On february 13th, 2008, the CD Overworld was released worldwide. It was the second CD released through Spinefarm and consists of 12 tracks, including one cover (''Gimme More'' by Britney Spears). Compared to Deus Ex Machinae (MbD Records, a now defunct label) and Redeemer (Spinefarm), Overworld is a blend between the energetic SID as heard on DXM and the raw sound of Redeemer. Later in 2008 the song ''Overworld'' was featured in a hockey-commercial on the Swedish television. Two songs, ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' and ''Area 88'' were recorded and released on the band's MySpace as well as on the official Bionic Commando (2009 video game). The ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' was also featured in a promotional video.
Bionic Commando isn't the first game Machinae Supremacy got involved with. In 2004 they released the well-received and praised 28 track Jets'n'Guns Official Soundtrack, leveling up this side scrolling shooter. The album can be downloaded from their website.
The band released their fourth studio album, A View from the End of the World, on 3 November 2010. The video for the song "Force Feedback" was later released in 2011.
The fifth studio album, Rise of a Digital Nation, was released on 19 October 2012. It was featured on the controversial Swedish file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, leading to a significant increase in the band's online profile.
On 14 March 2014, vocalist Robert Stjärnström announced in the Machinae Supremacy fan Facebook group "MachinaeTribe" that "release [of the new album] won't be until August." The new album, titled Phantom Shadow, was released on 22 August 2014.
Machinae Supremacy has already made their place in history by being one of the first bands to embrace and utilize the Internet and file sharing to gain a huge fanbase without ever having signed a record contract, received airplay or any sponsored promotion. They've reached out to all corners of the world and today their site receives roughly 100,000 song downloads every month.
Machinae Supremacy was formed in summer 2000 by Robert Stjärnström, Kahl Hellmer and Jonas Rörling. The name of the band had existed even before this, but it was only a few months later the band really found the path they wanted to go. Andreas Gerdin, a long time friend of Jonas, joined on keyboards and Tobbe joined on drums. When the band parted with Tobbe in early 2002, Tomas Nilsén, old band-pal with Robert, took his place. When Kahl left for Uppsala in 2005, Johan Palovaara replaced him on bass. Palovaara was replaced by Johan Hedlund in 2007. After signing the Spinefarm deal, Andreas left the keyboards and started playing second guitar. Currently all live synthesizers come from a backing track. The latest change in line-up came about by Tomas leaving the band after 7 years of "pure win and awesome".
Official homepage: http://www.machinaesupremacy.com
Skin
Machinae Supremacy Lyrics
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I can see into your mind
A shadow beneath your smile
Something hidden deep inside
Silently you wait for someone to see you
Claw your flesh from off your bones
Face that fire on your own
Can't erase the pain inside without a storm within
They left the lies like scars underneath your skin
The one you're hiding in, the one you're s'posed to live in
And you gaze up at the sky
As the clouds are passing by
And you wonder for a while
What it would be like to die
Silently you wish for someone to save you
Claw your flesh from off your bones
Face that fire on your own
Embrace the life you thought that you could never know
Can't erase the pain inside without a storm within
They left their lies like scars underneath your skin
The one you're hiding in, the one you're s'posed to live in
But you want to be alive
As the self-loathing subsides
And you will not be denied
So you push their lies aside
Violently you burn for someone to feel you
Claw your flesh from off your bones
Face that fire on your own
Embrace the life you thought that you could never know
Can't erase the pain inside without a storm within
They left their lies like scars underneath your skin
The one you're hiding in, the one you're s'posed to live in
The lyrics of Machinae Supremacy’s song “Skin” deal with the idea of inner pain and how it affects one’s life. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that they can see past the cheerful facade of the person in front of them and can tell that there is something wrong deep inside of them. This person is waiting for someone to notice and help them, but they remain hidden in plain sight.
The chorus encourages the individual to face their pain head-on and break away from the lies that have caused them harm. They need to embrace the life they thought they could never have and accept that a storm needs to come to erase the pain within them. The scars that the lies have left behind can be healed, but first, the individual needs to face their pain and not try to hide it away.
In the second verse, the person looks up at the sky and considers what it would be like to die. They wish for someone to save them, but they know they must stand on their own two feet. The chorus repeats, but with a different tone, as the person resists the lies that have been told to them and burns for someone to genuinely understand and care for them.
The overall message of the song is that we cannot hide our pain, and we must confront it head-on if we want to live a meaningful life. We need to break away from the lies that have held us back, embrace our lives, and ask for help when we need it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the corner of your eye
I can notice something that you don't think I can see
I can see into your mind
I understand what you're thinking and feeling
A shadow beneath your smile
You're hiding something painful or dark behind your happy facade
Something hidden deep inside
There's a part of you that you keep secret from others
Silently you wait for someone to see you
You hope someone will notice and understand your struggles without you having to reveal them yourself
Claw your flesh from off your bones
You have to go through intense pain to overcome your issues
Face that fire on your own
You have to confront your problems without anyone else's help
Embrace the life you thought that you could never know
You need to accept the possibility of a better life even if it seems impossible to you
Can't erase the pain inside without a storm within
You can't overcome your emotional pain without first experiencing intense discomfort and turmoil
They left the lies like scars underneath your skin
People have hurt you with their deceit or unkind words, and those wounds still sting
The one you're hiding in, the one you're s'posed to live in
You're struggling to reconcile the different parts of yourself and figure out who you really are
And you gaze up at the sky
You feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
As the clouds are passing by
Time keeps moving forward despite your struggles
And you wonder for a while
You contemplate your existence and your place in the world
What it would be like to die
You think about ending your pain and sadness permanently
Silently you wish for someone to save you
You're hoping that someone else can make your life better and take away your pain
But you want to be alive
Despite your struggles, you still have a desire to live and find happiness
As the self-loathing subsides
You're gradually learning to love and accept yourself for who you are
And you will not be denied
You're determined to overcome your struggles and live a fulfilling life
So you push their lies aside
You refuse to let other people's negativity or deceit hold you back anymore
Violently you burn for someone to feel you
You're desperate for someone to understand you and connect with you emotionally
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J M
love the guitar at the end, so epic
Erik Raudi
great solo!!!
Chesteko
Anyone still listening to this awesome song ? Me Do everyday
정주환
I'm listening now.
Cassie
I am SO late but yes. This one hits real hard when you're transgender.
Claire
@Cassie
Amen to that.
hack müsli
this is my fcking new favorite band