Cryosleep
Machinae Supremacy Lyrics
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They say most of your brain shuts down in cryosleep.
All but the primitive side – the animal side.
No wonder I'm still awake.
From the movie Ghost in the Shell:
To humans is it like staring at the sun, a blinding brightness that conceals a source of great power.
The opening lines of Machinae Supremacy's song "Cryosleep" reference the concept of cryosleep as depicted in the science fiction movie "Pitch Black." Cryosleep is a process in which a living organism is frozen for an extended period of time with the goal of preserving it until it can be resuscitated at a later time. The lyrics suggest that while most of the brain may shut down during the cryosleep process, the animalistic, primitive side of the brain remains active. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea that even when physically asleep or mentally checked out, our basic instincts and impulses still continue to operate.
The song goes on to reference the idea of the power and brightness of humanity as described in the movie "Ghost in the Shell." In this context, the same power that allows humans to stare into the sun and marvel at its beauty is also the source of great technological advancements and innovations. The lyrics suggest that this power could also have a darker side, with the possibility of it blinding and corrupting those who wield it.
Overall, "Cryosleep" speaks to the intersection of human nature, technology, and power. It acknowledges the potential for both good and bad that arises when these elements come together, and suggests that our animalistic instincts and basic drives are never far from the surface, even when we are at our most technologically advanced.
Line by Line Meaning
They say most of your brain shuts down in cryosleep.
According to the popular belief, cryosleep shuts down almost all parts of the brain.
All but the primitive side – the animal side.
However, the animal instincts and basic functions continue to operate during cryosleep.
No wonder I'm still awake.
It's no surprise that I'm awake as the animal side of my brain is still active during cryosleep.
To humans is it like staring at the sun, a blinding brightness that conceals a source of great power.
For humans, the world of advanced technology and cybernetics is similar to staring at the sun - with its blinding brilliance hiding a massive source of power.
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