "Hurt". The song Johnny Cash covered. Trent loved Johnny's cover so much that he now says it belongs to Johnny now. 🖤🤍

When I saw you were reacting to this song, I just had to see your face after the first few words......I just knew your face would be a picture of pure shock.....and I was right.....😂🙀😁👍🏻

Nine Inch Nails is *NOT* for the faint of heart XD in all seriousness, there's more to NIN than this song, this is just the most popular. The albums Pretty Hate Machine, Broken (ep) and the Downward Spiral (the album this came from) have a VERY significant meaning. PLEASE give the band as a whole a try- the song is deeper than it seems and so is the band

When I was in my teens back in the 90s I used to go to a night club called “The Doors” they played this song every night and the girls would ALL scream and howl with excitement every single time. Damn the 90s were awesome. Trent renznor to this day is still pretty much my favorite composer.

Fun reaction. Nine Inch Nails is my favorite band of all-time. The whole discography is amazing and has alot of variety. Deep lyrics and music, with some upbeat and fun. Some other great ones are "Ringfinger", "Sin", "Gave Up", "A Warm Place", "Terrible Lie", and I could just keep going, since I like it all.

She did blush lol - but she was still rocking it haha - this is known as "Industrial rock" great job Ps - you know you liked it LOL

The album is called Downward Spiral and is a concept album, basically is a guy who goes on that Downward spiral so from song 1 to the last (hurt) is the story how he gets deeper and deeper to the botton, so closer as raw at it is is just part of that awful journey, that's kinda why that song is in that context.

He’s busted up, not nasty, lady. He pines for comfort other than his own. No more nasty than Marvin Gaye. Just expressed differently.

I clicked right away but I was screaming at you "you're not ready"! Lol

NIN is my husband's favorite. I was very clear that this song was not to be included in our wedding playlist. Not that I thought he would add it, but I was afraid someone else might slip it in as a joke.

I actually love this song, haha! Your reaction is priceless

This song is part of a greater story, told over the course of the album The Downward Spiral. It's the story of how a mans life is taken apart, due to violence, madness and addiction. So this song is supposed to have those mixed feelings attached to it. It's bad for you, but it feels so good, but as things ramp up, you feel a loss of control leading ultimately, nowhere good. It's also theorized by some that, since at the time of the recording Trent Reznor was addicted to Heroin, the song is being sung from the needles perspective "you let me penetrate you" as in, needle penetrates skin. It's heavy stuff.

Saw the title and immediately I was like "uh oh, this is not going to end well..." :D

I always thought character in this song is torn between his lust and his despair. And that "closer to God" meant the only time he felt alive and connected was when he was with this person he can't let go of. Not a happy song, but a very honest expression of a state of mind we've all been in at one point or another. Also, "God" pops up in a number of Trent Reznor's songs and it rarely ever means "God". It's usually whatever people worship. Money, power, government, authority, sex. Things like that.

I saw that you were reacting to closer and I had to come and look really quick I'm actually surprised RU-vid let it go. When this song first came out you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it so it lost its shock power really quickly. I actually still kind of like the song. Your expression was priceless😂

"Oh he say he like it kinnkkyyy..." "He nassstyyy.... he nassstyy!" India, you're adorable!

OMG, India's reaction was priceless. India's face has so much expression and I was just waiting for the first time he said the "hook" line. Still I nearly spit out my drink from her reaction even though I knew it was coming.. LOL. I gotta watch that again. LOL> "You get me closer to God" Making love gets him closer to God. Creation. I always took this song as the woman he is talking about makes him a better person by taking in his flaws and helping him fix them. I guess. LOL.

Best reaction ever when the chorus dropped lol. I was crying from laughing so hard.

Ha, had to watch this one! If sex has never made you feel closer to god then you've not been doing it with the right person 😉

This was the theme song to the movie Seven. Creeptastic! Your face expressions are adorbs! Love it!

This song, like so many other NIN tracks, is about self destructive behavior.

It's more about wanting to feel something... Wanting a connection and filling the void within your soul.

It's part of a concept album about someone's life spiraling out of control. In this song the protagonist is using one night stands to try to cure their depression but it's not working.

Before the song started: "Oh boy, here we go." 1:41 "Yep. You heard that correctly." After the song ended: "So, more NIN then?" :P

sex, even love, can be nasty and kind of an addiction... and get you 'closer' to perfection or hell, or both at the same time

Your reaction was EVERYTHING! I haven't laughed this hard in awhile! Thank you for reacting to so many different type's of music. You are a breath of fresh air. Im just gonna keep watching your videos, its like sharing music with a new friend.

Could've been worse. You could've watched the official video 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, though. Trents got some great music under his belt. Closer is just the most well known. For some easier to digest tracks: Only Everyday is Exactly the Same Would for You The Hand that Feeds The Day the World Went Away

“He Nasty!” ❤️

They were just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020. This song was made in the house on Cielo Dr-Sharon Tate house

That was the funniest thing I've seen in a good long while. Thankyou dear, your reaction to this song i've known for a lot of years has has improved my day no end.

NOOOOOOOO! SHE WASNT READYYY!! Check out Pefect Drug.

When I saw that you were reacting to closer, I couldn’t click on this video fast enough 😂😂😂😂

So funny..I knew as soon as I saw "Closer" it was gonna be fun to watch..lol

During my college days in the early-mid 90s, when the DJ played this everybody was on the floor!

