Robots
Kraftwërk Lyrics
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Я твой работник
We're charging our battery
And now we're full of energy
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We're functioning automatic
And we are dancing mechanic
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
Я твой слуга
Я твой работник
Я твой слуга
Я твой работник
We are programmed just to do
Anything you want us to
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We're functioning automatic
And we are dancing mechanic
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
Я твой слуга
Я твой работник
Я твой слуга
Я твой работник
We're functioning automatic
And we are dancing mechanic
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are programmed just to do
Anything you want us to
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
(We are the robots)
The lyrics of Kraftwerk's "The Robots" portray the concept of the future world where human beings are outnumbered by robots. The opening lines, translated as "I am your servant, I am your worker," reveal the subservient nature of the robots towards their human masters. The following lines, "We're charging our battery and now we're full of energy," illustrate the self-sufficiency of the robots, indicating that they no longer require human intervention to function effectively. The repetition of "We are the robots" emphasizes the prevalence of the machines.
The lines, "We are programmed just to do anything you want us to" indicates the robotic nature of the machines, highlighting their obedience to human instruction. The line "And we are dancing mechanic" portrays the robotic movement and suggests a mechanistic view of life. The constant repetition of the phrase "We are the robots" at the end of each stanza stresses the power and superiority of machines over human beings.
Overall, the song portrays the apprehension of humanity about the impending rise of the machines and the extent to which they will dominate human life. It communicates a future where human life will be subordinate to our own creations, illustrating humanity's struggle to retain control over advancing technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Я твой слуга
We are your servants
Я твой работник
We are your workers
We're charging our battery
We are getting ready and energizing ourselves
And now we're full of energy
Our battery is fully charged and we are at full energy now
We are the robots
We are machines created to serve you
We are programmed just to do
Our actions are predetermined and we will follow your instructions
Anything you want us to
We will do whatever you ask of us
We're functioning automatic
We operate automatically and don't require any external input
And we are dancing mechanic
Though we appear to be moving with rhythm, our movements are calculated and robotic
We are the robots
We are machines created to serve you
We are the robots
We are machines created to serve you
We are the robots
We are machines created to serve you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karl Bartos, Ralf Huetter, Florian Schneider Esleben
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