Robots
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith Lyrics
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The feel of the breeze, the smell of the trees under my brow
I'm hopin', I'm hopin' that I could be home right now
Ride on to you
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I'm hopin', I'm hopin' that I could be home right now
Ride on to -
Waitin' around, it's getting too down
I could just sleep right now
Watchin' of the wind hitting the sides from your house
I'm wishin', I'm dreamin' that i could be home right now
Ride on to -
Nothing to do, talking of you
Watching the world spin around
Waiting in the cars, making it far into the crowd
I'm hopin', I'm hopin' that I could be home right now
Ride on to you
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I'm wishing', dreamin', hopin' that I could be home right now
Ride on to you
Late into the evening
I'm checking the time
Checking the time
Checking the time
I'm waiting on you
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin out
I hear you callin' out
I hear you callin' out
The song "Robots" by Dan Mangan + Blacksmith is a reminder of what it feels like to long for home. The lyrics describe the desire to be in a familiar place, which is accompanied by the sensation of the wind and the aroma of the trees. The singer of the song is waiting and hoping to return home, as he watches the world go by, feeling helpless and disconnected from his surroundings. But he is not alone; the person he misses is also calling out to him. The repetition of the line "I hear you calling out" connects the two people and their yearning for one another.
The song creates a sense of emotional vulnerability; the lyrics suggest that the individual is holding back their emotions until they can be returned to their comfortable space surrounded by loved ones. The theme of the song, longing for home, is relatable to many people, and it evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort. The line "I'm waiting on you" ends the song in a way that almost seems to suggest that the piece is unfinished, and that there is more to come in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm hopin', I'm hopin' that I could be home right now
I yearn to be in the comfort of my own home
The feel of the breeze, the smell of the trees under my brow
The sensation of the wind and the scent of nature is what I crave
Ride on to you
I want to be with you
I hear you callin' out
I am aware of your beckoning
Waitin' around, it's getting too down
The waiting is becoming depressing
I could just sleep right now
I feel so lethargic I could just fall asleep
Watchin' of the wind hitting the sides from your house
Observing the wind against your dwelling
I'm wishin', I'm dreamin' that i could be home right now
I am fervently desiring to be home
Nothing to do, talking of you
With nothing else to occupy my mind, I'm thinking of you
Watching the world spin around
Observing the turn of the world
Waiting in the cars, making it far into the crowd
Stuck in the midst of a busy group of vehicles, working to advance forward
I hear you callin' out
I can hear you beckoning me
Late into the evening
As night progresses
I'm checking the time
I keep looking at the clock
I'm waiting on you
I'm anticipating your arrival
Writer(s): MANGAN DANIEL ELISHA
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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