This Old Machine
Jason Schwartzman Lyrics


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This old machine, has been good to me

All of my life, i have waited for you

This old machine, has been good to me

All of my life, i have waited for you
This old machine, has been good to me

All of my life, i have waited for you

Waited for you

Waited for you

Waited for you

Waited for you

Waited for you

Waited for you





Waited for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Schwartzman's song This Old Machine explore themes of nostalgia, devotion, and anticipation. The repeated phrase "This old machine has been good to me" can be interpreted as a metaphor for something or someone that has been reliable and consistent in the singer's life. The machine is personified, and the singer expresses gratitude for its presence, suggesting that it has helped him in some way.


The line "All of my life, I have waited for you" creates a sense of longing and anticipation. It is unclear who or what the singer is waiting for, but the repetition of this phrase suggests that it is something important to him. The final lines of the song, "Waited for you" repeated ten times, emphasize the magnitude of the singer's longing and dedication. It could be interpreted as a love song, with the singer expressing his dedication to a partner or lover.


Line by Line Meaning

This old machine, has been good to me
I have relied on this machine and it has served me well over time


All of my life, i have waited for you
I have been patiently waiting for something or someone to come into my life


Waited for you
Repeated confirmation of having been patiently waiting for something or someone




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