Bad Machine
Boston Manor Lyrics


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I fell by the wayside.
I fell in the gutter.
Lost all of my money
& I lost my lover.
I met a stranger
Who bet double or nothing.
I just wanna be someone.
I just wanna be something.

I'll never say sorry, cause I'll never be free.
You float like a butterfly
You sting like a bee.
You're everywhere I go, you're always watching me.
Get the hell out of my head.
Get the hell out of my head.

You cracked your whip.
You sucked your thumb.
You blew me a kiss & the jig was up.
I broke both my ankles, on the way down.
It was a long way down.
Such a long way down. 

I'll never say sorry, cause I'll never be free.
You float like a butterfly.
You sting like a bee.
You're everywhere I go, you're always watching me.
Get the hell out of my head.
Get the hell out of my head.

& I'm just a puppet, who's drunk on his dreams.
I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free.
I'm through being sober.




Because what's in it for me?
I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boston Manor's "Bad Machine" are a reflection of the singer's feeling of being lost and powerless. The opening lines, "I fell by the wayside. I fell in the gutter." convey a sense of downfall and defeat. The singer has lost everything, including their lover and money, and is trying to find a way back up. The following lines introduce a stranger who proposes a gamble, symbolizing the singer's willingness to take risks in order to be someone or achieve something. The phrase "I just wanna be someone. I just wanna be something." expresses their desire for significance and identity.


The chorus, "You'll never say sorry cause I'll never be free. You float like a butterfly, you sting like a bee. You're everywhere I go, you're always watching me. Get the hell out of my head. Get the hell out of my head." portrays the idea of being haunted by someone or something. The person who floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee can be interpreted as a metaphor for a manipulative or toxic presence in the singer's life. It may also represent the singer's own emotions or thoughts that torment them. The repeated plea to "get the hell out of my head" suggests that the singer is struggling with inner demons that they can't shake off.


The second verse continues the imagery of being controlled or trapped. The lines "You cracked your whip. You sucked your thumb. You blew me a kiss & the jig was up." could be interpreted as references to BDSM, childhood innocence, and deception, respectively. The final lines, "I'm just a puppet, who's drunk on his dreams. I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free. I'm through being sober. Because what's in it for me? I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free." reinforce the idea of being a passive and deluded person who resists the idea of taking responsibility or changing their ways. The line "I'm through being sober" can be seen as a metaphor for giving up on self-improvement or sobriety, or as a reflection of the singer's indulgent and reckless behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

I fell by the wayside.
I've hit rock bottom.


I fell in the gutter.
I've lost all hope and dignity.


Lost all of my money & I lost my lover.
I hit a new low, with no money or love.


I met a stranger Who bet double or nothing.
I took a chance with someone new, willing to risk everything.


I just wanna be someone. I just wanna be something.
I want to feel important and valuable.


You cracked your whip. You sucked your thumb.
You controlled and manipulated me, while being childish and immature yourself.


You blew me a kiss & the jig was up.
You were caught in your own deceit.


I broke both my ankles, on the way down. It was a long way down. Such a long way down.
I suffered greatly during my downfall, and it felt like it would never end.


You're everywhere I go, you're always watching me. Get the hell out of my head. Get the hell out of my head.
I can't escape the hold you have on me, and I need to break free from your influence.


I'll never say sorry, cause I'll never be free. You float like a butterfly. You sting like a bee. You're everywhere I go, you're always watching me. Get the hell out of my head. Get the hell out of my head.
You have me trapped, and I can't apologize for what you've done to me. You're too dangerous to be around, and I need you to leave me alone.


& I'm just a puppet, who's drunk on his dreams. I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free. I'm through being sober. Because what's in it for me? I'll never say sorry, I'll never be free.
I'm just a tool for you to use to fulfill your own selfish needs. I won't apologize for my desires, and I won't live a life of sobriety because it's not fulfilling. But I know I'll never escape from your control.




Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Ash Wilson, Daniel Cunniff, Henry Cox, Jordan Pugh, Mike Cunniff

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