Age Of Silence
My Illusions Are My Own
Andy Winter Lyrics
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Wound up like a string
Controlled by an artificial force of life
Bits and bytes in my veins
No need for individual thinking
Project control a mighty success
We are near obsolete in this age of defiance
All that's been said has been said before
Nothing new under the sun anymore
Listen to the raindrops fall and let them wash away
Chaotic images take over our logic
Judgment has fallen
A just dose of methodical failure
Reminded of the day everything began
How the turn of events were short lived lies
Deception is the trade of the sinner
Living a life of illusions of the mind
The lyrics in Andy Winter's song, "My Illusions Are My Own," speak to the idea of becoming dependent on technology and losing our ability to think for ourselves. The opening lines of "connected to wires, wound up like a string, controlled by an artificial force of life" paint a picture of someone who is completely controlled by technology, unable to make independent decisions without their devices. This idea is reinforced in the following lines "bits and bytes in my veins, no need for individual thinking, project control a mighty success." The singer alludes to the idea that technology allows us to be controlled as though we are a part of a larger project, with the end goal being to create a society where independent human thought becomes obsolete.
As the lyrics continue, the singer becomes more philosophical, stating that "all that's been said has been said before, nothing new under the sun anymore." They seem to be saying that each generation lives in a world where they have to face the same issues as before, but with new technology. The idea that technology can wash away our troubles is dismissed with the line, "listen to the raindrops fall and let them wash away, chaotic images take over our logic." The chaos of the world, the constant cycles of conflict, and our dependence on technology create an environment where it's hard to make logical decisions. The lyrics go on to suggest that this dependence on technology is a kind of deception, creating an illusion in our minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Connected to wires
Feeling like a machine connected to wires, devoid of emotions and true human experiences
Wound up like a string
Feeling tightly strung up, with no freedom or control over one's own life
Controlled by an artificial force of life
Being dominated by artificial and external forces that dictate the course of one's life
Bits and bytes in my veins
Feeling like a part of a technological system, wherein one's identity is determined by binary codes rather than individuality
No need for individual thinking
Being constantly guided and influenced by technology, which leaves no room for independent and original thought
Project control a mighty success
The use of technology to control and manipulate individuals is seen as a remarkable achievement
The need for human life grows thinner every day
As technology advances rapidly, human existence is being threatened and marginalized
We are near obsolete in this age of defiance
In the face of rising technology, humans are becoming less relevant and might soon become redundant
All that's been said has been said before
There is nothing new or original left to be said or created
Nothing new under the sun anymore
Everything that can possibly exist has already been invented, explored or discovered
Listen to the raindrops fall and let them wash away
Trying to find solace in the sound of nature, to escape the overwhelming influence of technology
Chaotic images take over our logic
The overwhelming influence of technology is causing chaos and disruption to human logic and thought processes
Judgment has fallen
The consequences of relying too heavily on technology have become undeniable
A just dose of methodical failure
A fair reminder of the failures of technology and the disastrous consequences that follow
Reminded of the day everything began
Reflecting on the initial acceptance and investment in technology, and how things have since gone awry
How the turn of events were short lived lies
The early promise of technology ushering in a better future was short-lived and misleading
Deception is the trade of the sinner
People who exploit technology for their own gain are often deceptive and dishonest
Living a life of illusions of the mind
Those who rely solely on technology are often living a life of fallacies and illusions, with no real substance or depth
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.