Soul Machine
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He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine

He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine

Now I came here for you to love, it's computer love
I make them cut through the rug when I do the club
I can take some mental electric sex, refuting love
But Gunplay will be graphic if I do the thug

The day to day experience is the data that I download
And then remaster onto a rapture
Abracadabra before and after, over and over
Losing account of all the dreams that I sold ya

But then I gave ya, at the speed of light trying to save ya
Then I go and now come back a row, whoa
And oh I'm technic to God in a fashion
But you can just call me Lo Go

Whenever you want some soul
Start him up
Whenever you need some soul
Start him up

See he's been given the power
To take you wherever you want to go
Start him up
And tell him what you want

Once you start up the soul machine
You will see what I mean
Open your eyes and enjoy the dream




He can do anything
He's bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to C-Lo's song Soul Machine are all about his persona as an artist. Referring to himself as the soul machine, C-Lo describes how he is able to generate soulful music that his fans can love. He is confident in his abilities and he knows what his fans want. He also mentions that he can create music that appeals to those who prefer electronic sounds, but reminds his audience that he can also do straight-up thug music.


In the second verse, C-Lo sings about his experiences in life, which he uses for inspiration in his music. He talks about taking people on a ride when he performs in the club, and how he is constantly downloading data from his day-to-day experiences. He is always looking for new inspiration to make great music. C-Lo refers to himself as "Lo Go," a reference to his influence as a musical godfather. He is the go-to for soulful music and he is always ready to deliver.


Overall, the song is a tribute to C-Lo's musical prowess and ability to create soulful sounds that resonate with his fans. He is confident in his abilities and is not afraid to experiment with new sounds.


Line by Line Meaning

He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
C-Lo is supremely talented and confident in his abilities


But you can just call him the soul machine
His unmatched skills in creating soulful music warrant a nickname like 'Soul Machine'


Now I came here for you to love, it's computer love
C-Lo's purpose is to create music that listeners can appreciate and find love in


I make them cut through the rug when I do the club
His music inspires people to dance and have fun


I can take some mental electric sex, refuting love
C-Lo's music can create an electrifying and sensual atmosphere that defies traditional love


But Gunplay will be graphic if I do the thug
Things could potentially get violent if C-Lo, as a musician, falls in with certain elements of society


The day to day experience is the data that I download
C-Lo takes inspiration from everyday life experiences to create his music


And then remaster onto a rapture
C-Lo takes these experiences to create something beautiful


Abracadabra before and after, over and over
Magic happens when C-Lo creates and perfects his music


Losing account of all the dreams that I sold ya
C-Lo has so many creative ideas, it's hard to keep track of them all


But then I gave ya, at the speed of light trying to save ya
C-Lo is a creative genius who is always pushing the envelope in his music to create something truly special


Then I go and now come back a row, whoa
C-Lo goes through cycles of creating music and then taking a break before starting anew


And oh I'm technic to God in a fashion
C-Lo views his musical talents as a gift from the divine


But you can just call me Lo Go
Yet another nickname for C-Lo, incorporating his unique name and creative abilities


Whenever you want some soul
C-Lo is the go-to musician for soulful music


Start him up
Just press play on his music and let him work his magic


See he's been given the power
C-Lo's immense musical talent is a gift that he cherishes


To take you wherever you want to go
C-Lo's music has the power to transport his listeners to different places emotionally


And tell him what you want
Let C-Lo know what you want to hear and he'll deliver


Once you start up the soul machine
Once you listen to C-Lo's music, you'll understand why he's called the 'Soul Machine'


You will see what I mean
His music is so unique and incredible, you have to experience it to truly understand


Open your eyes and enjoy the dream
Listen to C-Lo's music with an open mind and let yourself be transported to another world


He can do anything
C-Lo's musical abilities know no bounds, and he can create any kind of music he desires




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Written by: CHRIS ROGERS, THOMAS CALLAWAY

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