After receiving attention in 2006 for a track released on Advanced Electronics vol3, Faderhead was signed to Accession Records/Indigo and released his debut album "FH1". One year later, he followed up with his sophomore album "FH2".
In 2008, Faderhead parted ways with Accession Records and joined L-Tracks Recordings. On October 10th, the third Faderhead album, aptly titled "FH3" was released.
Faderhead's live show is currently supported by Marco Visconti (of XP8) on keyboards and backing vocals. The Hamburg producer/vocalist uses different musicians for live shows.
ZigZag Machinery
Faderhead Lyrics
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Everybody's friend, zigzag machinery
Risen from the ashes, born from the soil
Pure and simple heart, enjoy the scenery
Hero worship, all the eagle toys
Everybody hating zigzag machinery
Draw attention 'til the tensions void
Enjoy the scenery
Enjoy the scenery
Enjoy the scenery
Enjoy the scenery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
All inside your head
Public eye can let us bleed in light
Everybody's brother, zigzag machinery
Reaching stratospheres in solo flight
Hope it's in your reach, enjoy the scenery
Day is buzzing and the nerves are tight
Everybody's fall, zigzag machinery
Tension rising, all the knuckles white
Schizophrenic heart, enjoy the scenery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
All inside your head
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
All inside your head
Sometimes the world is in your hands
A world that's only wasteland
The clouds obscure the sun
Return to no one
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
All inside your head
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
Zigzag machinery
All inside your head
All inside your head
All inside your head
The lyrics of Faderhead's "Zigzag Machinery" are loaded with metaphors and symbolism, making them open to interpretation. The song seems to be about a person who rose from the ashes and is now famous (an "ancient superstar") but still maintains their roots as a "hometown boy." The person is well-liked ("Everybody's friend") but also hated by some ("Everybody hating"). The name "Zigzag machinery" could refer to the person themselves, who is constantly changing direction, or to the machinery they use on their journey to success. The chorus repeats the phrase "Enjoy the scenery," suggesting that the person is taking their time and enjoying their success.
The second verse touches upon the idea that fame and success can be a double-edged sword. This person is in the public eye but also bleeding in light, meaning their flaws and problems are exposed to the world. They are also reaching great heights ("stratospheres in solo flight"), but we're admonished to hope it's in our reach too. The tension and pressure is mounting ("Day is buzzing and the nerves are tight") and this person is struggling internally ("Schizophrenic heart").
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the cost of fame and the struggle to find and maintain oneself in the midst of it all. The phrase "Zigzag machinery" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the person's journey, full of twists and turns, or the machinery they use to maintain their success.
Line by Line Meaning
Ancient superstar and hometown boy
A person with great talents and fame from a small town
Everybody's friend, zigzag machinery
A person who is well-liked by everyone, but has a complex, unstable personality
Risen from the ashes, born from the soil
Having overcome difficult circumstances and emerged stronger
Pure and simple heart, enjoy the scenery
Despite flaws, genuinely appreciative of the beauty of the world
Hero worship, all the eagle toys
The admiration of those who are considered heroic, and possessing material possessions that symbolize power
Everybody hating zigzag machinery
Despite their popularity, they are also despised by many
Draw attention 'til the tensions void
Purposefully attracting attention to diffuse or avoid potential conflicts
Psychopathic heart, enjoy the scenery
Despite being mentally unstable, still able to find joy in the world around them
Enjoy the scenery
Take pleasure in the beauty of the world
Zigzag machinery
The complex, unpredictable nature of a person's thoughts and actions
All inside your head
Exists solely within one's own mind, not necessarily reflecting reality
Public eye can let us bleed in light
Being constantly scrutinized by others can be mentally and emotionally draining
Everybody's brother, zigzag machinery
Despite their flaws, they are still loved and considered a part of the community
Reaching stratospheres in solo flight
Achieving great heights on one's own, without help from others
Hope it's in your reach, enjoy the scenery
It is possible to achieve great things, so take the time to appreciate the world around you
Day is buzzing and the nerves are tight
Feeling tense and overwhelmed by the demands of life
Everybody's fall, zigzag machinery
Despite being popular, they are not immune to making mistakes or experiencing setbacks
Tension rising, all the knuckles white
Feeling anxious and tense, to the point of clenching one's fists
Schizophrenic heart, enjoy the scenery
Despite being mentally unstable, still able to find joy in the world around them
Sometimes the world is in your hands
Occasionally, one has control over their circumstances
A world that's only wasteland
Life can sometimes feel bleak and without purpose
The clouds obscure the sun
Difficult times can make it difficult to see the positive aspects of life
Return to no one
No one can be depended upon to rescue one from difficult situations
All inside your head
Exists solely within one's own mind, not necessarily reflecting reality
All inside your head
Exists solely within one's own mind, not necessarily reflecting reality
All inside your head
Exists solely within one's own mind, not necessarily reflecting reality
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.