Machine Head's first four albums earned the band a growing fan base in Europe, however the band would not have success in their native United States until later releases. The band drew controversy with its fourth album, Supercharger (2001), released three weeks after the September 11 attacks, which resulted in the album's only single, "Crashing Around You", and its music video (which featured burning buildings) being pulled from all media outlets. The band nearly disbanded in 2002 after negotiating off its label Roadrunner Records as a result of the controversy, however the band would eventually re-sign with the label.
Having experimented with elements of groove metal and nu metal in its early releases, Machine Head changed to a more traditional thrash metal sound and longer songs with its sixth album, The Blackening (2007), which drew critical acclaim and was chosen as Album of the Decade by Metal Hammer in 2010; the album's first single, "Aesthetics of Hate", also earned the band its first Grammy Award nomination. The band achieved similar success with its following two albums, Unto the Locust (2011) and Bloodstone & Diamonds (2014), before returning to its nu metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Catharsis (2018).
Machine Head has released nine studio albums, two live albums, one video album, 13 singles and 15 music videos. Four of the band's studio albums have been certified silver in the United Kingdom, and the band's highest peak on the Billboard 200 came with Bloodstone & Diamonds at number 21. To date, the band has sold over three million records worldwide.
Studio albums
Burn My Eyes (1994)
The More Things Change... (1997)
The Burning Red (1999)
Supercharger (2001)
Through the Ashes of Empires (2003)
The Blackening (2007)
Unto the Locust (2011)
Bloodstone & Diamonds (2014)
Catharsis (2018)
Negative Creep
Machine Head Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
This is getting to be, droan
I'm a negative creep and I'm stoned
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
Yeah! Drone! Stoned!
The lyrics of Machine Head's song Negative Creep are filled with raw emotion, anger, and confusion. The first line, "This is out of our range, and it's grown," depicts a situation that has spiraled out of control and become too big for those involved to handle. The next line, "This is getting to be, droan," seems to suggest that the singer is tired of dealing with it and is getting fed up. The next line is where the title of the song comes in. The singer describes themselves as a "negative creep" who is "stoned." The term "negative creep" could refer to a feeling of worthlessness or anxiety that some people experience, while "stoned" is likely a reference to drug use.
The final line, "Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more," is a powerful statement indicating that the singer has lost their innocence or perhaps their trust in someone they once looked up to. This line may also be a commentary on society and how fathers can be absent or uninvolved in their children's lives, leading them to feel lost and confused. The repetition of "drone" and "stoned" at the end of the verse highlights the monotony and numbness that the singer is feeling, emphasizing their negative emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
This is out of our range, and it's grown
We are unable to handle this situation anymore as it has exceeded our capabilities and is getting worse.
This is getting to be, droan
The situation is becoming monotonous and boring, causing a sense of apathy and disinterest.
I'm a negative creep and I'm stoned
I am a person with a pessimistic attitude and currently under the influence of drugs.
Daddy's little girl ain't a girl no more
A young woman who was once innocent and naive has now grown up and lost her innocence due to the harsh realities of life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind