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This Old Machine
Coconut Records Lyrics


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This old machine
Has been good to me
All of my life
I have waited for you

This old machine
It's been good to me
All of my life
I have waited for you

This old machine
It's been good to me
All of my life
I have waited for you

Waited for you
Waited for you
Waited for you
Waited for you
Waited for you
Waited for you
Waited for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "This Old Machine" by Coconut Records are simple and repetitive, yet deeply emotional. The song seems to be about someone who has always been waiting for something or someone, and now they finally feel like they have found them. The "old machine" could represent anything from a beloved car or motorcycle to a person who has always been reliable and steady. The repetition of the line "All of my life, I have waited for you" shows that this waiting has been a significant part of the singer's existence, and they feel grateful for finally finding what they were looking for. The final repetition of "Waited for you" feels like a release of all the pent-up longing and anticipation that has built up over the years.


The lyrics of "This Old Machine" could be interpreted in a few different ways, as they're deliberately vague, but overall the song seems to be about finding happiness or satisfaction after a long period of waiting. The "old machine" could also represent the singer themselves, who has been through many ups and downs but is now in a good place. Whatever the case may be, the song is a celebration of the journey and the destination.


Line by Line Meaning

This old machine
Referring to himself, his body, or something sentimental or nostalgic.


Has been good to me
It has provided all the needs and services required and has never let him down.


All of my life
Every moment and experience he has lived through.


I have waited for you
The person, object, or circumstance he needed to come into his life to feel complete or validated.


Waited for you
Emphasizes the length and intensity of his longing and anticipation.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


Waited for you
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.




Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.