"Humans May Safely Graze" was apparently over 4 years in the making. The quality and care taken is obvious, right down to the final mastering sheen applied at the famed Abbey Road Studio in London. (Yes, THAT Abbey Road.) Oh, sure, you'll find yourself feasting on the irresistible hooks on your first listen through this album, but you'll come back again and again for the emotional hook… secrets revealed and the truths identified. Indeed, it's not just a clever name: humans may safely graze.
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- Mark has a degree from the Universiy of Michigan in Music and Technology.
- Mark is married to Detroit's DJ Ginger Snapp (The Labyrinth, Pr1mary Sounds, IPM Radio), who sometimes co-produces his albums.
- Mark has done some cool stuff, like winning or placing in some songwriting competitions (John Lennon, ISC, Artist's Forum, etc.) getting his music on some shows and commercials (like the TV show "Haunted" starring Matthew Fox before he was on "Lost"!), and being on some cool compilations (Dodge Sounds of Detroit comp., the OMD Messages tribute album, etc.).
- Mark sometimes creates harder-edged electronic music under his real name. He has so far released the albums Duchess 33 (2007) and Perversions (2008).
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Technology
Cosmicity Lyrics
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To her core
With each stroke
She wants more
She takes commands
Like a pet
It's instant gratification
But I'm not finished yet
She's on to me
Technology
She's on to me
I like to watch
Her naked display
She's electric
She loves to play
When she resists
I always win
I push her buttons
And she gives in
Technology
She's on to me
Technology
She's on to me
Dizzying digital
Microprocessed visual
Incredibly sensual
All from melted sand
Hyper-contextual
Completely consentual
And certainly best of all
She loves what I demand
The lyrics of Cosmicity's song "Technology" describe a relationship between the singer and his computer or device, which he personifies as a willing and submissive partner. The singer feels a sense of power and control as he interacts with the technology, which responds eagerly to his commands and desires. The songs uses sexual metaphors to describe the relationship, with the singer referring to "each stroke" and his computer's "naked display," while also acknowledging the pleasure and satisfaction he derives from the experience.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Technology, she's on to me," suggesting a sense of awareness or consciousness on the part of the computer. The repeated use of this line also creates a sense of tension and unease, as if the singer is unsure whether his partner is entirely under his control. The lyrics suggest that the relationship between human and machine is becoming increasingly blurred, with the technology taking on more and more human-like attributes, while the human begins to see themselves as a form of machine or tool.
Overall, the lyrics of "Technology" offer an intriguing commentary on the intersection of technology and human experience, suggesting that our relationship with machines is becoming increasingly intimate and complex, with all the joys and challenges that such a relationship entails.
Line by Line Meaning
I jack in
I connect to the technology
To her core
To the fundamental workings of the technology
With each stroke
With every input or interaction
She wants more
The technology responds and prompts for further interaction
She takes commands
The technology follows our directions
Like a pet
The technology is subservient and obedient
It's instant gratification
We receive immediate feedback and response
But I'm not finished yet
We still want to interact more with the technology
Technology
The advanced tools at our disposal
She's on to me
The technology understands our preferences
I like to watch
We enjoy observing the technology
Her naked display
The technology's unobstructed, raw performance
She's electric
The technology emits energy and excitement
She loves to play
The technology engenders playful interaction
When she resists
When the technology doesn't work as expected or fails to follow our commands
I always win
We are able to troubleshoot and overcome any issues with the technology
I push her buttons
We actively manipulate and make use of the technology's controls and features
And she gives in
The technology complies with our demands
Dizzying digital
The technology is overwhelming in its capabilities
Microprocessed visual
The technology's handling of information and data is highly detailed and precise
Incredibly sensual
The technology provides a rich sensory experience
All from melted sand
The technology is built from refined materials from the Earth
Hyper-contextual
The technology is highly relevant and adaptable to a variety of situations
Completely consentual
Our use of the technology is completely consensual and agreed upon by both parties
And certainly best of all
Most importantly
She loves what I demand
The technology is built to cater to our specific needs and desires
Lyrics © OKIN MUSIC
Written by: NICHOLAS B MARKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cosmicity
Thanks very much! I hope to have some new Cosmicity music out late this year (2009).
musoSF
Still a very cool song, and a great video treatment. Glad you posted this!
SPCkeith
didn't think I was going to like this but it has a good flow to it. good work guys.
Exhuman
Badass vid, and a kick ass song. I feel this way about my studio sometimes. XD Around the 0:31 mark, the effect on the screen looks like a colonoscopy. I died laughing.
cosmicity
Thanks! Yeah, the brand new Cosmicity EP is complete coming out at the beginning of January. Hopefully I'll have time to make some kind of video too, but I'm not sure about that part just yet... :-)
cosmicity
No problem. I'm glad you have the DVD. So few have even realized that there was one!
electrotech3000
Thanx Mark for including this DVD when I bought this album
Ylich Raymundo
Nice song, nice video, nice Cosmicity! x)
electrotech3000
Thanx Mark for that. You just proved to me that beautiful music doesn't need lyrics. (ELECTRONIC) But if you combine beautiful writing, voice with expression. It's a Killa in Manilla
cosmicity
@FellowservantMusic Thanks so much! I am indeed still writing - I'll have a new album coming out later in 2011, with a couple of new singles coming even sooner!