AUTOMATIC
Big Data feat. Jenn Wasner Lyrics
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Now that you're mine
Couldn't do it alone
And I never will again
You're my eyes, my feet and my hands
The thoughts in my mind
I don't even have to try
Than I am
So much better than I
Automatic
I give up, give up
Here I am, don't you want me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic)
Here I am, 'cause you need me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic)
I feel so much lighter today
Now that there's time
Can't remember my name
But you can tell me who I am
There's no shame in making it easy (when it's not easy)
I don't even have to try
You do it better than I can
Than I can
So much better than I
Automatic
I give up, give up
Here I am, don't you want me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic)
Here I am, 'cause you need me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic, all let go)
I'm ready (I know)
If you let me (take control)
Just forget it, it's so automatic
(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Automatic)
(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Automatic)
I'll be the one to make your heart beat right (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Walk you in circles, I'll speak your mind (ah, ah, ah, ah, automatic)
I'll breathe your air to make you feel alive (ah, ah, ah, ah
Hoo, ooh-ooh (ah, ah, ah, ah, automatic)
I'll be your feeling, your skin and bones (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Pay your attention, be your house and home (ah, ah, ah, ah, automatic)
I'll keep your company, you'll never be alone (ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ahh)
Automatic
I give up, give up (give up, give up)
Here I am, don't you want me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic)
Here I am, 'cause you need me to do it again
(It's automatic, it's automatic, all let go)
I'm ready (I know)
If you let me (take control)
Just forget it, it's so automatic
I feel so much better today
Now that you're mine
The song "Automatic" by Big Data feat. Jenn Wasner is about the singer's dependence on another person to feel better about themselves. The singer acknowledges that they couldn't do it alone and never will again, implying they have tried in the past. They refer to this person as "my eyes, my feeling, [and] my hands" suggesting they are the singer's guide or facilitator. The singer recognizes they don't need to try to be better with this person because they automatically become a better version of themselves with them. This is further emphasized when the singer repeats the line "so much better than I can" in the chorus, illustrating their feeling of inadequacy without this person.
The title "Automatic" indicates that the singer's reliance on this person is almost involuntary, and they don't have to make an effort to feel better with them. This idea is reinforced by the repeated lines "it's automatic" in the chorus. The singer believes they are giving up control to this person, as indicated by the line "I give up, give up", and they repeatedly offer themselves up to do it again implying they are willing to give up more control. Finally, the singer says "forget, it's all automatic", suggesting they are okay with relinquishing control and letting this person take charge.
Overall, "Automatic" is a song about the singer's dependence on someone else to feel better and be a better version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so much better today
I am relieved and content at this very moment
Now that you mad
Only because you are here by my side
Couldn't do it alone
I lack the strength to handle this on my own
And I never will again
I am grateful to have you as an ally in times of need
You're my eyes, my feeling my hands
You guide my every move and thought
The thoughts in my mind
My mind belongs to you
I don't even have to trying make me better than I am
You improve me without me having to work at it
Then I am
As a result, I become a better version of myself
So much better than I can
Better than I could ever achieve on my own
Automatic
It is effortless and done without thought
I give up, give up
I surrender to your power over me
Here I am, don't you want me to do it again
I am present and ready to do your bidding
(It's automatic, it's automatic)
It is always automatic, without fail
Here I am, cuz you need me to do it again
I am here because you require my assistance
I feel so much better today
I am feeling better once more
Now that it's time
Because it's time to take action
Clearing the memory
I am eliminating past experiences and starting fresh
But you can't tell me who I am
You cannot control my identity
There's no shame in making it easy
It is acceptable to make things easier for oneself
(It's not easy)
Although it may not feel like it
I don't even have to try you do it better than I can
You are more capable of achieving success than I ever could be
Then I can
As a result, I can succeed without exerting myself
So much better than I can
Better than I ever could on my own
All let go
I am relinquishing all control to you
I'm ready, if you let me
I am willing to comply if you permit me to do so
Take control
Please assume control over me
Just forget, it's all automatic
Just forget about me and let things happen on their own
I be the one to make your heart beat right
I am able to cause you to feel an emotional connection and thereby enhance your well-being
Walking in circles, I speak your mind
I understand your thoughts and emotions without you needing to explain them
I'll breathe your air to make you feel alive
I will engage in any activity to arouse emotions of vitality and liveliness in you
(Automatic)
As always, it is automatic and unforced
I need a feeling, you scared and run
I require an emotional sensation that can prompt you to feel unnerved and depart
Pay your attention, be your house and home
I am devoted to paying you attention and serving as a comfort zone and long-term residence for you
I'll keep your company and never be alone
I will always be present and offer companionship, thereby providing comfort
All let go
I relinquish control once more
I'm ready, if you let me
I am prepared to do your bidding if permitted to do so
Take control
Please take control of me once more
Just forget, it's all automatic
Please forget about me once more and allow things to happen on their own
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Alan Wilkis, Jennifer Lynn Wasner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xz Plays
Single-handed, this track, convinced me to pick up a handful of tickets to experience this live.
Didn't really pay too much attention while listening to the album.
Started humming throughout the day unaware where I remember the melody from.
Get home and punch in the lyrics I can muster.
It's Big Data?
"Man this song would be awesome live."
Look up if they ever come near me... JULY 25!?!
Buy a handful of tickets, worry about who is going later
See you at the O.C. Fair!
Burntoastman31
Seriously though, this track is absolutely phenomenal. Best on the album, which is great by the way.
Rex Russell
Burntoastman31 "Don't you want me to do it again?!"
Xz Plays
Single-handed, this track, convinced me to pick up a handful of tickets to experience this live.
Didn't really pay too much attention while listening to the album.
Started humming throughout the day unaware where I remember the melody from.
Get home and punch in the lyrics I can muster.
It's Big Data?
"Man this song would be awesome live."
Look up if they ever come near me... JULY 25!?!
Buy a handful of tickets, worry about who is going later
See you at the O.C. Fair!
O.G OriginalGangsta
How come you guys aren't more famous? It absolutely boggles my mind. I was hooked on you guys since i heard dangerous on sirus xm. Keep up the good work!
CabingirlWI
Glad I found them on Alt Nation. LOVE this band!
Rabbit0
I know how you feel. Dangerous just randomly popped up. Really glad it did
choycalicious
In case you don't know how well this is written, this song can be about:
-The interconnectedness of devices, as the interview says
-Victims of abuse
-The body-mind connection during dissociation and/or the different levels of the mind during mental health episodes
Kerry William Stapleton
Most obviously the second one
Alejo Tassile
Probably the third one
y5mgisi
Just for fun, I like to think that it's about how you can plant an idea I have your mind and it "automatically" turns into a reality.