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Alex, Andre and Forrest Burnham have been performing together for seven years, which is pretty remarkable because the three brothers from Vermont are, respectively, just 18, 16 and 14. They recently signed to Island Def Jam.
Automatic
Burnham Lyrics
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I know that you know what you do to me, and everyone else in the room
You're professional at breaking hearts, it's so automatic for you
It's like theres a switch that makes you start, you couldn't turn it off if you wanted to
Step into the room and just press play, its like they step into the room and just press play
No one has to tell you what to do, it's automatic
You don't even have to make a move, it's automatic
And you're a heartbreaker, and you're a mind eraser
It's so automatic with you, I know I should leave but I just can't seem to walk away
I can't seem to walk away
You could care less about what you do to me, but you like it
It's easy to see you're makin a fool of me, there's nothing that I can do
You're professional at breaking hearts, it's so automatic for you
I don't know why you make it so hard for someone to love you
Step into the room and just press you, like you step into the room and just press play
No one has to tell you what to do, it's automatic
You don't even have to make a move, it's automatic
Everybody wants to be with you, Its like you just press play like you just press play
And you're a heartbreaker, and you're a mind eraser
It's so automatic with you, I know I should leave but I just can't seem to walk away
I can't seem to walk away, away
You need to let your feelings take control, just switch it into manual
You're keeping your heart where I can't have it, you're so automatic
No one has to tell you what to do, it's automatic
You don't even have to make a move, it's automatic
Everybody wants to be with you, Its like you just press play like you just press play
And you're a heartbreaker, and you're a mind eraser
It's so automatic with you, I know I should leave but I just can't seem to walk away
The lyrics of Burnham's song "Automatic" explore the dynamics of a toxic relationship where one person is aware of their partner's ability to break hearts effortlessly, yet finds themselves drawn to them. The singer acknowledges that they know the other person is "not good for me," but they like the way they make them feel. The person they're describing is a master at manipulation and plays with emotions as if there's a switch that they can turn on and off at will. The chorus repeats that "no one has to tell you what to do" and that you just "press play," further emphasizing that the other person is so good at their game they don't even need to think about it.
Despite knowing how damaging this relationship is, the singer can't seem to walk away. They point out that the other person "couldn't turn it off" if they tried, implying that they might not even be aware of what they're doing. The final lines are a plea for the other person to let their guard down and allow themselves to feel something genuine, rather than relying on their automatic responses.
Overall, the lyrics of "Automatic" paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is harmful but addictive. The singer's self-awareness makes it clear that they know what's happening, but they're powerless to stop it. The other person's ability to manipulate and control situations is so strong that they don't even have to think about it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pretty sure that you're not good for me, but i like it
Although I know you're not good for me, I'm still attracted to you.
I know that you know what you do to me, and everyone else in the room
You're aware of the effect you have on me and others.
You're professional at breaking hearts, it's so automatic for you
You've become an expert at hurting people, and it comes naturally to you.
It's like theres a switch that makes you start, you couldn't turn it off if you wanted to
You have a natural inclination to break hearts, and you can't help it.
Step into the room and just press play, its like they step into the room and just press play
You have a routine you follow when you enter a room, and it's predictable.
No one has to tell you what to do, it's automatic
You don't need guidance on how to hurt people, it's second nature to you.
You don't even have to make a move, it's automatic
You don't have to do anything to hurt someone, your presence alone is enough.
Everybody wants to be with you, Its like you just press play like you just press play
People are attracted to you, and you know how to play into that.
And you're a heartbreaker, and you're a mind eraser
You're a person who breaks hearts, and you have the power to manipulate minds.
I know I should leave but I just can't seem to walk away
Although I know I should leave you, I can't seem to break free.
You could care less about what you do to me, but you like it
You have no regard for how you hurt me, but you enjoy it.
It's easy to see you're makin a fool of me, there's nothing that I can do
It's evident that you're taking advantage of me, and I feel powerless to stop it.
I don't know why you make it so hard for someone to love you
You make it difficult for people to love you because you hurt them too much.
You need to let your feelings take control, just switch it into manual
You need to stop being so automatic and let your emotions guide you.
You're keeping your heart where I can't have it, you're so automatic
You've closed yourself off emotionally, and you're not allowing me to get close to you.
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.