Down in It

“Down in It” is a song by American industrial rock act Nine Inch Nails, released in 1989. Released as the project’s debut single, the song was the first to be written by Trent Reznor, the only constant member of the act. It was released as a teaser single prior to the group’s debut album, Pretty Hate Machine. The song’s music video stirred criticism among the FBI, and spawned an investigation that focused on Reznor’s character as a person who committed suicide.

This was the first official Nine Inch Nails release and the first single from the album Pretty Hate Machine. Initially released only on vinyl, a CD version was later created after the success of the album.

The first track on the single, “Down in It (skin)”, is the mix that is found on Pretty Hate Machine.