robots
Grant Nicholas Lyrics
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Watching the buildings get higher...
Hoping the future gets brighter
Hoping the future gets brighter...
(People seem lost) As we walk along the avenues
(People seem lost) Out of touch with the city news
(People seem lost) To light a fire, to light a fire...
(We never listen up)
Forces of nature remind us
Forces of nature remind us...
Opinion can unite or divide us
Opinion can unite or divide us...
(People seem lost) As we walk along the avenues
(People seem lost) Out of touch with the city news
(People seem lost) Holding on for a little spark
(People seem lost) To light a fire, to light a fire...
(We never listen up)
(We never listen up...)
We will wait until we feel connected
A quality, a voice that is heard (so tear us apart)
Why should we line up, be branded like robots?
'Cause we are human, there's blood in our hearts - (so tear us apart)
Why should we go on feeling this rejected?
Hoping the worst is behind us
We carry the scars that remind us...
(People seem lost) As we walk along the avenues
(People seem lost) Out of touch with the city news
(People seem lost) Holding on for a little spark
(People seem lost) To light a fire, to light a fire...
(We never listen up)
(We never listen up...)
The song "Robots" by Grant Nicholas is a commentary on modern society and the way people are becoming more disconnected from each other and their environment as buildings get higher and the future seems uncertain. The chorus, "Watching the buildings get higher, Hoping the future gets brighter" expresses the sense of helplessness felt by many in the face of rapid urbanization and technological change.
The verses of the song focus on the idea that people are "lost" and "out of touch" with each other and the world around them. The repeated line "People seem lost" highlights the sense of disconnection and the need for a "little spark" or connection to others in order to "light a fire." The forces of nature and the power of opinion are also mentioned, with the suggestion that these things can either bring people together or divide them.
The song ends on a hopeful note with the idea that if people can come together and connect, they can overcome the struggles they face. The line "Why should we go on feeling rejected?" suggests that people have the power to change their situation and overcome the feelings of loneliness and disconnection that are so prevalent in modern society.
Overall, "Robots" is a thought-provoking commentary on the state of society and the need for human connection and engagement with the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching the buildings get higher
Observing the ever-growing number of skyscrapers in the city
Hoping the future gets brighter
Wishing for positivity and progress in the future
(People seem lost) As we walk along the avenues
Feeling a sense of disorientation and confusion while walking around the city
(People seem lost) Out of touch with the city news
Feeling disconnected from current events and news in the city
(People seem lost) Holding on for a little spark
Seeking a source of inspiration or motivation to ignite passion
(People seem lost) To light a fire, to light a fire...
Desiring to fuel their creative drive and dreams
(We never listen up)
Acknowledging the tendency to ignore important messages or lessons
Forces of nature remind us
Nature has the power to teach and inspire us
Opinion can unite or divide us
Perspectives can either bring us together or tear us apart
We will wait until we feel connected
Waiting for a sense of belonging and community before taking action
A quality, a voice that is heard (so tear us apart)
Demanding to be heard, even if it means facing opposition or conflict
Why should we line up, be branded like robots?
Questioning societal norms that require conformity and uniformity
'Cause we are human, there's blood in our hearts - (so tear us apart)
Asserting one's humanity and emotional depth, even if it means facing criticism
Why should we go on feeling this rejected?
Challenging the feeling of rejection and isolation
Hoping the worst is behind us
Wishing for a brighter, more positive future after a period of difficulty
We carry the scars that remind us...
Acknowledging past struggles that shape and inform our present
(We never listen up)
Reiterating the tendency to ignore important messages
(We never listen up...)
Emphasizing the importance of active listening and learning
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.