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Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics


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It's a machine we're up against
Devoid of reason, devoid of sense

It's a system full of regret
We wear it on our shoulders
Because someday we'll win
We could be two straight lines in a crooked world
We could be two straight lines in a crooked world
They've created





Overall Meaning

a machine that lacks reasoning and common sense. The system is rife with remorse, and we bear the burden of that remorse on our shoulders. However, we hold on to hope that one day we will emerge victorious. In a world that is twisted and unjust, we have the potential to be the straight lines that lead the way.


The lyrics suggest a critical perspective on the oppressive forces that shape our world. Rather than accepting the status quo, the song calls on us to resist the machinery of oppression and to strive for a better vision of the future. It is a clarion call for change, a recognition of the power of collective action and the strength that comes from standing up for what is right.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a machine we're up against
We're facing an automated and mechanical force, not a human one.


Devoid of reason, devoid of sense
This force lacks human emotions and intelligence, making it harder to reason with or understand.


It's a system full of regret
The force we're opposing is regretful, and we are bearing the weight of its mistakes.


We wear it on our shoulders
We carry the burden of this system's failures and consequences.


Because someday we'll win
Despite the challenges, we remain hopeful and determined to succeed in the end.


We could be two straight lines in a crooked world
Amid the chaos and disorder of this world, we have the potential to stay true to our principles and values.


We could be two straight lines in a crooked world
This line is repeated to emphasize the hope and possibility that exists within us in spite of difficult circumstances.


They've created
This line is incomplete and open-ended, suggesting that there is more to come and more to reveal about the system and those who created it.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@litedikt

It's a machine we're up against
Devoid of reason, devoid of sense

It's a system full of regret
We wear it on our shoulders
Someday, we'll win

We could be two straight lines
In a crooked world
We could be two straight lines
In a crooked world they've created

It's a machine we're up against
Devoid of reason, devoid of sense



All comments from YouTube:

@jimmysmh

Many nights have been spent listening to this song.

@litedikt

It's a machine we're up against
Devoid of reason, devoid of sense

It's a system full of regret
We wear it on our shoulders
Someday, we'll win

We could be two straight lines
In a crooked world
We could be two straight lines
In a crooked world they've created

It's a machine we're up against
Devoid of reason, devoid of sense

@Vadfuly

"We could be two straight lines in a crooked world."

@jpsplat

I went to this small community college in a tiny Oregon town for a whole year... the location of the campus was way out by itself in the woods. This song was on a playlist I had that I  would listen to while I did math problems on a computer in a small room (usually by myself). Even though that was a while ago, this song still evokes strange emotions of loneliness, silence, deep thought, stillness, and algebra.

@adotwhite

+jpsplat lol!

@molomix23

loneliness is the perfect way to describe the vibe. I feel so lonely in others company and this song captures that emotion I feel

@DhanKOTB

nice

@glohitia666

The feeling of an overly Intelligent mind.. Know the feeling too well..

@jpsplat

thanks for your flattery but that was a basic algebra course lol

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@courtneygold839

first song of hers I ever listened to and have been addicted ever since. I would drink alone and listen to this song on repeat. I feel like the creature in H.P. Lovecraft's "The Outsider" and I live alone in the woods playing with the butterflies.

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