I knew she would freak when she got to the “animal” chorus. 😧🤬

Great reaction.. I'm 53 and I remember hearing this for the first time in a club in South Beach Miami while I was home on Spring Break and I asked the DJ WTF was that and he showed me the album cover of a 12" version of it and I didnt believe it. I had heard Down In It from Pretty Hate Machine and kinda dismissed it as a one off single and I was like how did he get from that sound to this??? His musical progression has been so impressive and he is truly an artist. When I listened to The Downward Spiral I didnt get it at first it jist sounded like a lot of noise, it took thr third listen before I was able to truly listen to it ans understand which was what Trent was shooting for, he wanted people to find things in the music you didnt get the first time. It was truly a recording that was a piece of art and told a great story of redemption.

You can briefly hear this song being played in the opening credits of the film Seven with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt.

NIN is one of my favorite bands. I was watching your face... just waiting for certain lyrics to come up lol. It was perfect.

I loved it when black girls jammed to it!! Lol!

Your reaction is priceless 😂😍❤️😍😂

NIN - Head Like a Hole. Devo also did a great cover of this same song. I like both versions.

You have to listen to the whole album, “The Downward Spiral, “ to understand. There is a lot of imagery in this song and hyperboles to understand before completely judging it.

React to “something I could never have” by NIN so good

Ah yes, no one ever forgets their first time hearing this song, or watching the video 😂. A classic! And I still love the boots Reznor wore in that video.

quality song, quality reaction😀......NIN, 'head like a hole'(slate)......😀👍✌️🤘👌

I heard this song the year it came out and I was about 13 or 14 years old. My friend brought me to a friend of their's place and we listened to it in secret in their garage so their parents wouldn't hear it. It blew my mind forever. NIN is high up in my top 5 bands and I've seen them live three times. This song still gives me the same chicken skin as the first time I heard it. Trent Reznor is an amazing musician. 🖤

Best reaction ever!! 😂😂😂

I think this is one of my favorite reactions I've seen from you so far. I was sitting here with popcorn waiting for you to get to some of those lyrics!

Nine inch nails go hard...check out “piggy” on that same album

This is a raw song. Decades old but I still love it.

Trent is still hitting hard to this day. The Watchmen soundtrack was amazing.

Oh I clicked fast!!! I was like “wait for it, wait for it.” 😳🤣😝 Love the song and your reaction!! ❤️🤘🏼✌️

The personality behind this song is a bit clearer if you've listened to Pretty Hate Machine, the first album. That entire album is one great song after another, one of the best debut albums in rock.

Best. Reaction. Ever. Love this one... so fun!

Johnny Cash’s song “Hurt” is actually a Nine Inch Nails song that he covered- let that sink in too. 😊 Trent Reznor is a musical genius! And recognized as such- Now... imagine this blasting in a club or bar! 👀😜. ❤️🤘🏼✌️

I knew what was coming and I was just waiting for that reaction! This was the shit in my high school years. So much fun to see you react to 90’s music. How about some Rage Against the Machine?

Metaphor for heroin addiction, like 90% of the material from the era. Awesome stuff

Yeah, this was the jam back in the day. I still remember watching the music video to this in the 90s on MTV, when they actually aired music back then. Great band, love some Nine Inch Nails, even today

Try Stabbing Westward "Shame" on for size...

I so love your reactions! "He nasty!" ... I was laughing to tears with that.

I watch the ads u put on your videos because u deserve it. Congrats on hitting 100k . Hopefully I will get to see u react to Def leppard song called Women. U liked Love bits so I'm sure u will like this on too. This reaction is so Hilarious!! 🤪🔥🔥

Great Reaction loved this 😂 this is definitely one of the best songs ever made especially when you know the true meaning of it. Its a masterpiece

I don't believe in buying censored music with silent gaps where the words were. I used to listen to this stuff a lot until I had a kid and had to put it away and only play it in the car when I'm alone. 😆

As a fan of NIN, when I saw this one on your feed, I grabbed some popcorn and hit play to witness your reaction. Loved watching your wheels turning, as the song played. You’re great...

When I saw you were going to react to this song, I thought my girl doesn't know what she is in for. The song was more about substance addiction, and the sexual part was just a metaphor for said addiction. Great song once you get by the initial shock.

Lmao!! When I saw the song you were reacting to I knew we were in for a treat when you heard the lyrics 😁😅😅

"Closer to God" - the only time he feels alive is at the moment of ecstasy.

I love nine inch nails their music takes u out of your comfort zone and makes you think girl i love you your great

"you get me closer to God". People do say sex is a religious experience.

This song and the move SEVEN! Great combo. Great song and movie!

It’s just a song. It’s not who he is. It’s an art. It’s a cool ass song! Lol

OMG, seeing your face with the WTF look on it, while at the same jamming to the beat is priceless! LOL!

You need to do one more to really get a taste of NIN. try "head like a hole".

I remember when I first heard this song as a teenager 😂 been a fan ever since 🥰

React to White Zombie - Thunder Kiss 1965. The best song ever made by White Zombie.

My favourite band, and one of the funniest reactions to it I've seen. Love it lol.

Talk about jumping in a the deep end 🤣 could be worse I guess, it could've been Heresy.

This beautiful woman is lucky... I wish I could go back to the first time i heard this song!