Machine Girl, as described by its creator, is a genre-defying musical project characterized as "fucked-up electronic punk". Stephenson rejected the label of "industrial", deeming it too gothic and monochromatic, preferring to view the project as more colorful. Kerrang! recognized Machine Girl as a band pushing the boundaries of hardcore, noting their punk-infused and intense version of breakcore. Pitchfork defined their style as a relentless fusion of punk, grindcore, rave, industrial, and other influences, marked by unpredictability, animalistic rage, and uncontrollable energy.
BULLET HELL
Machine Girl Lyrics
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I'm naked without Aphrodite
I keep out the voices out like this
I deserve everything
I'm right to rule this way
I am the enemy inside your head
I can get what I want
(Go on)
American dream
Baby...
Empty shells
Bullet hell
(You fucking bitch)
I'm the man it must be so
Show these fuckers why they're wrong
I'll pretend it's just a game
Extra points that I attain
Will I judge...
Eye for an eye... my iris
Rage
Baby faced
Judgement Day
(And pray)
Lethal toys
American
(Machine Girl)
I'm the culture...
In Machine Girl's song "Bullet Hell," the lyrics express a sense of power and determination. The opening line, "Ooh, yeah! Eat the ketchup," is an odd phrase that likely means nothing but adds to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the song. The first verse reveals a vulnerability with the line, "I'm naked without Aphrodite," which shows a reliance on others. However, the following line, "I keep out the voices out like this," reveals the character's strength in blocking out negative influences. The repetition of the line, "I deserve everything," reinforces this sense of entitlement and determination to succeed, no matter the cost. The line "I am the enemy inside your head" shows that the character is aware of the impact they have on others and the power they hold. The chorus of the song, "American dream, Baby... Empty shells, Bullet hell," speaks to the idea that the American dream may be hollow, and one's pursuit of it may ultimately lead to destruction. The phrase "Bullet hell" could represent the obstacles and challenges one must overcome to achieve their desires.
The second verse maintains this sense of power and confidence, as the character declares themselves to be the one who should rule, stating "I'm the man, it must be so." The line "Show these fuckers why they're wrong" further emphasizes this need to prove oneself and to show the world that they are capable. The lines "I'll pretend it's just a game/Extra points that I attain" could be interpreted as the character's willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means playing dirty or harming others. The following line, "Will I judge... Eye for an eye... my iris" suggests a willingness to seek revenge and to retaliate in equal measure. The final lines of the song, "Rage/Baby faced/Judgment Day/ (And pray)/Lethal toys/American/ (Machine Girl)/I'm the culture," speak to the destructive nature of American culture and the use of violence and technology as tools of power.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, yeah! Eat the ketchup!
An exclamation showing enthusiasm for devouring ketchup
I'm naked without Aphrodite
I am incomplete without the powers of the goddess of love and beauty
I keep out the voices out like this
I am blocking out voices in my head using this technique
I deserve everything
I am entitled to receive everything without exception
I'm right to rule this way
It is justified for me to exercise authority in this manner
I am the enemy inside your head
I am the adversary that resides within your thoughts and feelings
I can get what I want
I have the capability to obtain whatever I desire
(Go on)
An encouragement to proceed with the current action
American dream
The ideal of achieving prosperity and success in the United States
Baby...
An affectionate term of address for the person addressed
Empty shells
Hollow casings lacking substance or meaning
Bullet hell
A chaotic and overwhelming environment dominated by gunfire
(You fucking bitch)
An insult directed at an individual who is seen as unpleasant or immoral
I'm the man it must be so
I am the dominant figure and it is evident to all
Show these fuckers why they're wrong
Prove to these individuals why they are mistaken in their beliefs or actions
I'll pretend it's just a game
I will adopt the attitude of viewing the situation as a trivial amusement
Extra points that I attain
Additional achievements or accomplishments that I acquire
Will I judge...
An introspective question as to whether the singer will pass judgement
Eye for an eye... my iris
A reference to the principle of retributive justice, with the singer's iris being the focal point
Rage
Intense anger or fury
Baby faced
Having a youthful appearance, despite possessing mature qualities
Judgement Day
A hypothetical day of reckoning and evaluation of one's character and deeds
(And pray)
A suggestion to ask for assistance or guidance from a higher power
Lethal toys
Weapons or instruments that can cause great harm or death
American
Relating to the United States or its culture
(Machine Girl)
A reference to the band performing the song
I'm the culture...
The singer asserts their influence on and embodiment of current societal norms and practices
Writer(s): Matthew Stephenson
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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