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.
Their music often features lyrics and samples criticising capitalism and exploring mental health, gender identity, and sexuality. This can particularly be seen in their albums ...Because I'm Young Arrogant and Hate Everything You Stand For, The Ugly Art and U-Void Synthesizer.
Fully In It
Machine Girl Lyrics
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My eyes
Bleed out
Offline
Cut out
My eyes
Bleed out
Offline
(You can change)
(Chasin′ myself, chase againt haste)
I talk to the mirror
I communicate with the dead
Grave digging my psyche
Plunging the depths of my head
Abysslicker I'm never finished
Licking deeper, the well is leaking
Conscious-sickness, the void is creeping
Growing deeper so I shit meaning
I′m fully in it now, I'm fully in it
I'm fully in it now, I′m fully in it
I reach down my throat
And remove the world
And the planet reveals itself
In its dying breath says "I am hell"
Fortress fucker, eldritch shit
Kill ′em all, be the nemesis
Shapeshifter, the lord flayer
A new religion, the astral killer
I'm fully in it now, I′m fully in it
I'm fully in it now, I′m fully in it
I'm feeding off it
I′m leeching off it
I'm reeling off it
I'm living off it
(Fucker, you killed my son)
(You′re sure it wasn′t clean)
(Wasn't a journey)
(Wasn′t a journey)
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
I'm fully in it, I′m fully in it now
I'm fully in it, I′m fully in it now
I'm fully in it, I'm fully in it now
I′m fully in it, I′m fully in it now
The lyrics to Machine Girl's song "Fully In It" paint a vivid picture of introspection and self-discovery. The singer, possibly the artist herself, seems to be exploring the depths of her own mind and psyche, confronting the darker parts of herself in the process. The repeated lines "Cut out my eyes, bleed out offline" indicate a desire to disconnect from the external world and focus inward, cutting out distractions and allowing for a deeper exploration of the self.
The singer communicates with the dead and "grave digs" her own psyche, suggesting a willingness to confront painful memories and traumas. The repeated line "I'm fully in it now" reinforces this sense of complete immersion and dedication to the process of self-discovery. The imagery of "reaching down my throat and removing the world" adds a surreal and almost violent element, as if the singer is tearing down barriers to access the deepest parts of herself.
The lyrics suggest a sense of power and agency in this process, as the singer asserts her ability to "shit meaning" out of nothing. However, there is also a hint of darkness and danger, as she takes on the roles of "fortress fucker" and "astral killer". Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of bravery and fearlessness in confronting one's own self, even when the process is painful and difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut out
Remove my ability to see reality for what it is
My eyes
My vision and perspective on reality
Bleed out
Removing this perspective is painful
Offline
Without this perspective, I am disconnected from reality
(You can change)
Though I lack a clear understanding of reality, I have the ability to change and adapt
(Chasin′ myself, chase againt haste)
I am constantly searching within myself, not rushing the process
I talk to the mirror
I am introspective and self-reflective
I communicate with the dead
I am willing to seek insight from the past, from those who have passed on
Grave digging my psyche
I explore the darker corners of my mind
Plunging the depths of my head
I am willing to delve deep into my own psychological landscape
Abysslicker I'm never finished
I am a seeker, always searching deeper into the void
Licking deeper, the well is leaking
The more I search, the more answers slip through my fingers
Conscious-sickness, the void is creeping
My search for meaning can be unsettling and unhealthy at times
Growing deeper so I shit meaning
Despite the difficulties, I am able to find and create meaning in my search
I′m fully in it now, I'm fully in it
I am completely committed to my search for meaning
I reach down my throat
I am willing to dig deep within myself
And remove the world
I am willing to disconnect from the outside world to explore my inner landscape
And the planet reveals itself
In doing so, I am able to perceive the larger picture of the world around me
In its dying breath says "I am hell"
The world can be a difficult and painful place to live in
Fortress fucker, eldritch shit
I am willing to confront the darker, more monstrous aspects of myself
Kill ′em all, be the nemesis
I am willing to stand up to and defeat my inner demons
Shapeshifter, the lord flayer
I am able to change and adapt to overcome challenges
A new religion, the astral killer
As I continue my search for meaning, I create my own beliefs and ways of understanding the world around me
I'm feeding off it
I am sustained by the meaning I find and create
I′m leeching off it
I am constantly drawing from the well of meaning within me
I'm reeling off it
The meaning I find propels me forward and helps me make sense of the world
I'm living off it
The meaning I find sustains and nourishes me
(Fucker, you killed my son)
I have experienced deep pain and loss
(You′re sure it wasn′t clean)
I am questioning the circumstances of this loss
(Wasn't a journey)
I am struggling to understand the purpose behind this painful experience
Out of nothing, I shit meaning
Despite the challenges and pain I have experienced, I am able to create and find meaning
Writer(s): Matt Stephenson
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrNighNight
Adult Swim still needs to evolve a lot to have the power to evoke this video.
@buniondaas2428
You don't know about The Shivering Truth
@emm00893
Definitely the most underrated song on this album imo
@planetxtraa
agreed
@Alejandro-ts8wi
video really makes this 10x more abrasive lol
@buniondaas2428
Alejandro oh cool slvt is growing
@nxone9903
"This action is turned off for content that is made for children"
@balder.1454
Lmao
@wickedwastelander2410
HOLY SHIT I KNEW THIS WAS ELLIE THATCHER AS SOON AS IT STARTED YES THIS IS AMAZING TWO OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS SOMEHOW COMBINING IS THIS EVEN REAL
@solbenjib7580
Real recognize real. In this case. aliens. We communicat wen we waunt to