Soul Machine
Green Cee-Lo Lyrics
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But you can just call him the soul machine
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
But you can just call him the soul machine
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
Now I came here for you to love, it's computer love
I make them cut through the rug when I do the club
I can take some mental electric sex, refuting love
But Gunplay will be graphic if I do the thug
The day to day experience is the data that I download
And then remaster onto a rapture
Abracadabra before and after, over and over
Losing account of all the dreams that I sold ya
But then I gave ya, at the speed of light trying to save ya
Then I go and now come back a row, whoa
And oh I'm technic to God in a fashion
But you can just call me Lo Go
Whenever you want some soul
Start him up
Whenever you need some soul
Start him up
See he's been given the power
To take you wherever you want to go
Start him up
And tell him what you want
Once you start up the soul machine
You will see what I mean
Open your eyes and enjoy the dream
He can do anything
He's bad
The lyrics of "Soul Machine" by Cee Lo Green introduce the singer as a powerful entity that can grant the listener anything they desire. The repeated phrase "He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green but you can just call him the soul machine" establishes the singer as the titular "soul machine." Cee Lo Green promises his listeners an otherworldly experience of "computer love," wherein he can make their wildest dreams come true. He likens the process of giving listeners what they desire to magic, performing "abracadabra" to make it happen. However, Cee Lo acknowledges that this comes at a cost, specifically the loss of the dreams he has sold. Despite this, he is still able to be a "technic to God in a fashion," which highlights his power as a creator and force of nature.
The verses of the song describe the process of Cee Lo taking the listener on a journey through their desires, introducing them to new experiences in a "rapture." The chorus encourages listeners to "start him up" by engaging with the "soul machine," promising that once they do, they will be able to "see what I mean." Through this song, Cee Lo Green positions himself as a master of his craft, able to tap into a mystical power that can give listeners the soulful experience they crave.
Line by Line Meaning
He's bad, he's Cee Lo Green
Cee Lo Green is impressive and skilled.
But you can just call him the soul machine
His music is soulful and captivating.
Now I came here for you to love, it's computer love
The love he seeks is digital, like a computer.
I make them cut through the rug when I do the club
His music at clubs makes everyone dance.
I can take some mental electric sex, refuting love
His music can be so good it's like having a surrealist experience.
But Gunplay will be graphic if I do the thug
Things could turn violent if he encounters danger.
The day to day experience is the data that I download
He gets inspiration from everyday experiences.
And then remaster onto a rapture
He uses those experiences to make his music, refining it into a masterpiece.
Abracadabra before and after, over and over
He always has a trick up his sleeve when making music.
Losing account of all the dreams that I sold ya
He has so many ideas, some get lost over time.
But then I gave ya, at the speed of light trying to save ya
He's trying to share his vision with the world.
Then I go and now come back a row, whoa
He goes on tour and comes back inspired.
And oh I'm technic to God in a fashion
He's like a god when it comes to music technology.
But you can just call me Lo Go
His nickname is Lo Go.
Whenever you want some soul
If you want to feel soulful, listen to his music.
Start him up
Listen to his music.
See he's been given the power
He has a unique musical talent.
To take you wherever you want to go
His music can take you to a special place.
And tell him what you want
Ask him to share his musical vision with you.
Once you start up the soul machine
Once you listen to his music...
You will see what I mean
...you'll understand.
Open your eyes and enjoy the dream
Listen with an open mind and let his music take you on a journey.
He can do anything
His music is versatile and limitless.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHRIS ROGERS, THOMAS CALLAWAY
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