Love Machine
Girls Aloud (Live in Brighton 2008) Lyrics
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You can't read a man's mind
We're living in two tribes
And heading for war
Well nobody's perfect
We all gotta work it
Cause fellas we're worth it
So don't break the law
Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Come take my hand, understand,
That you can, you're my man,
And I need you tonight
Come make my dreams,
Honey hard as it seems,
Loving me is as easy as pie
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time
I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language that the two of us can speak
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater
'cause I like the way it feels
Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang around in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Come take my hand,
Understand, that you can,
You're my man, and I need you tonight
Come make my dreams,
Honey hard as it seems,
Loving me is as easy as pie
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time
Oh, its very new,
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Oh, this feeling's very strange,
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
Oh, a little education
Oh, to give you motivation
Oh, to turn the situation, round
Oh, 'cause I don't want to change ya
Oh, making you a stranger
Oh, I'll only be your angel, aloud
I'm just a love machine
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine
I'm just a love machine
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine
oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of Girls Aloud's song "Love Machine" revolve around the idea of the complexity of relationships between men and women, especially in the context of modern lifestyles where people can't always anticipate each other's needs and desires. The song starts by acknowledging that men and women often come from different backgrounds and have different ways of thinking, but that doesn't mean they can't find common ground and learn to coexist peacefully. The chorus of the song is an invitation from the female singer to the male singer to join her in a romantic alliance, with promises of love and affection if he just takes her hand and understands her.
The verses of the song are more playful and suggestive, with the female singer describing herself as a "love machine" who needs attention and affection every day to keep going. She recognizes that men might find her demanding or difficult to handle, but she also asserts that she is worth the effort and that a little motivation and education can go a long way in improving their relationship. There are also whimsical references to animal behavior (kitty-cats turning into tigers) and futuristic technology (Mr. Prehistoric making a wheel) that add to the overall playful and lighthearted tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies you're damn right
Women are correct in their assumptions
You can't read a man's mind
Men's intentions are not always clear
We're living in two tribes
There is a divide between men and women
And heading for war
Conflict is looming
Well nobody's perfect
Everybody makes mistakes
We all gotta work it
We need to put in effort to make relationships work
Cause fellas we're worth it
Men deserve love and respect
So don't break the law
Don't do anything illegal to impress someone
Your calls late a big mistake
Calling late at night is not a good move
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
You have to wait for my response
Next time, read my mind
Try to anticipate my needs and desires
And I'll be good to you
Then I will treat you well
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We look cute and innocent but can be fierce when necessary
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
We don't want to fight, but will if we have to
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Let's escape and get away from everything
Come take my hand, understand,
Take my hand and let's connect emotionally
That you can, you're my man,
You have the ability to be my partner
And I need you tonight
I need you emotionally and physically
Come make my dreams,
Help me achieve my goals
Honey hard as it seems,
Even though it's difficult
Loving me is as easy as pie
Loving me is simple and easy
I'm just a love machine
I am deeply passionate and emotional
Feeding my fantasy
Continuing to indulge in my desires
Give me a kiss or three
I need physical affection and attention
And I'm fine
I will feel happy and content
I need a squeeze a day
I need physical comfort every day
Instead of this negligee
Instead of just physical intimacy
What will the neighbors say?
Don't worry about what other people think
This time
Things will be different now
I've been going crazy while you sleep
I have been overthinking things while you rest
Searching for a language that the two of us can speak
Trying to find common ground and connection
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
Find some new tricks and ways to surprise me
And I'll breathe underwater
I will do things that challenge and excite me
'cause I like the way it feels
Because it makes me feel alive
Oh, its very new,
This experience is very different
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Can anyone give me advice?
Oh, this feeling's very strange,
This feeling is strange and new
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
What are you trying to do or achieve?
Oh, a little education
I need more information and understanding
Oh, to give you motivation
To inspire and motivate you
Oh, to turn the situation, round
To improve our situation and make things better
Oh, 'cause I don't want to change ya
I don't want to change who you are
Oh, making you a stranger
Don't want things to be awkward or uncomfortable
Oh, I'll only be your angel, aloud
I will only be your loving partner
oh, oh, oh
Repeated affirmation of emotional intensity
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, LISA COWLING, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, MYRA ANTONIO BOYLE, NICK COLER, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL
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@williamjay8715
+Alice Harkness I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language
That the two of us can speak so
Mr. prehistoric, make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater '
'Cos I like the way it feels
In the context of the sing what d'you think she means? Give me a squeeze a day instead of this negligee...what will the nighbours say? I'm just a sex machine...you think she likes water snorkelling? lol
@gordyn5292
RIP Sarah, stunning in every way. Safe home. x
@pdonj7228
safe home? what's that supposed to mean?
@gordyn5292
@@pdonj7228 Everyone has different beliefs, coming from different places. Her final journey, to many is a place like heaven so “safe home” or “safe flight home” is merely wishing them well on their final journey home.
@catrionamariemorgan2255
💔
@jonathanneil5901
@@pdonj7228 it’s where we go when we die.
@johnnymilne2105
@@pdonj7228 meaning safe journey back home to the lord in heaven
@ghostfacescrillaNG
As a 34 year old man who’s mainly into 90’s hip hop and alt rock I can safely say this is a stonewall banger.
@l4pin
Check out the arctic monkeys cover of this song 😮
@jonathanneil5901
Revisiting the classics after Sarah’s passing. She was an absolute beauty and no mistake. Such sad news
@kellydedman1720
Agreed! This song will forever be a banger! 😀👍🏼