Robots
Dan Mangan Lyrics
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But I don't get out much these days
Waking young and feeling old
The days are no longer my own
To piss away the waking hours
But don't, don't, don't
Don't let them go
Don't let them go to waste
The fire in my eye
Is fleeting now
Your robot heart is bleeding
Tried to be the robot king
And settled for a robot boy
Ring the bells that still can ring
And sing your stupid head off to
The ones who are not listening
But don't, don't, don't
Don't let them go
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't let them go to waste
The fire in my eye
Is fleeting now
Your robot heart is bleeding out
And I've spent half of my life
In the customer service line
Flaws in the design
A sign of the times
And that little voice
In the back of your mind
Just wants you to know
Just hopes you know
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
In Dan Mangan's "Robots," the singer is lamenting his current state of being. He acknowledges that he has become somewhat of a recluse, and that he feels like he's wasting his life away. However, he also recognizes that there is still value in his time, even if he feels unfulfilled. The chorus urges him and the listener not to let their lives pass them by, even if they feel like they're spinning their wheels.
Later in the song, he reflects on his aspirations to be the "robot king," but settling for being a "robot boy" instead. His attempts at greatness have been thwarted, but he urges the listener to persevere despite the disinterest of others. He acknowledges that there are flaws in the design of his life, but takes solace in the fact that he still has a voice left inside him that wants to be heard. The repeated refrain, "Robots need love too," emphasizes that even if we feel like machines going through the motions, we still need connection and emotion to thrive.
Overall, "Robots" is a poignant meditation on the human experience and the trials we face in trying to find our place in the world. The singer's introspection and eventual acceptance of his current state speaks to the struggles that many of us face in finding meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what you've been told
I am unsure of what other people have advised.
But I don't get out much these days
I have not been leaving my home often recently.
Waking young and feeling old
I am feeling old despite being young.
The days are no longer my own
I do not feel like I have control over my days anymore.
To piss away the waking hours
I am wasting my time and accomplishing nothing.
But don't, don't, don't
Don't let them go
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't let them go to waste
The fire in my eye
Is fleeting now
Your robot heart is bleeding
Please don't let your days be wasted. The passion I once had is now vanishing, leaving only numbness behind, and your heart should not suffer the same fate.
Tried to be the robot king
And settled for a robot boy
I attempted to be the greatest, but I have only managed to become mediocre.
Ring the bells that still can ring
And sing your stupid head off to
The ones who are not listening
Make noise while you still have a chance, even if no one is paying attention.
And I've spent half of my life
In the customer service line
Flaws in the design
A sign of the times
I have spent an excessive amount of time waiting in line with unsatisfactory product experiences, which is a reflection of current societal issues.
And that little voice
In the back of your mind
Just wants you to know
Just hopes you know
The voice inside you is urging you to acknowledge something important that may not be immediately clear.
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by
Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
Even robots have a need for love, and they desire it from humans.
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Written by: Dan Mangan
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Dylanapprovedfilms
Iāve been looking for this song for literal years..like for over a decade....finally found itš„ŗ
Brian Molloy
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Two Pops
Iām glad man
T G
I remember hearing this when I was younger. It always caught me as a song that exuded "happiness." A song that, despite some of the lyrics, really struck optimism and a better future.
I don't know what happened to that more innocent younger self, but this song takes me back. Even as I sit here, buried in work, dealing with all the pains of adult life... this puts a smile on my face.
So thanks to everyone who made this little corner possible :)
sean wesley
yea it's a masterpiece
strangerrr
i remember this song
when i was young and innocent and very happy
now im sitting here wondering what happened to all of that having memories
im glad i found this again
Eli TheWatchman
I heard this for the 1st time last year, 2021. I work with very high tech robots. I sing this song to my main bot all the time! I just love this! I don't have the memories the other commentors are talking about, but I am making some memories of this song now! I just love it!!!
Joseph D.
Been loving these albums for awhile and this is playing on CBC Radio 1 right now. Great stuff!
Hajilee
This song is so nostalgic for me. My Dad played it for me when I was little...
Andy Be
I still really love the song. š¤ā„ļø