Kuprij, along with vocalist John West (of Royal Hunt) and guitarist Roger Staffelbach have appeared on every Artension album. Drummer Mike Terrana (of Rage, Axel Rudi Pell, and others) and bassist Kevin Chown have appeared on most albums, however Steve DiGiorgio (of Death, Sadus, and others) is the current bassist.
Machine
Artension Lyrics
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And right before my eyes I clearly see
Can you hear my prayer? floating on the air
I've got you in my sights ooh yeah
I'm much too young to die
Machine trained for killing
Been far away for so long but I'm not lonely
My dreams are in the smoke that's in the air
Can you hear my plea? are you looking down on me?
I've got you in my sights ooh yeah
I'm not afraid to die
Machine trained for killing
Machine can't force the willing
Can you hear my prayer? floating on the air
I've got you in my sights ooh yeah
I'm much too young to die
Machine trained for killing
Machine can't force the willing
The song "Machine" by Artension touches on the topic of war and the use of machines for killing. The singer begins by acknowledging a new day that is dawning and calling to them, but they see the reality of war and the use of machines for killing right before their eyes. The prayer that the singer sends out is a plea for help, for someone to hear and acknowledge their message of peace.
The singer mentions that they have been far away for so long but they are not lonely. Instead, their dreams are in the smoke that's in the air. This could be interpreted as a symbolic representation of the destruction that war brings about, and how the singer's dreams are being destroyed due to the violence that surrounds them.
Despite their fear of dying, the singer reiterates that they are much too young to die. They also acknowledge that machines have been trained for killing, but they cannot force the willing. This implies that even though machines are created for destruction, they cannot force people into becoming killers.
Overall, "Machine" by Artension is a powerful song that touches on the gravity of war and the harmful effects that it has on the world, and on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day is dawning and calling to me
A new day is beginning and I feel a sense of responsibility to make something of it.
And right before my eyes I clearly see
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve in life.
Can you hear my prayer? floating on the air
I am hoping that someone, anyone, is listening to my hopeful thoughts and dreams.
I've got you in my sights ooh yeah
I am focused and determined to achieve my goals.
I'm much too young to die
I am too young and full of life to let anything hold me back.
Machine trained for killing
A weapon or tool that has been trained to take a life.
Machine can't force the willing
No matter how skilled or powerful a weapon is, it cannot control the will of a determined individual.
Been far away for so long but I'm not lonely
I have been absent for a while, but I don't feel alone. My dreams keep me company.
My dreams are in the smoke that's in the air
My hopes and aspirations are part of the atmosphere around me.
Can you hear my plea? are you looking down on me?
I am asking for help and guidance from a higher power.
I'm not afraid to die
I am not afraid of death, as I am committed to living my life without regret.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joseabonce1738
Es muy bueno su música es una mescla de progresivo y heavy metal y muy melódico. Para mí así lo siento
@howardsieker7683
I gave it a try much better than I hoped for thanks for posting epic heroic a little silly made me feel younger or wish I was thanks again
@mtlman906
Symphony x vibes
@Selrisitai
I really like the band's first album, but this one's not doing anything for me at about 16 minutes in. I'll keep going though. Sometimes an album's good songs are all toward the middle or end.
Also, this band sounds pretty much exactly like a more mellow Royal Hunt. I dig it.