Broadside is a pop punk band based in Richmond, VA. They were formed in 201… Read Full Bio ↴Broadside is a pop punk band based in Richmond, VA. They were formed in 2010 and released a free digital summer demo to gain local attraction. In June 2011 the band self-released their debut five-song EP, "Far From Home", which was then re-recorded in 2012 with five additional tracks to become their first full-length album by the same name and put out on independent Japanese record label Ice Grill$ Records. They were named as one of top 100 bands to watch in 2015 by Alternative Press. On March 10, 2015, it was announced that the band had signed to Victory Records, which was accompanied by pre-orders for their label debut, Old Bones set for release on May 19, 2015, along with a music video for the new single "Coffee Talk". In late September, 2015, founding member Bassist Josh Glupker left for undisclosed reasons. On June 16, 2017, the band released its second studio album, Paradise. On July 8, 2017, the album peaked at the No. 17 position on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. On May 15, 2019, the band released a 7" for "King of Nothing / Empty" which would be their last release with Victory Records before the label was bought out by Concord Music Group in October of 2019 leaving the band without a label. In March 2020 the band announced they signed with Los Angeles based label, SharpTone Records. They are also releasing a new album in July of 2020 for the label titled, "Into The Raging Sea."

The band has gone through many various lineup changes during it's lifetime and currently has no original members, but as of June 2020 it's current lineup stands as follows:

Ollie Baxxter – vocals (2013–present)
Pat Diaz – bass (2015–present)
Domenic Reid – guitar (2017–present)

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Human Machines
Broadside Lyrics

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Working and working my life away,
with nothing to show but my bills are paid.
But inside you know
that you’re all alone.
What can you do
when the world moves on without you?

I chose a path

that wasn’t there before.
I’m not limiting myself
to just one single door.

But you’ll always be tied down,
Restricted by the pain that grips your life.
I felt it,
so focused,
just barely scraping by.

Working and working my life away,
with nothing to show but my bills are paid.

Consume, repeat,
and force yourself to sleep.
Weak hands, sore feet,
but it makes you feel complete.

The weight of the world’s got you
fallen to your knees.
So learn how to crawl before
you stand on your feet.

You can’t believe
that you can feel complete.
While questioning to fill your tank
or maybe you should eat.
If somehow you can make it through,
working knuckles black and blue,
somehow finding time for you.
Some will win,
some may lose.

We are all drowning in an ocean of greed.
The rich will climb your shoulders
just to breathe.

Consume, repeat,
and force yourself to sleep.
Weak hands, sore feet,
but it makes you feel complete.

The weight of the world’s got you
fallen to your knees.
So learn how to crawl before
you stand on your feet.

I know you’re weak and tired,
you feel like givin in.
You question if it’s really worth it,
you’ve got to look inside.
You’ve got to realize
remember that the struggle’s worth it.

Inside you know that you’re all alone
but still you try.

And so you,
consume, repeat,
and force yourself to sleep.
Weak hands, sore feet,
but it makes you feel complete.

The weight of the world’s got you
fallen to your knees.

So learn how to crawl before
you stand on your feet.

Overall Meaning

Broadside's song "Human Machines" is a powerful commentary on the struggles of modern-day life. The opening lines "Working and working my life away, with nothing to show but my bills are paid" immediately bring to mind the idea of a monotonous job that barely pays the bills. The subsequent lines "But inside you know that you’re all alone. What can you do when the world moves on without you?" highlight the isolation that often accompanies such a life. This sense of being left behind by the world is echoed later in the song with the lines "We are all drowning in an ocean of greed. The rich will climb your shoulders just to breathe."

Line by Line Meaning

Working and working my life away, with nothing to show but my bills are paid.
The singer works hard but achieves little beyond paying bills for the essentials of life.

But inside you know that you’re all alone. What can you do when the world moves on without you?
The singer recognizes a sense of isolation despite being out in the world, where everything seems to be happening beyond their reach.

I chose a path that wasn’t there before. I’m not limiting myself to just one single door.
The singer forged their own way, following their instincts and opening many doors for themselves.

But you’ll always be tied down, Restricted by the pain that grips your life. I felt it, so focused, just barely scraping by.
The artist acknowledges the pain they and others feel, which affects their ability to live beyond the essentials of life.

Consume, repeat, and force yourself to sleep. Weak hands, sore feet, but it makes you feel complete.
The artist suggests a routine that seems to numbingly repeat itself but provides a sense of accomplishment and completeness.

The weight of the world’s got you fallen to your knees. So learn how to crawl before you stand on your feet.
The physical, mental, and emotional pressure of life can be overwhelming, sometimes requiring us to start from scratch to move forward.

We are all drowning in an ocean of greed. The rich will climb your shoulders just to breathe.
The singer observes how the wealthy thrive by exploiting others who are drowning in trying to survive.

I know you’re weak and tired, you feel like givin in. You question if it’s really worth it, you’ve got to look inside.
The artist empathizes with those who are losing their will to keep going and suggests they search within themselves for a reason to persist.

And so you, consume, repeat, and force yourself to sleep. Weak hands, sore feet, but it makes you feel complete.
The artist repeats an instruction on how to feel fulfilled even during challenging times.

Inside you know that you’re all alone but still you try.
The artist recognizes how loneliness and doubt can cloud one's perception of their endeavors, but urges them to persevere anyway.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Andrew Dunton, Dorian Cooke, Josh Glupker, Niles Gibbs, Ollie Baxter

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