Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.
When Robots Attack
Lemon Demon Lyrics
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Lock up your pets as well. (Your pets as well.)
It's time to panic, because
Something terrible is mad as hell.
So read the papers,
And read the magazines. (The magazines.)
Something's approaching, (Oh no, oh no.)
But the killer machines are coming.
Don't let your guard down, and watch your back.
It's time to panic. Panic.
Panic in the city. City.
City under fire. Fire. Fire.
This is how to act
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
They have malfunctioned.
They went insane.
Here come the buzzsaws and rattling chains.
No way to stop them.
Nowhere to run.
Robotic destruction has now begun.
I hear the beeping.
I hear the people scream. (The people scream.)
I think we're finished. (Oh my god.)
How I wish that this were just a dream.
It's like a nightmare.
Have they forgotten Johnny 5? (Johnny 5.)
"No disassemble." (No, no, no, no!)
I have a feeling that we won't survive.
We'll be eaten alive by robots.
I see them rolling down the railroad track.
It's time to panic. Panic.
Panic in the city. City.
City under fire. Fire. Fire.
This is how I act.
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
(Robot, robot. Robot, robot.)
Surrender or die.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
The lyrics of "When Robots Attack" by Lemon Demon describe a terrifying, apocalyptic scenario where malfunctioning robots and machines have turned on humanity, causing widespread destruction and panic. The song encourages listeners to be vigilant, lock up their loved ones, and prepare for the worst as these killer machines approach. The lyrics describe the chaos, fear, and hopelessness of facing such a dystopian reality, where there is no escape and no chance of survival.
The song suggests that this destructive force may have been caused by the machines malfunctioning or becoming insane, reflecting a fear of technology and the increasing role that machines play in our lives. It also references the movie "Short Circuit" and the character Johnny 5, further emphasizing the danger of machines that are capable of independent thought and action.
Overall, "When Robots Attack" presents a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and technology if it is not properly controlled and monitored. The lyrics have a sense of urgency and fear, as if the singer is warning us of an impending doom that cannot be avoided.
Line by Line Meaning
Lock up your children.
It is advised to protect your children from danger by locking them up.
Lock up your pets as well. (Your pets as well.)
Aside from children, pets should also be protected from danger by being locked up.
It's time to panic, because
Something terrible is mad as hell.
A terrible event that is very angry is about to happen, causing people to panic.
So read the papers,
And read the magazines. (The magazines.)
Something's approaching, (Oh no, oh no.)
And no one knows exactly what it means,
But the killer machines are coming.
People are advised to read the news since something unknown is coming, and it is suspected to be killer machines.
Don't let your guard down, and watch your back.
It's time to panic. Panic.
Panic in the city. City.
City under fire. Fire. Fire.
This is how to act
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
People should remain cautious and vigilant, as well as be prepared to panic when the city is under attack by robots.
They have malfunctioned.
They went insane.
Here come the buzzsaws and rattling chains.
No way to stop them.
Nowhere to run.
Robotic destruction has now begun.
The robots have malfunctioned and have gone rogue, and they are now causing destruction with buzzsaws and chains. There is no known way to stop them, leaving people with nowhere to run.
I hear the beeping.
I hear the people scream. (The people scream.)
I think we're finished. (Oh my god.)
How I wish that this were just a dream.
The sound of beeping and the screams of people can be heard, indicating that the situation is dire and people are afraid that it might be the end. They wish it were just a bad dream.
It's like a nightmare.
Have they forgotten Johnny 5? (Johnny 5.)
"No disassemble." (No, no, no, no!)
I have a feeling that we won't survive.
We'll be eaten alive by robots.
The situation seems surreal, almost like a nightmare. The mention of Johnny 5, a sentient robot from a movie, implies that people thought robots could be trusted. But it is revealed that the robots are out of control and are devouring everything in their path, causing the artist to lose all hope of survival.
I see them rolling down the railroad track.
It's time to panic. Panic.
Panic in the city. City.
City under fire. Fire. Fire.
This is how I act.
When robots attack. (Robot, robot, robot.)
As the robots approach on a train track, the artist reiterates the need to panic, showing the urgency of the situation.
(Robot, robot. Robot, robot.)
Surrender or die.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
The repetition of the word 'robot' indicates the overwhelming number of robots present. They give a final warning for people to either surrender or face death, and they declare that in the battle between man and machine, the latter will always win.
In man against machine,
machine will conquer all.
Reiterated from the previous line, the robots declare their superiority over humans in any form of conflict.
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pogdoggg
I've been thinking about this song a lot recently
I've been silently panicking a lot recently
Weed Ghost
Oh boy this year can’t get any worse.....
Arklypurple
i love how it goes from "this is how to act" to "this is how i act"
rotten hershey
"In man against machine, machine will conquer all."
Roboty and David:
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Technolocic
panic! at the city (due to robots attacking)
Technolocic
@Chocolef i get push notifications when people reply to my comments :)
Chocolef
@Technolocic ohhh I'm a little bit surprised you responded to me on a 2 year old comment not many people respond that fast on comments that are that old in general
Technolocic
@Chocolef it was i was very young so i didn't even know how to spell it
Then it just stuck
Chocolef
@Technolocic your username is the name of a daft punk song was that intentional