Machine Gun
McCue Anne Lyrics

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I saw him today at the station
There was something on his mind
I felt I was on the devil's mission
Trying to steal him from a friend

I know it hurts you
And you can't ask why
I know it's hurts you

Takes a train to cry

You're only future is promises
For so many years
Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try

You've been living life in the past
I'm gonna reach out I'm gonna grab your heart
You've been living life in the eyes of a stranger
You've gotta free your mind
Cause I want to get nearer

Your only future is promises
For so many years
Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try

Take the chance and make the move
But don't think that I will approve
For once I've finally realised
Being with her wasted your life

Your only future is promises
For so many years
Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try

Your only future is promises
For so many years

Your only future is promises
I know you can make it if you try

Overall Meaning

Machine Gun by McCue Anne depicts the story of a woman who is aware of her friend’s struggles in a relationship. As she encounters the man at a train station, she senses that something is troubling him, which leads her to believe that she is on the “devil’s mission” trying to save him from his significant other. The woman acknowledges the pain her friend is going through but still believes he can make it through the tough times despite the hurts endured. She believes that her friend’s only chance of having a bright future is by embracing the promises available to him and letting go of the past that has been holding him back.

Throughout the song, Anne emphasizes that her friend has been living in the past, and she is willing to reach out to him and help him move on. She observes that he has been living his life through the eyes of someone else; thus, she encourages him to free his mind from the chains of his opinions, hoping to get closer to the real him. She further advises him to seize the opportunity for change and avoid worrying about her approval or the consequences of his actions. In the end, she acknowledges that she believes in him and his potential to overcome his troubles and live a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw him today at the station
I spotted him today at the station

There was something on his mind
He seemed preoccupied with something

I felt I was on the devil's mission
I felt as though I was doing something wrong

Trying to steal him from a friend
Trying to win him over from his friend

I know it hurts you
I realize it's painful for you

And you can't ask why
And you can't question it

Takes a train to cry
It can take a journey to let the tears flow

You're only future is promises
Your future only consists of empty promises

For so many years
For a very long time

I know you can make it if you try
I believe in your ability to for it

You've been living life in the past
You've been stuck in the past