Their influences inc: many indietronica artists (e.g. Björk, The Knife & Radiohead) and the forest.
Sites: Discogs.
The official band website is: http://www.hundredsmusic.com/.
Machine
Hundreds Lyrics
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my body's poisoned by
your onerous presence
and the words you're spitting out
they fall on the ground
and nothing will grow there
ever again
I don't wanna
stay with you
Come over
jump off your tree
I sit and wait for you
you're a little monkey
that ate too much
forsaken fruits
Your perception's wrong
nothing touches you anymore
I don't wanna
but I will
stay with you
Fly birdie, fly
Fly birdie, fly
There is no truth
Fly birdie, fly!
I am so afraid
that I might fall off the earth
You lost gravity,
but I will keep hold
The rope's stretched tightly
it is cutting into my flesh
it doesn't hurt at all
I don't wanna
but I will
stay with you
The time has come
Let's try to balance on the roofs
The city's shaking
streetlights are turning red
We believe in nothing
our rage erupts into
brightest lightnings
All I want:
is to stay with you
Fly birdie, fly
Fly birdie, fly
There is no truth
Fly birdie, fly
The song "Machine" by Hundreds is about being trapped in a poisonous relationship but feeling compelled to stay with the person despite the harm they cause. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional pain caused by the partner's presence and words, which leave a lasting impact that cannot be fixed. The imagery of the monkey and the bird represent the themes of captivity and freedom. The monkey represents the partner who is trapped by their own addictions and desires, while the bird symbolizes the singer's desire to escape.
The chorus of "Fly birdie, fly" is a plea for freedom from the toxic relationship, while also acknowledging that there may not be any real escape. The line "there is no truth" suggests that the singer is aware that the relationship is not based on honesty or trust, and that there is no easy solution to their predicament. The final verse, which talks about balancing on the roofs as the city shakes and lightning strikes, represents a moment of intense emotional release and defiance.
Overall, "Machine" is a powerful song about the complexities of relationships and the struggle to break free from harmful patterns. It combines dark and haunting lyrics with an atmospheric and hypnotic melody to create a truly memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
In every single part
My whole being and body are affected
my body's poisoned by
Your negative presence is contaminating me
your onerous presence
Your burdensome and oppressive presence
and the words you're spitting out
Your hurtful words you're saying out loud
they fall on the ground
Your words have no impact or effect
and nothing will grow there
There will be no positive outcome or changes
ever again
Permanently
I don't wanna
I don't desire
but I will
But I will still do it anyways
stay with you
Remain in your company
Come over
Come to me
jump off your tree
Come down from your high status
I sit and wait for you
I'm patiently waiting for you
you're a little monkey
You're a mischievous and playful person
that ate too much
You've indulged in too much pleasure
forsaken fruits
Forbidden pleasures
Your perception's wrong
Your view or understanding is misguided
nothing touches you anymore
You've become numb to everything
Fly birdie, fly
Go ahead and take off
There is no truth
There's no absolute reality or certainty
I am so afraid
I'm very scared and uncertain
that I might fall off the earth
That I might lose my grounding or purpose
You lost gravity,
You've detached from reality and reason
but I will keep hold
But I'll stay grounded and close to truth
The rope's stretched tightly
The tension in our relationship is high
it is cutting into my flesh
It's causing me pain and harming me
it doesn't hurt at all
But I won't let that change my decision
The time has come
It's time
Let's try to balance on the roofs
Let's try to maintain stability in uncertain times
The city's shaking
The world around us is in chaos and unrest
streetlights are turning red
Warning signs are flashing all around us
We believe in nothing
We hold no real convictions or beliefs
our rage erupts into
Our anger boils over and becomes
brightest lightnings
Explosive and intense displays of emotion
All I want:
My only desire
is to stay with you
Is to remain close to you
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.