Ancient Ascendant
Lonely Robot Lyrics

Ancient ascendant
Repetition of the phrase to introduce the song's main theme: the reference to humanity as a metaphorical 'ancient ascendant' that seeks to be reborn or redefined.

Ancient ascendant do you see what you've become?
The song questions the current state of humanity and its 'ancient' past, wondering if we are aware that our advancements may have led to our distance and isolation from others.

Distant and remote you hardly manage one to one
The distance between humans seems to be more prominent, and thus harder for people to connect with one another.

Something in the fallacy led you to this place
The song suggests that the problem with the way people communicate might be because of falsehoods they hold to be true, and which thus creates barriers between them.

The bravery of being out of range and saving face
People feel safe hiding behind a facade, avoiding the vulnerability of facing others in the flesh.

Ancient ascendant would you like a point of view?
The song addresses humanity as if wanting to offer a new perspective, shedding light on the faults and limitations of the current worldview.

You're worshiping false effigies; they will be the death of you
People are giving importance to the wrong things, and it will lead to their downfall.

You act as if habitual, the modern way to be
The modern lifestyle seems full of automated patterns, with people unwilling to break away to take a different course.

But your world is getting smaller and less real, can't you see?
Despite the technological progress of human civilization, it seems the result is less human interaction and less genuine experiences.

We talk of being sociable and in the best defence
People often talk of being social as being the best defense, perhaps for survival in a harsh world.

What happened to reality, the art of making sense?
The artist is asking why people have transitioned away from the natural course of progression and reality, and are now making no sense.

Ancient ascendant well I think that we should talk
The artist is addressing humanity again, suggesting that we talk about our current condition and ways to move forward into a promising future.

We may be evolutionary, but it's a backward walk
People are evolving in knowledge and technology, but as a species, they seem to be harming themselves, mentally and physically.

We're searching in the ether for a new design for life
The song suggests that people are searching for something beyond the physical realm, an answer or something that would give sense to the void they feel within their souls.

But this is just a rabbit hole with diminishing light
The search for something beyond may lead to self-destruction and have no real light at the end of the tunnel.

So take the pill and wake up for a better way to be
The artist is suggesting that it is time to be mindful of our habits and willingly try to take a different approach to living.

Sever the umbilical and face reality
Leave behind the creature comforts and face the world on its bare necessities, giving rise to true growth and progress.

Don't forget when this is gone, you never called it home
The song's outro serves as a reminder to stop taking things for granted and appreciate what we have now.

Don't forgive what we have lost (Ancient ascendant x 4)
A repetition of the phrase to emphasize not forgetting what we lose due to our lack of decisions.

The lonely robot song (Ancient ascendant x 4)
The song ends with a reference to the album title, 'Lonely Robot,' and the name of the song itself, Ancient Ascendant.