Their debut album, Decadence, was released in August 2004 and featured the modest alternative radio hit "Beating Heart Baby". It was produced by Dan 'The Automator' Nakamura, famous for his work with groups including Gorillaz and Handsome Boy Modeling School. The band issued Popaganda in 2006, which featured the singles "Lying Through Your Teeth" and "Graduation Day"
The current members are:
Daryl Palumbo: Vocals
Jessie Nelson: Keyboards/Backup Vocals
Jarvis Morgan Holden: Bass Guitar
Sammy Siegler: Drums
Craig Bonich: Guitar
Nowhere Fast
Head Automatica Lyrics
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It's a very little hit, I'm sure I won't like it
I needed to be hurt, one hit will send me flying
I got away with murder last night in the parking lot
In cold blood I have murdered parts of us that we forgot
I walked into a kiss, one kiss
I needed to be hurt, one kiss will send me flying
I got away with murder last night in the parking lot
In cold blood I have murdered parts of us that we forgot
I will be goin' nowhere,
I will be goin' nowhere
I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
I had to write a hit, one hit
It's a very little hit, I'm sure you won't like it
I needed to be hurt, one hit will send me flying
I got away with murder last night in the parking lot
In cold blood I have murdered parts of us that we forgot
And in the end I grant you
A farewell and final kiss
I got away with murder, who's the next to make the list
I will be goin' nowhere,
I will be goin' nowhere
I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going no,
I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
The lyrics to Head Automatica's song "Nowhere Fast" appear to be about addiction and recklessness. The singer confesses to needing a hit and a kiss, both of which will send him "flying" and fulfill his self-destructive desires. The references to murder in the parking lot suggest a willingness to engage in dangerous behavior and betray those close to him. Despite the consequences of his actions, the singer seems to revel in the thrill of the moment, as evidenced by the repeated refrain "I will be going nowhere fast."
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the often self-destructive nature of pursuing fast-paced, fleeting pleasures. The singer acknowledges that the hits and kisses he craves will leave him hurt and unfulfilled, yet he pursues them anyway. The references to murder in the parking lot can be seen as a metaphor for the harm he is causing himself and others. In the end, the singer seems resigned to his fate, admitting that he is "going nowhere fast" and seemingly powerless to stop himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I needed just a hit, one hit
I crave a quick fix in the form of drugs or something else to make me feel better.
It's a very little hit, I'm sure I won't like it
I know what I'm about to do is dangerous and have concerns about the consequences.
I needed to be hurt, one hit will send me flying
I'm seeking an escape through self-destructive behavior and am willing to suffer to reach it.
I got away with murder last night in the parking lot
I did something immoral or illegal without getting caught and I may do it again.
In cold blood I have murdered parts of us that we forgot
I deliberately destroyed aspects of our relationship or myself that I didn't like or didn't want to face.
I walked into a kiss, one kiss
I impulsively pursued a romantic relationship or encounter without considering the long-term consequences.
From the very lovely miss who lives to fulfill my wish
I'm attracted to someone who is willing to indulge my desires, even if it's not in their best interest.
I had to write a hit, one hit
I need to produce something creative in order to feel fulfilled, but I may not have put much effort into it.
I'm sure you won't like it
I'm aware that what I'm creating may not be enjoyable or interesting to others.
And in the end I grant you a farewell and final kiss
I'm ending a relationship or situation and acknowledging that it's over.
I got away with murder, who's the next to make the list
I feel powerful or invincible after getting away with immoral or illegal behavior and am considering doing it again.
I will be goin' nowhere, I will be goin' nowhere, I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
I recognize that my self-destructive behavior will lead me nowhere and will not bring me any long-term happiness or success.
I will be going no, I will be going no, I will be going no, I will be going no, I will be going nowhere, nowhere fast
I will not continue down a path of self-destruction and will make an effort to change my behaviors and seek help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARYL PALUMBO
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