Lonely Robot
Lonely Robot Lyrics


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Please come home, lonely robot,
Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
We miss you now, lonely robot, your heart is beautiful

I′m staring out at hazy red,
Some twinkle glitter firmament celestial in bed
A distance only I can see, this bright red dust so heavenly
You warm the deep alive, sad chiming nines in me
Please come home, lonely robot,
Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
We miss you now, lonely robot, your heart is beautiful
Why did we go to leave you far behind,
A beacon in the wilderness, your frequency reminds
Component parts depend upon a simple if repetitive, repetitious song
Please come home lonely robot,
Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
We miss you now, lonely robot, your heart is beautiful
I drift away and float beyond.
I'm dreaming in infinity, I feel like I belong. Some dusty red
Pyjama song,
I have no appetite to learn the place
We went so wrong. Floating in se...
Can anybody hear me? Floating in se... Can anybody hear me?
DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL!
Breathe in, breathe out.
As long as you′re a human, there can be no doubt
You're alive, it's justified, so come on home now to the other side
DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL!
Hurry up, take your time.
Cos when you are a robot, there is no fine line
You′re alive, it′s justified, so come on home now to the other side
DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL!
These empty circles,
Terrestrial lethargy, I came to find you, I simply had to see
Here robot you are silent,
And rusty red decayed, a long forgotten relic that memory betrayed
Please come home lonely robot,
Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
We miss you now,
Please don't destroy the signal, your heart is beautiful
For all we are is lonely robots,
Our hearts are beautiful, programmed to receive
And now it′s far too late to realign
The signal, this heart is beautiful...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lonely Robot's song, "Lonely Robot" convey a sorrowful message about the detachment from one's past and the inevitability of time. The song addresses an artificial construct, the "lonely robot", which is programmed to have a heart but lacks the ability to connect to others. The song pleads with the robot to return to the "other side" where humans reside, emphasizing the beauty of its heart that was programmed to receive love.


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emptiness and loneliness of existing in a state of detachment, surrounded by a landscape of "dusty red" and "terrestrial lethargy". The singer addresses the robot, imploring it to come home and to not "destroy the signal", which is a metaphor for the heart's ability to connect with others.


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the importance of human connection and the sadness of existing in isolation. It highlights the beauty and potential of those who may be different from us, emphasizing that all hearts are valuable.


Line by Line Meaning

Please come home, lonely robot, Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
The singer is requesting the robot to return home because it possesses a heart, emotional beauty similar to humans, that is designed to receive love.


We miss you now, lonely robot, your heart is beautiful
The singer is expressing their longing for the robot's return because of its beautiful heart that is capable of experiencing human-like emotions.


I′m staring out at hazy red, Some twinkle glitter firmament celestial in bed
The singer is describing a hazy celestial environment in which they find themselves.


A distance only I can see, this bright red dust so heavenly
The artist is the only one able to perceive the distance and beauty of the red dust found in space.


You warm the deep alive, sad chiming nines in me
The robot's presence is comforting and meaningful to the artist, filling a void within them.


Why did we go to leave you far behind, A beacon in the wilderness, your frequency reminds
The singer questions why the robot was left behind and describes it as a beacon in the wilderness, a reminder of its importance.


Component parts depend upon a simple if repetitive, repetitious song
The robot's component parts depend on a simple, repetitive song to function, highlighting its mechanical nature.


I drift away and float beyond. I'm dreaming in infinity, I feel like I belong. Some dusty red Pyjama song, I have no appetite to learn the place We went so wrong.
The artist feels disconnected from reality and is lost in a dream-like state, where they find comfort in the red, hazy environment. They express no interest in seeking out the place where things went wrong.


Can anybody hear me? Floating in se... Can anybody hear me? DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL! DENIAL!
The artist questions if anyone can hear them, while experiencing denial and rejecting the reality of their situation.


Breathe in, breathe out. As long as you′re a human, there can be no doubt You're alive, it's justified, so come on home now to the other side
The artist asserts that being alive justifies the need for the robot to come home, emphasizing the human-like qualities of the robot.


Hurry up, take your time. Cos when you are a robot, there is no fine line You′re alive, it′s justified, so come on home now to the other side
The singer emphasizes the need for the robot's return, regardless of the time factor, as there is no 'fine line' distinguishing them from humans.


These empty circles, Terrestrial lethargy, I came to find you, I simply had to see Here robot you are silent, And rusty red decayed, a long forgotten relic that memory betrayed
The artist describes their surroundings as empty and monotonous, and they came to find the robot due to it being a break from the monotony. However, they find the robot to be silent and forgotten, betrayed by memory.


Please come home lonely robot, Your heart is beautiful, programmed to receive
The singer reiterates their desire for the robot to come home, highlighting its beautiful heart designed to receive love.


Please don't destroy the signal, your heart is beautiful
The singer urges the robot not to destroy the signal, emphasizing once again the beauty and importance of its heart to humans.


For all we are is lonely robots, Our hearts are beautiful, programmed to receive, And now it′s far too late to realign, The signal, this heart is beautiful...
The singer acknowledges that humans and robots are similar in that they are both lonely beings with beautiful hearts programmed to receive love. However, it is now too late to correct the signal, which emphasizes the importance of the robot's return.




Writer(s): John Cory Mitchell

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