The Robots
Kraftwer k 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 commentary on the rise of automation in society. The first verse, "We're charging our battery, And now we're full of energy, We are the robots", suggests the idea of machines coming to life and becoming self-sufficient, as if they have their own energy to contribute. The robots are functioning automatically and dancing mechanically, emphasizing their predictability and lack of spontaneity. They are programmed to do anything their owners want them to, making them essentially subservient to humans.


The second verse repeats the same idea, further emphasizing the robotic nature of their movements. The lines "Ja tvoi sluga, Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik" (I'm your slave, I'm your worker) reinforce the idea of the robots being subservient to humans. The repetition of the phrase "we are the robots" at the end of each verse further emphasizes their lack of individuality, as if they are all just one entity.


Line by Line Meaning

We're charging our battery
We're recharging and gaining energy


And now we're full of energy
We have fully recharged our batteries and have a lot of energy


We are the robots
We are mechanical beings designed to perform specific tasks


We're functioning automatik
We are operating automatically without conscious thought


And we are dancing mechanik
We are programmed to move rhythmically and precisely


Ja tvoi sluga (=I'm your slave)
We are subservient and obedient to our human creators


Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)
We are programmed to be efficient and hard-working


We are programmed just to do
Our actions are predetermined by our programming


anything you want us to
We are capable of performing any task within our physical abilities


we are the robots
Our existence is solely defined by our mechanical nature and purpose


We're functioning automatic
Our movements are automatic and systematic


and we are dancing mechanic
Even our movements are precise and robotic


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


Ja tvoi Rabotnik robotnik (=I'm your worker)
We are always working to complete tasks and serve our human creators


We are the robots
Our identity is entirely tied to our mechanical existence and purpose




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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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