Nine Inch Nails - Capital G Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is 'Capital G' from?

   'Capital G' is from Nine Inch Nails' fifth studio album, Year Zero, released in 2007.

2. When was 'Capital G' released as a single?

   'Capital G' was released as a single on June 11, 2007, as a limited-edition nine-inch vinyl in the United Kingdom.

3. What is the meaning behind the 'G' in 'Capital G'?

   Although many speculated that 'G' might refer to George W. Bush, Trent Reznor stated that the 'G' actually stands for 'greed'.

4. Why wasn't 'Capital G' assigned a Halo number?

   Trent Reznor decided not to assign 'Capital G' a Halo number due to concerns about the overpricing of retail music and his record label's alleged plans to exploit Nine Inch Nails' fan base.

5. In what time signature is 'Capital G' composed?

   'Capital G' is composed in a 4/4 time signature with a triplet feel and is in the key of D.

6. When did 'Capital G' first become available for radio airplay?

   'Capital G' first became available for radio airplay on April 4, 2007, and officially on May 14–15, 2007. It received significant adds in the alternative category during the week of April 27, 2007.