The Machine
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It is a machine.
It is a machine.
The gears are turning, controlling every thought in our minds.
The gears are turning.
We are consumed from the inside out.
Our bounty is our hope.
Ever pursuing.
The gears are turning.
More is never enough.
Never fulfilling.
Ever pursuing.
The machine has masked our eyes with gold, blinding our eyes with desires of fortune.
Moving forward with a craving for acquisition, this monster heeds nothing in its path.
Remove this veil; clearly see the course which lies ahead.
Remove this veil from your eyes.
The gears are turning, controlling every thought in our minds.
The gears are turning.
We are consumed from the inside out.
This is the root of all evil they say, but it is our master.
Defeat the machine.
Defeat the machine.
Be warned.
Be warned.
Stop the machine.
Stop the machine.
Stop the machine.
Stop the machine.
These lyrics are an indictment of the all-consuming nature of capitalism, which is portrayed as a machine that controls every aspect of our lives. The song speaks of the machine as an insatiable force that has blinded us to what is truly important, replacing it with a constant desire for wealth and belongings. The machine is portrayed as an ever-present force in our lives, controlling every thought and desire we have.
The lyrics implore us to remove the veil from our eyes and see the true path ahead. We are warned of the dangers of this machine, and urged to take action to defeat it. The repetition of the phrase "Stop the machine" serves as a rallying cry for listeners to take control of their lives and reject the consumerist culture that the machine represents.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the root of all evil they say, but it is our master.
Although some say this thing is the cause of all evil, we have made it our leader and ruler.
It is a machine.
It functions like a complex, mechanical device.
The gears are turning, controlling every thought in our minds.
The mechanism's inner workings influence and direct the way we think and behave.
We are consumed from the inside out.
The machine has consumed and taken control of our very being.
Our bounty is our hope.
Our aspirations and desires for material wealth and possessions give us a sense of purpose and optimism.
Never fulfilling.
Yet, these hopes and desires are always unfulfilled and unsatisfying.
Ever pursuing.
We continue to chase after these empty promises.
More is never enough.
No matter how much we accumulate, we always want more and never feel satisfied.
The machine has masked our eyes with gold, blinding our eyes with desires of fortune.
The machine's influence has obscured our vision with the lure and temptation of wealth and prosperity.
Moving forward with a craving for acquisition, this monster heeds nothing in its path.
Driven by a desire to acquire more, the machine is unstoppable and disregards any obstacles or consequences in its way.
Remove this veil; clearly see the course which lies ahead.
We must remove the machine's influence and truly understand where our actions and desires are leading us.
Defeat the machine.
We must resist and overcome the machine's control over our lives.
Be warned.
We are being cautioned about the danger and harm caused by the machine's influence.
Stop the machine.
We must take action to put an end to the machine's detrimental impact on us and society.
Stop the machine.
We must take action to put an end to the machine's detrimental impact on us and society.
Stop the machine.
We must take action to put an end to the machine's detrimental impact on us and society.
Stop the machine.
We must take action to put an end to the machine's detrimental impact on us and society.
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JordanJimenezGuitar
I want these guys to have a comeback so bad. Freakin legends
Not Lazy Dev
I second this. So many banger songs by them
Ian Charles Licopit
the new album's freakin insane! God bless you guys!
rockinarmy
Seeing this band was one of the best days of my life :) Matt is also one of the nicest guys ever
Franklin Eternal
One of the best underrated metalcore band ever
whitechapelmusic123
I miss this band so much. I love how it sounds like a mix of Metalcor and Deathcore.
He's coming
What else did you love about this band?
saltyeggroll
this band is so amazing, there are no dislikes
Jameson Lucas
When I watch this, it just makes me feel like everything has come full circle for a small metal band from St. Louise. So awesome.
IamPaidInFull
Best band EVAR!!! Love the sound, the uplifting lyrics, and the album!!!! Great vid!!! Praise the Name of God!!!