Heart vs the Machine
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101 ways for 15 minutes of fame
You want them to say
What's your name
What's your name
Overproduced
Easy to outshine
Thanks for your thoughts
I think I'll stick with my mine

To whom it may concern
This is the story of how the revolution took the approach of youth in revolt against a corrupt system
They did it for the kids
They did it for Hurt Kurt
They did it for you and me
In the end only one will prevail
This is the story of heart vs the machine

The revolution played its second match against the machine
A system designed specifically to destroy the heart and soul of music
In the second round the machine set a trap that most kids fall for
The revolution didn't fall for it
Few had rejected the system in place which claimed guaranteed results
Through this experience it was suspected that the creators of the machine had been cheating by exploiting human vulnerability during the game to increase the strategic strength of the machine
They said the only way to win was to play by the rules of their game
That meant creating hits with "Dr Hook" and "Mad Max"
It was all lies
Hopeful > Hopeless
Fearful < Fearless
Destroy

Destroy
Destroy the machine
No desire
No beliefs
Satisfaction guaranteed
Fuck the hype
Ride or die





Game over
Hearts will prevail

Overall Meaning

The song "Heart vs the Machine" by HEARTSREVOLUTION is an anthem for the rebellion against the corrupt music industry. The lyrics speak about the desire for instant fame and success that is easy to achieve by conforming to the industry's standard of overproduced, generic music. The singer of the song rejects this approach and chooses to stick with their own style, despite its lack of popularity.


The song also tells the story of the revolution against the music industry, which is represented by the machine. The machine is described as a system created to destroy the heart and soul of music. The revolution fights against it for the sake of the kids, for Hurt Kurt, and for everyone who values real music over manufactured hits. However, the machine tries to trap the revolution by exploiting human vulnerability to increase its strategic strength. The revolution sees through the deceit and refuses to play by the machine's rules, instead choosing to destroy it completely.


Overall, "Heart vs the Machine" is an ode to the power of the heart and the soul over the cold, calculated machine of the music industry. It encourages listeners to stand up against the corrupt system and create music that is true to their own unique style and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

101 ways for 15 minutes of fame
There are innumerable ways to achieve fame, but they only last for a short time.


You want them to say
You want people to recognize you for what you do or who you are.


What's your name
People tend to know you by your name, and that's associated with your identity.


Overproduced
Something that is made excessively, which can take away its original meaning or essence.


Easy to outshine
If something is overdone or overproduced, then it can be easily surpassed by something that has more intrinsic value.


Thanks for your thoughts
Acknowledging that someone has an opinion or suggestion, but it's not necessarily valuable or helpful for what you're trying to achieve.


I think I'll stick with my mine
Sticking to one's own opinions or ideas, even when facing opposition or criticism.


To whom it may concern
Addressing a message to anyone who might read or receive it, regardless of who they are.


This is the story of how the revolution took the approach of youth in revolt against a corrupt system
Describing a revolution that is led by young people who are rebelling against a corrupt system or establishment.


They did it for the kids
The revolution was done for the benefit of future generations, especially children.


They did it for Hurt Kurt
Referencing Kurt Cobain, a musician who inspired many youth to pursue music and stand against the established norms.


They did it for you and me
The revolution aimed to make the world a better place for everyone, not just for the revolutionaries.


In the end only one will prevail
The revolution is not an easy fight, and it will have consequences. Only time will tell who will come out on top.


This is the story of heart vs the machine
A battle between the human heart and creativity and an automated, manufactured machine that produces 'hits'.


The revolution played its second match against the machine
A subsequent phase of the revolution that pits their ideals against a system designed to thwart those ideals.


A system designed specifically to destroy the heart and soul of music
The music industry is more concerned with making money than with promoting music that has meaning or substance.


In the second round the machine set a trap that most kids fall for
The industry tries to lure young talents into signing deals that take away their independence and creativity.


The revolution didn't fall for it
Unlike other aspiring artists, these revolutionaries held onto their artistic ideals despite industry pressure.


Few had rejected the system in place which claimed guaranteed results
Only a select few had the courage to renounce a system that promised them guaranteed success if they followed its rules.


Through this experience it was suspected that the creators of the machine had been cheating by exploiting human vulnerability during the game to increase the strategic strength of the machine
The revolution found out that the music industry manipulates young artists to perform for the sake of the industry's profit above all else.


They said the only way to win was to play by the rules of their game
The industry's rules involve conforming to established norms and following the tried-and-tested path to 'success'.


That meant creating hits with 'Dr Hook' and 'Mad Max'
Using popular sounds to create commercially viable music, forsaking originality and creativity.


It was all lies
The industry's promises of success and fame often turn out to be false or misleading, and the industry is more concerned with profits than integrity.


Hopeful > Hopeless
Staying positive and motivated despite the odds stacked against you is more important than giving up hope altogether.


Fearful < Fearless
Being brave in the face of risk or danger is preferable to being paralyzed by fear.


Destroy
Calling to take down oppressive or unjust systems, starting with the music industry.


Destroy the machine
Urging others to join in the revolution and take down the oppressive structure that is the music industry.


No desire
Having no drive to conform or play along with rules that go against artistic independence.


No beliefs
Having no faith in what the music industry stands for or the path it guides aspiring artists along.


Satisfaction guaranteed
There's no true satisfaction or sense of artistic accomplishment to be gained from following the music industry's demands.


Fuck the hype
Rejecting the superficial and manufactured spectacles that the industry is built on.


Ride or die
Fully committing to the revolution and its ideals, even if it means putting one's career or livelihood in jeopardy.


Game over
Referring to the industry's game as a closed cycle in which artists never truly outgrow or escape its constraints.


Hearts will prevail
Despite the industry's oppressive structure and deceptive promises, artists who let their hearts guide their music will ultimately find fulfillment and success.




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