Electronic Fences
Computer Magic Lyrics


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Electronic fences
Keeping me inside
I never learn my lessons
They always make me tired

Staying up all night and
Thinking of just how
Awkward I've become
I only need you now

Electronic fences
Keeping me inside
I sometimes get restless
But usually it subsides

Do you think that someday
You'll come rescue me
I'll remember your face
Will you remember me

My feelings condense and
I just tend to lie
Always thinking 'bout you
Won't tell you 'couse I'm shy

Am I really too young
Or am I not your type




Stuck inside a prison
You're my entire life

Overall Meaning

Computer Magic's "Electronic Fences" speaks to feelings of isolation and the desire for human connection in a technologically-driven world. The metaphor of electronic fences refers to the barriers and limitations technology can impose and the isolation it can cause. Even though the singer feels trapped and restless within these virtual confines, they never seem to learn from their experiences and always end up feeling tired.


The second verse contains a sense of longing as the singer thinks about the person they desire to be with. They feel awkward and restless and can't help but think about this person, despite their shyness. The bridge asks if this person will ever come to rescue them and if they will remember each other. The final verse manifests the emotional frustration the singer is experiencing as they question whether they are too young or not the other person's type. They feel trapped in a prison, and this person is their entire life.


To the song's arrangements, we can hear a mix of new wave synths and dream-pop sensibilities in the production. The synths create a futuristic, technological feel that contrasts with the wistful lyrics, creating an interesting dynamic. The song's vintage feel also adds a level of familiarity to the piece, which makes it easy to listen to and equally engaging.


Line by Line Meaning

Electronic fences
The technological barriers that keep me confined to a certain space


Keeping me inside
Preventing me from exploring beyond my limitations


I never learn my lessons
Despite previous experiences, I continue to make the same mistakes


They always make me tired
The routine and monotony of my life exhausts me


Staying up all night and
Being awake through the night


Thinking of just how
Reflecting upon my actions and thoughts


Awkward I've become
Embarrassed by my growing social ineptitude


I only need you now
Longing for the companionship of someone special


Electronic fences
The boundaries created by technology


Keeping me inside
Preventing me from being able to move forward


I sometimes get restless
Occasionally feeling uneasy in my current situation


But usually it subsides
These feelings usually fade away over time


Do you think that someday
Pondering the possibility of change


You'll come rescue me
Hoping that someone will come to my aid and offer a way out


I'll remember your face
I will always cherish the memory of you


Will you remember me
Wondering if I hold the same significance to you


My feelings condense and
My emotions become concentrated


I just tend to lie
I find myself being dishonest, even to myself


Always thinking 'bout you
You are always on my mind


Won't tell you 'couse I'm shy
Choosing to keep my feelings hidden due to my own insecurities


Am I really too young
Questioning whether my age affects my relationships


Or am I not your type
Wondering if I am compatible with the person I am interested in


Stuck inside a prison
Feeling trapped and limited in my options


You're my entire life
Placing all my hopes and dreams on one person or relationship




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