The band was formed in 1996, consisting of the sole founding member, writer and musician, Nathaniel Leigh Nicoll. The current line-up of the band varies but typically consists of Nathaniel Nicoll, Mike Hayden, and James Wong.
A synth musician from S.F. Take one part Japan, mix with 2 parts Depeche, and add twist of longing.
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Foreign
B! Machine Lyrics
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These unraveling words
A pause and a moment
We are foreign
I am lost in the thought
I am tired of the game
Is that all that remains of
Every dream that I bought
That you promised to sell
Is that all that remains of
The binding and chains of
Maybe it ends today
These unraveling words
I find my courage and
We are foreign
Divided again
Turning a corner
A moment and then
We are foreign
I am lost in the thought
I am tired of the game
Is that all that remains of
Have I become a slave of
Every dream that I bought
That you promised to sell
Is that all that remains of
The binding and chains of
I know you don't remember me
Or what it was we used to have
And if you do, its not the same
We are not the same
I know you can't conceive
Of what it was we almost had
And if you can, its not the same
We are not the same
The lyrics to B! Machine's song "Foreign" speak to the feeling of disconnection and alienation from oneself and the world around them. The first verse opens with the line "Maybe it ends today, these unraveling words," implying a sense of finality, perhaps even despair. The repetition of "foreign" throughout the song emphasizes this feeling of being out of place, disconnected from reality.
The second verse conveys a sense of disappointment and regret, with the lyrics "Is that all that remains of, have I become a slave of, every dream that I bought, that you promised to sell?" Here, the singer questions the validity of their aspirations and whether they were manipulated to pursue them. The use of past tense in "that you promised to sell" suggests that the singer feels deceived.
The chorus brings a glimmer of hope as the singer finds their courage and acknowledges their foreignness. The third verse switches to second person, with the singer addressing someone who has forgotten them and the past they shared. The lyrics "And if you do, it's not the same, we are not the same" suggest that the singer has changed and moved on, and the other person has as well.
Overall, "Foreign" is a powerful commentary on feeling lost and disconnected. The repetition of "foreign" emphasizes the idea of being out of place, and the lyrics reveal a sense of disappointment with oneself and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it ends today
Wondering if the situation will change for the better today
These unraveling words
Expressing the feeling that nothing is working out as planned
A pause and a moment
Taking a break to reflect on the situation
We are foreign
Feeling lost and out of place
I am lost in the thought
Being consumed by negative thoughts
I am tired of the game
Feeling exhausted by the constant struggle
Is that all that remains of
Questioning whether there's anything left to hold on to
Have I become a slave of
Feeling trapped and powerless
Every dream that I bought
Having invested in unrealistic expectations
That you promised to sell
Having been deceived by false hope
The binding and chains of
Feeling constrained and limited by past decisions
I find my courage and
Summoning the strength to face the situation head-on
Divided again
Feeling disconnected and divided
Turning a corner
Optimistic about the possibility of a change in circumstances
A moment and then
An opportunity for a brief moment of clarity
We are foreign
Feeling like an outsider and disconnected from the present
I know you don't remember me
Feeling forgotten and insignificant
Or what it was we used to have
Reflecting on past experiences and wondering what went wrong
And if you do, its not the same
Acknowledging that even if the other person remembers, it doesn't change the situation
We are not the same
Recognizing that things have changed and can never be the same again
I know you can't conceive
Recognizing that the other person can't understand the feelings of loss and regret
Of what it was we almost had
Regretting missed opportunities and the loss of what could have been
And if you can, its not the same
Even if the other person can imagine the possibilities, it doesn't change the reality
We are not the same
Accepting that the relationship has changed and can never be the same again
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lucianoschwab578
Love B! Machine. Got all of his albums on cd. Waiting hopefully for "Snake Charm Girl" for some years now...
@HeftyYeti8764
Snake Charm Girl just recently released! And wow, it is awesome! I feel that the wait was definitely worth it.
@alejoacosta8784
I just found a gem! Thanks so much for uploading 💜
@keithszafran5415
I've recently been on a B! Machine kick. Really looking forward to the new material.
@miguelangellimonnaranjo9386
Yesssssssss!!!!!!! I´ve been waiting desperately for new jobs of B!Machine.
@ladronguapo
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for uploading this! :)
@Sinoidotschka
I love your music and your voice!! It is so honest.
@andrprint8794
Стиль хороших 80-х, слушал другое тоже заходит!
@ladronguapo
And a new album to boot! Yes!!! I've been waiting for ages for new material :)
@rettenthetetlen8759
Where were you guys all this time?
I was trying to contact you to ask your well or whatever happened to you?
I'm glad you back Nate.
Your voice got better like a vine.
Hope we will get albums from now on.
I bought the Snake Charm Girl and it's great. Thank you.