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Automatic
Down By Law Lyrics
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My modem speeds life right along
My brain is off but that's ok
You can reach me any day
My darkened ?
With blinking digits
Let me know the world is are?
Monitor
Sanity
You slowly lose
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic
Color printer
Makes pretty pictures
Machines in life
Permanent fixtures
E-mail me
Anywhere
I can't escape
I don't care
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automaticturn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic
Solitude
I forgot
Quiet time
For deeper thought
I'm one with the world
And everything is spinning
Out of control
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automaticturn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic
You can reach me
Anytime
With your cell phone
I've got mine
You can page me
In the movies
Silent buzz
Cuts right through me
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic
Turn your fax on
Turn your fax on
It's automatic
Automatic...
Life is automatic.....
Life is automatic.....
Life is automatic...
Life is automatic
The lyrics to Down By Law's song "Automatic" discuss the constant presence and influence of technology on modern life. The singer acknowledges that their brain may be turned off or losing sanity, but the world around them is constantly connected and monitoring them through devices like a modem, color printer, and fax machine. They have become so intertwined with this technology that they feel they are "one with the world" despite feeling out of control. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "turn your fax on" and embrace the automatic nature of life in a technologically-driven world.
The song presents a commentary on the dependence on technology in contemporary society and the loss of quiet moments for deeper thought and reflection. The repetition of the line "life is automatic" serves as a reminder that we may sometimes feel like we have lost independent control over our frequently fast-paced lives. However, it's important to also recognize the dangers and consequences of being so consumed by technology that we may lose touch with our own mental health and inner selves. This song is a pertinent reflection on our current societal norms and serves as a reminder to take moments of silence and reflection amidst the constant noise of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Today's world is always on
Living in a world that is constantly online and engaged
My modem speeds life right along
Technology has sped up life to the point where it is always moving fast
My brain is off but that's ok
Being mindlessly connected to technology is considered acceptable
You can reach me any day
Access to communication is always available due to the constant connectivity
My darkened ?
The author was unsure of the line and left it blank
With blinking digits
Technology provides constant visual feedback
Let me know the world is are?
The author was unsure of the line and left it blank
Monitor
A computer screen
So bright and huge
The impact of technology on life is large and ever-present
Sanity
The author was unsure of the line and left it blank
You slowly lose
The constant chaos and noise of technology can lead to a loss of mental stability over time
Turn your fax on
Invoking the use of technology in a personal setting
It's automatic
Technology provides effortless engagement with the world
Color printer
A machine which can recreate images in color
Makes pretty pictures
The function of a color printer can be seen as a superficial one
Machines in life
Technology has become integral to everyday life
Permanent fixtures
Technology is here to stay as a fact of life
E-mail me
Using email as a means of communication is commonplace
Anywhere
Access to email and other digital communication is widely available
I can't escape
There is no way to get away from the influence of technology
I don't care
The indifference to the effect of technology on life
Solitude
The peace of being alone with one's thoughts
I forgot
The author has lost the ability to think deeply and introspect
Quiet time
Due to the constant presence of technology, there is little time to be quiet or peaceful
For deeper thought
The lack of quiet moments hinders the ability to think critically or deeply about life
I'm one with the world
Technology has made the author feel connected to the world on an intimate level
And everything is spinning
The constant stimulation of technology creates an overwhelming sense of chaos
Out of control
The feeling of being unable to keep up with or manage the rapid pace of life
You can reach me
The constant availability of communication methods
Anytime
Access to communication is always available
With your cell phone
Cellular technology has become a ubiquitous part of daily life
I've got mine
The author has also adopted this dependency on cellular technology
You can page me
Another form of digital communication that has become normalized
In the movies
Digital disruption has even made its way into places like movie theaters
Silent buzz
The use of silent notifications is now routine
Cuts right through me
The constant stimulation of technology has become so invasive that it feels physically and emotionally overwhelming
Life is automatic.....
The overall theme of the song is that modern life has become a series of automatic responses and dependencies on technology
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