Selfmachine
I Blame Coco Lyrics


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I saw the mirror staring back at me
And it told me I'm a self machine
I saw the mirror staring back at me
And it told me I'm a self machine

It said I gave you these scars
And I gave you these wounds
I told you the false
And I showed you the truth

I saw the mirror staring back at me
And it told me I'm a self machine

Lonely robot in a wasteland,
rusting in a lonely harbour
Lonely robot in a wasteland
rusting in the harbour's water

I'm not a human if you say I'm not
I'm not a human if my hinges lock
And this motor that you call my heart
Is another machine that won't stop

And the impression of my self machine
The word was spoken and it was foreseen
Now we're too well too bothered in between
A pic so lost on my computer screen

Lonely robot in a wasteland,
rusting in a lonely harbour
Lonely robot in a wasteland
rusting in the harbour's water

I'm not a human if you say I'm not
I'm not a human if my hinges lock
And this motor that you call my heart
Is another machine that won't stop

Wait harbor, wait
Water still, water still
And shake, the ground will shake
Out stand still, out stand still

Lonely robot in a wasteland,
rusting in a lonely harbour
Lonely robot in a wasteland
rusting in the harbour's water

I'm not a human if you say I'm not
I'm not a human if my hinges lock
And this motor that you call my heart
Is another machine that won't stop

I'm not a human if you say I'm not
I'm not a human if my hinges lock




And this motor that you call my heart
Is another machine that won't stop

Overall Meaning

The song "Selfmachine" by I Blame Coco is a reflection on the reality of being perceived as a machine by society, even though we are human. The song highlights society's tendency to believe that people should be perfect and unemotional, much like machines. The mirror which the singer references is a metaphor for society's reflection of the human condition. The mirror tells the singer that they are a self machine and that society is partly responsible for their scars, their wounds, and their isolation.


The singer asserts that even if society says they are not human, it does not make it so. The singer insists that they do have a heart even though it might be thought of as another machine. The song suggests that society demands perfection and conformity from individuals, which can result in a loss of identity and the feeling of being trapped or alone. The song ends with the imagery of a lonely robot rusting in the harbor, alluding to the idea that individuals who are treated as machines will ultimately be left behind.


Overall, "Selfmachine" by I Blame Coco critiques society's obsession with perfection and highlights the struggle to remain authentic in a society that insists on conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw the mirror staring back at me
The singer looked into a mirror.


And it told me I'm a self machine
The singer feels like they are not fully human, but rather a machine controlled by their own actions and choices.


It said I gave you these scars
The mirror suggests that the singer is responsible for their own emotional pain and trauma.


And I gave you these wounds
The artist's actions have caused harm to themselves and possibly others.


I told you the false
The artist has misled themselves with false beliefs or perceptions.


And I showed you the truth
The mirror has revealed a difficult truth to the singer about themselves.


Lonely robot in a wasteland, rusting in a lonely harbour
The singer feels alone and stuck in a desolate environment, like a robot that has been discarded or forgotten.


I'm not a human if you say I'm not
The artist believes their humanity is defined by their own perception, rather than an external source.


I'm not a human if my hinges lock
The metaphorical hinges (or emotional barriers) that control the artist's actions prevent them from fully connecting with others.


And this motor that you call my heart
The artist perceives their heart as a machine that is responsible for their emotions and actions.


Is another machine that won't stop
The machine-like qualities of the singer's heart prevent them from being able to change or break free from their self-imposed limitations and pain.


And the impression of my self machine
The artist's identity is closely tied to their self-perceived machine-like qualities.


The word was spoken and it was foreseen
The singer's realization about their identity was profound and has become a self-evident truth.


Now we're too well too bothered in between
The singer is stuck in between two identities and feels conflicted.


A pic so lost on my computer screen
The singer's sense of identity is like a picture that is incomprehensible or difficult to grasp.


Wait harbor, wait. Water still, water still
The artist is asking for a moment of stillness and reflection to help process their emotions and identity.


And shake, the ground will shake. Out stand still, out stand still
The artist is aware that change can be unsettling and is asking for inner strength and stability to weather those changes.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAS AHLUND, ELIOT SUMNER

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Comments from YouTube:

@guyincognito1985

I love this tune! They have her father's talent and great vocals! ❤❤❤

@witzy3333

I have loved this song since the first time I hear the rip on an Audi driving app on Gen 1 iPad! Eliot is so insanely talented! I really hope they find the success that is deserved

@dreys9946

I remember the game playing it with this song, wish it was still around was actually fun😂💀

@gabb3797

Nella vita (ho 21 anni) mi è capitato di tenere a mente solamente 2 canzoni poichè sentite solo una volta e rimaste nei miei ricordi per anni. Una è Only the Horses dei Scissor Sisters, trovata 4 anni fa dopo 9 di ricerca, l’altra è proprio questa canzone qui, che cercavo da più di 11 anni. Sentita solo una volta, a 10 anni e rimasta come melodia nella mia testa per tutto questo tempo, fin quando ieri alle 16:20 circa, in macchina, radio deejay l’ha riprodotta, è stata un’emozione molto particolare.

@TheLuctech

Why so little love for such an amazing song?! Heavy rotation at my home, just wonderful! <3
Thank you!!!!

@meloncauli8594

New fan here, incredible talent.

@CaseyMoo1

Eliot sounds like Eliot , but also a LOT like Sting vocally. Love that.

@dirksander6218

I am proud to hear this ❤

@hectorjesus92

Gossip Girl 🤍

@SuperScoob25

😊 wow still a great song never forget it when it cane out lol this is if i not wrong the daughter of sting! 🤘🏻

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