1) Experimental/Industrial Bosnian duo from Leipzig (http://www.myspace.com/machineria).
2) Swedish band formed in 2000. Band members include Jox on vocals, Tony on guitar, Christer on bass, Matt on drums and Olars on guitar. Some of their song include 'Sentimental', 'Barcode' and 'Plastic'.
3) Melodic alternative post-grunge fused with new metal, from Little Rock, Arkansas. New generation of intricate, multilayered rock; MACHINA is comprised of members from the bands FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD (vocalist - Phil Taylor) and EVANESCENCE (guitarist - John LeCompt), with Thad Ables on bass and Justin Carder on drums.
4) Synth Band from the early 90's (Depeche Mode type) from Glasgow, Scotland. Unfortunately this is the only surviving footage on VHS. The tape had been stored away until Robert Marshall (the leather jacket wearing rocker in the video (and also the keyboard player)) dug it out and copied it onto DVD then converted by a friend of his and posted here on You-Tube. This song was actually used on a demo tape and submitted to Mute in the early 90's. Unfortunately the lead singer of the band sounded a bit to similar to another singer of a group that had been signed to Mute Records a decade earlier (no prizes for guessing that band).
5) A Finnish Heavy/Power Metal band hailing from Oulu, signed to Shark Records. After their debut EP "Dark Age Digital" (2006) they released their first full-length album "Majestic Machinations" in 2009. More info: http://www.machinametal.com/
6) An energetic slightly obsessive and extremely charming Korean artist based in Tokyo http://machina.link/
Innocent
Machina Lyrics
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Innocent to spill their blood
And make him rich
Neon crosses and plastic atomics
Fearful submission
Holy corporate poison candy drugs
Fed to children
Mercernaries blood it's all lies
But who will die this time
There's no reason for the
Innocent to spill their blood
And make him rich
It's not that hard to see the truth
When all these lies are points of view
Zombify and drug the youth
Shiny gifts they gave to you
Now infants crying
Laughing up our gas
Suffocating on this high won't last
There's no reason for the
Innocent to spill their blood
And make him rich
It's not that hard to see the truth
When all these lies are points of view
Zombify and drug the youth
Shiny gifts they gave to you
The system is a prison of
Dominion from religion
Distorted of God
From Prozac couldn't sell
Me a sack of wisdom for free
'Cause all of this world
Is so diseased
I close my eyes
Just to see
There's no reason for the
Innocent to spill their blood
And make him rich
These lyrics are from the song Innocent by Machina. They contain strong themes of corruption, manipulation, and the exploitation of innocence. The lyrics condemn the actions of those who use innocent people, especially children, for their own gain, whether it be through war or by feeding them harmful substances. The references to neon crosses, plastic atomics, and holy corporate poison candy drugs suggest a critique of organized religion and consumerism, which prioritize profit over their followers' well-being.
The lyrics also explore the idea of truth and perception. They suggest that truth is often hidden or distorted, and that people's perspectives are influenced by the lies they are told. The line "When all these lies are points of view" reinforces this idea, indicating that even though something may be false, people can still believe it to be true because they have been conditioned to think that way. The lyrics suggest that those who are aware of the lies, and actively work to resist them, are the ones who will see the truth.
Overall, the lyrics to Innocent by Machina are a scathing critique of corruption, manipulation, and exploitation. They condemn those who use innocent people, especially children, for their own gain and call for resistance against the lies and manipulation of organized religion and consumerism.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no reason for the
It is unjustifiable for the
Innocent to spill their blood
People who are not guilty should not sacrifice themselves
And make him rich
To enrich someone else.
Neon crosses and plastic atomics
Artificial and man-made symbols of religion.
Burn and melt through our
Those symbols can be destructible and damaging.
Fearful submission
A state of being excessively afraid or unwilling to resist power, control or authority.
Holy corporate poison candy drugs
Lethal substances consumed by people, under the guise of religion, marketed by big businesses.
Fed to children
Administered to young people.
Mercernaries blood it's all lies
The bloodshed and deaths caused by private soldiers can be fabricated or misrepresented facts.
But who will die this time
Uncertainty over who will face violence or death.
It's not that hard to see the truth
The facts and truth, if seen objectively, are quite apparent.
When all these lies are points of view
Untruths are presented and accepted as different perspectives.
Zombify and drug the youth
Young people are hypnotized and addicted to substances.
Shiny gifts they gave to you
Valuable objects gifted or promised to someone as a lure or bribe.
Now infants crying
Babies are wailing.
Laughing up our gas
Individuals are recklessly and joyfully consuming harmful gases.
Suffocating on this high won't last
A temporary, euphoric feeling will eventually cause severe pain and choking.
The system is a prison of
Social structures and norms are a restrictive jail for the
Dominion from religion
An authority that derives its power from faith.
Distorted of God
Manipulated interpretation of the deity's message.
From Prozac couldn't sell
Even if one is willing to pay a high price for wisdom,
Me a sack of wisdom for free
It is impossible to obtain knowledge without overcoming deception.
'Cause all of this world
Because the entire world.
Is so diseased
Is significantly ill, both figuratively and literally.
I close my eyes
I shut my eyes.
Just to see
In order to gain clarity or a new perspective.
There's no reason for the
It is not reasonable for the
Innocent to spill their blood
Guiltless individuals should not be shedding their blood.
And make him rich
For someone else to become wealthy.
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Godscountry2732
love it,really nice,Im 58,so I can say I heard a lot of music,well done guys.
@jazer426
evanescence rocks and is the best band ever
@sowhat8639
thank you for posting this. highly underrated band. 🤘
@JohnWayne-vf5bs
Yeah I right Phil Taylor and John LeCompt and Rocky Gray is so a amazing the songwriting is awesome
@Paynenme
Man this boy Phil Taylor is the truth much love from chicago.
@Idkfawin32
@CsRemix24 Grunge really keeps me alive, Idk about anyone else. Not many people really honestly like grunge, but I thrive in the shit.
@soyholgermedinaoficial
Yeahhhh @JohnLeCompt @philtaylorflow @MachinaRock Awesome song ..... both bands are great.
@SilentPenumbra
John and Rocky! It's been a while...
@VanillaDark
John Lecompt Love u baby..
@azy42no
I like it i think its nice but i miss futuure leaders of the world but i think i will pick this cd up.