Fit For Rivals is currently in pre-production for their 2nd album. Steady Damage is out now on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1avZReU
Renee Phoenix - Lead Vocals
Thomas Amason - Guitar
Eli Clark - Bass
Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums
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Freak Machine
Fit For Rivals Lyrics
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You’re hotter than a fever
And you got me shaking down on my knees
You can either run around, run around
I just want your love now so give it to me
'Cause I'm burning inside and I'm locked in your eyes
And you got me sweating all night long
Like a moth to a flame, I go to you and I burn
My freak machine, my Saturday
I can't take you off, shake you off
When you got your hands on me
You got me doin' time, so hypnotized
I can't take you off and shake you off
No matter how hard I try
Someone call the doctor now, I'm feeling weak
My heart is dropping to the ground
I don't know how you do it to me
You say you love me now, love me now
Well, I can make you run around, get closer to me
'Cause I'm burning inside and I'm locked in your eyes
And you got me sweating all night long
And I'm feeling alive, for the first time I'm dying
Like a moth to a flame, I go to you and I burn
My freak machine, my Saturday
I can’t take you off and shake you off
When you got your hands on me
You got me doin' time, so hypnotized
I can't take you off, shake you off
No matter how hard I try
No, I can't shake you off, shake you off
(C'mon shake it, shake it)
You gotta
One, two, three baby, get on your knees
You better never let off
You better do as I please, so baby
Four, five, six let me get my fix
'Cause I'm a sinner and I just wanna mess around a bit
You gotta
One, two, three baby, get on your knees
You better never let off
You better do as I please, so baby
Four, five, six let me get my fix
I want you, I want you, I want you
My freak machine, my Saturday
I can't shake you off, shake you off
When you got your hands on me
You got me doin' time, so hypnotized
I can't take you off, shake you off
No matter how hard I try
No, I can't take you off, shake you off
No matter how hard I try
Shake it off, shake it off
The lyrics to "Freak Machine" by Fit For Rivals speak to the irresistible attraction of a fiery and passionate love that elicits a powerful physical and emotional response. The singer is entranced by their lover's intense energy and finds themselves consumed by their desires. The imagery of fire, fever, sweating, and burning all contribute to the intensity of the lyrics and the sense of urgency in the singer's voice. Despite their efforts to resist, the singer is unable to shake off the spell that their lover has cast over them and surrenders to their desires.
The chorus repeats the refrain "my freak machine, my Saturday," which can be understood as a metaphor for the lover's irresistible and addictive nature. The singer is unable to resist the temptation of this intense and addictive love, which is like a machine that has taken over their life. The repeated call to "shake it off" at the end of the song highlights the struggle to break free from this all-consuming love but ultimately acknowledges the powerlessness of the singer to do so.
Overall, "Freak Machine" is a powerful and intense song that explores the physical and emotional effects of passionate love and the struggle to resist its addictive nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you come around, you come around
When you're around, I get excited and I can't get enough of you.
You’re hotter than a fever
You're so attractive that it's like a fever that I can't shake off.
And you got me shaking down on my knees
You make me feel weak and powerless, like I'm on my knees.
You can either run around, run around
You can either play games or give me your love.
I just want your love now so give it to me
I want your love right now and I'm asking you to give it to me.
'Cause I'm burning inside and I'm locked in your eyes
I'm feeling intense passion and desire, and I can't look away from your eyes.
And you got me sweating all night long
You make me feel so hot and bothered that I sweat all night long.
And I'm feeling alive, for the first time I'm dying
I'm feeling intense emotions that make me feel alive, even though it feels like I'm dying.
Like a moth to a flame, I go to you and I burn
I'm irresistibly drawn to you, even though being with you may end up hurting me.
My freak machine, my Saturday
You are my guilty pleasure, my escape from reality.
I can't take you off, shake you off
I can't resist you or get you out of my mind.
When you got your hands on me
When you touch me, I'm completely under your control.
You got me doin' time, so hypnotized
I'm so captivated by you that I feel like I'm serving a prison sentence.
No matter how hard I try
No matter how much I want to resist you, I can't.
Someone call the doctor now, I'm feeling weak
You make me feel so weak and vulnerable that I need help.
My heart is dropping to the ground
You make me feel like my heart is breaking.
I don't know how you do it to me
I don't understand how you have so much power over me.
You say you love me now, love me now
You claim to love me now, but I'm not sure if I can trust you.
Well, I can make you run around, get closer to me
I can play hard to get and make you chase after me to see if you're really committed.
You gotta
You have to do what I want.
One, two, three baby, get on your knees
Do as I say, and don't question my authority.
You better never let off
You better not stop doing what I want.
You better do as I please, so baby
You better do what I want, or else.
Four, five, six let me get my fix
Let me have what I want or need to feel satisfied.
'Cause I'm a sinner and I just wanna mess around a bit
I know I'm doing something wrong, but I can't help myself and I want to have fun.
No matter how hard I try
I can't resist you or get you out of my mind.
Shake it off, shake it off
I'm trying to shake off my feelings for you, but it's not working.
Contributed by Lily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.