The Robots
Kraftw erk Lyrics


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We're charging our battery
And now we're full of energy
We are the robots

We're functioning automatik
And we are dancing mechanik
We are the robots
Ja tvoi sluga (=I'm your slave)
Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)

We are programmed just to do
anything you want us to
we are the robots

We're functioning automatic
and we are dancing mechanic
we are the robots

Ja tvoi sluga (=I'm your slave)
Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)






We are the robots

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kraftwerk's "The Robots" are a straightforward declaration of identity from the perspective of robots. The opening lines "We're charging our battery and now we're full of energy" creates the image of robots' energy source being recharged like a battery. The next lines, "We are the robots," solidifies the idea of the self as robots. The repetition of "We are the robots" throughout the song reinforces the theme of identity.


The lyrics in the chorus, "We're functioning automatik, and we are dancing mechanik, we are the robots," depict the robots as mechanical and precise, as well as capable of performing tasks without emotion or deviation. The lyrics are a commentary on the robotic nature of human society, and how we are all operating functionally in a mechanized world.


The lines "Ja tvoi sluga" and "Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik" translates to “I’m your servant” and “I’m your worker” in Russian. These lines show the robots' role as servants and workers to humans. Overall, the lyrics of "The Robots" present a clear message that begs the question: Are our actions and behaviors as humans any different than robots' true nature?


Line by Line Meaning

We're charging our battery
We are preparing ourselves for action


And now we're full of energy
We are now completely energized and ready to perform


We are the robots
We are efficient and controlled like robots


We're functioning automatik
We are functioning automatically without intervention


And we are dancing mechanik
We are dancing in a perfectly choreographed mechanical manner


Ja tvoi sluga (=I'm your slave)
We are completely obedient and subservient to you


Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)
We are your workers, dedicated to fulfilling your commands


We are programmed just to do
Our actions are predetermined and controlled


anything you want us to
We are capable of fulfilling any task assigned to us


we are the robots
We are machines, unfeeling and precise


We're functioning automatic
Our processes are automated and require no human input


and we are dancing mechanic
Our movements are executed with mechanical precision and control


Ja tvoi sluga (=I'm your slave)
We are completely devoted to serving you


Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)
We are your dedicated workers, always ready to fulfill your orders


We are the robots
We are mechanical beings, devoid of emotion and free will




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Written by: SIMON KEITH SHACKLETON

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@joezava8257

@@thehuntergt Continuing...Kraftwerk's definite defeat came in 1977 with Moroder's new Electronica productions (continuing the electronic evolution of the Einzelganger album) which ultimately evolved and revolutionized the 4 classic lines of Electronic Music with the concrete and initial EDM model of Giorgio Moroder 1977 (E. Munich / Working To The Midnight Shift, Queen For A Day, Now I Need You, I Feel Love and her second electronic album From Here To The Eternity) all under the solid and concrete beginning of this nascent electronic scene that In its first phase of development and evolution (1977-1980) it forms the 3 main and primary electronic genres of EDM Concreto 70's: HI-NRG, Synthpop and Electro.

Kraftwerk and their stagnant, rustic and underdeveloped album (T. Europa E. / 1977) bow and bow to Giorgio Moroder's EDM model, paying tribute to him in 1978 with the album The Man Machine which practically replicates and copies the concrete electronic bases. of Moroder's EDM matrix (HI-NRG & Synthpop) reflected in songs such as Spacelab, Metropolis, The Model among others).

Kraftwerk, defeated by Moroder, began to put an end to their descendants and lineage Progressive German Rock & Krautrock Düsseldorf in their future productions, even more so when in 1980 Ryuichi Sakamoto and his independent productions associated with YMO (E. Japan in synthesis with EDM Concreto post 1977 ) begin the primary electronic model and matrix of Electro (third and last electronic genre of Concrete EDM to be formed), it is from here that again Kraftwerk replicates and takes the productions of other producers, this time it was Ryuichi Sakamoto's turn and his works from that year 1980 / Lexington Queen, Wareheat, B-2 Unit and the Grail of electro sound, the song Riot In Lagos (also added to the most minimal HI-NRG & Synthpop achieved until 1980 and the electronic lines of the group of top producers and developers from the 70's in synthesis with EDM: Moroder (E. Munich), Jarre (E. France), Lacksman (E. Belgium), YMO (E. Japan), Tangerine Dreams & Schulze (E. Berlin)...among others such as Vangelis, Tonet, Gizzi, Pinhas, Martin W. & Ian C...) all of this forms the fundamental electronic bases for the formation of the album Computer World (1981), again thirsty Kraftwerk and leaning towards the EDM of Giorgio Moroder.

But what are you going to know about these topics if you are the typical ignor. average Kraftwerk fan who doesn't have the slightest clue about what he's listening to, talking about, and writing about. Nice to educate you Kraftwerkboy

My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everyone calls me...the father, founder and pioneer of EDM and Modern Electronics / The Sound Of The Future.



@ralpholson2357

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 are the robots


We're functioning automatik
And we are dancing mechanik
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots
We are the robots


Ja tvoi sluga (Translation:I'm your slave)
Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (TranslationI:I'm your worker)

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

Ja tvoi sluga (Translation:I'm your slave)
Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (TranslationI:I'm your worker)






We are the robots!!! :D



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@ShaddySoldier

It's weird seeing Germans this emotive

@Citiesinmotionplayer

+ShaddySoldier I'm German and....... I almost laughed.

@ShaddySoldier

Kim Philipp Möllgaard
HE IS GOING HISTARICAL! 

@Citiesinmotionplayer

ShaddySoldier
Histerical and useless?

@ShaddySoldier

Kim Philipp Möllgaard the hysterics have made you only 99.9999% efficient. that is too low for German quotas, you shall be terminated 

@seandonton8219

ShaddySoldier ya!

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@noonmoom9615

X AE A-12's favorite music

@nickd7225

@@V01D_Protogen happily his mom is a music master too!!! 😉😉😉

@eliminatorjr

bitch shut up

@AdelaTomankova

Yessss and i hope someday grimes will make robot music too

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