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Machine
MisterWives Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
Pick apart every piece of me
And miss the point entirely
I only did this to be sane
Not for you to know my name
Go 'head and spit the music out
Don't fear I've heard it all before
Each time makes it easier to ignore
Oh I am tired of abiding by your rules
Causing me to second guess my every single move
You don't know who I am
Or what I have been through, no
So don't dare tell me what I should and shouldn't do 'cause
Not here to lose
Not here for you to choose how we, should be
'Cause we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine, no
Don't feel like having a computer sing this phrase
Not looking for a hired name to write a song for me that sounds the same
As everything fed to our brain's rammed down our throats with no complaints
Maybe I'm a dying breed, but I believe in individuality
Oh, I am tired of abiding by these rules
Causing me to second guess my every single move
You don't know who I am
Or what I have been through, no
So don't dare tell me what I should and shouldn't do 'cause
Not here to lose
Not here for you to choose how we, should be
'Cause we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine, no
(Hey, hey)
Told to look an act a way, as if I'm just a ball of clay
That you can just mold into whatever, I assure you that's not clever
See now fads don't last forever they are fleeting like the weather
And we will stand our ground while you will sink and drown
Hahaha!
'Cause I'm a tough girl, I run my own world
And if you don't like it there's the door
If you haven't heard I ain't got no interest in your business
Just here for the music and there's nothing else to this bullshit!
Woah-oh-oh oh cause
Not here to lose
Not here for you to choose how we, should be
Cause we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine
We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine, no
The lyrics of MisterWives's song Machine speak to the struggle for individuality and the desire to break free from societal norms and expectations. The opening lines "Pick apart every piece of me / And miss the point entirely" suggest that the singer feels misunderstood and overlooked. They express that they only pursued their passion for music as a form of personal sanity, not for the recognition or approval of others. The following lines "Go 'head and spit the music out / Please tell me more about your doubt" seem to convey frustration with those who try to critique or invalidate their work.
The chorus of the song is a defiant rejection of conformity and the pressure to conform to external expectations. The repetition of "We're not, we're not part, we're not part of your machine" reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to resist being molded or controlled by societal norms. The final verses of the song continue this theme, criticizing the notion that one's individuality should be sacrificed in order to conform to trends or preconceived notions of what is desirable or marketable.
Overall, the lyrics of Machine express a strong message of empowerment and self-determination, encouraging listeners to resist societal pressures and embrace their unique individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick apart every piece of me
Dissecting every aspect of who I am
And miss the point entirely
Failing to understand the bigger picture
I only did this to be sane
Creating music for my own sanity
Not for you to know my name
Not seeking fame or recognition
Go 'head and spit the music out
Criticizing the music
Please tell me more about your doubt
Asking for further opinions
Don't fear I've heard it all before
Easily dismissing criticisms
Each time makes it easier to ignore
Becoming desensitized to negativity
Oh I am tired of abiding by your rules
Frustration with conforming to societal expectations
Causing me to second guess my every single move
Feeling constant pressure to please others
You don't know who I am
Lack of understanding my identity
Or what I have been through, no
Absence of awareness regarding my experiences
So don't dare tell me what I should and shouldn't do 'cause
Refusal to follow external direction
Not here to lose
Not allowing external forces to dictate my path
Not here for you to choose how we, should be
Making our own choices without external influence
'Cause we're not part of your machine
Rejecting societal norms and expectations
Don't feel like having a computer sing this phrase
Preferring to create music authentically
Not looking for a hired name to write a song for me that sounds the same
Refusing to conform to commercial expectations
As everything fed to our brain's rammed down our throats with no complaints
Criticizing the music industry's lack of diversity
Maybe I'm a dying breed, but I believe in individuality
Valuing uniqueness and authenticity over conformity
Told to look an act a way, as if I'm just a ball of clay
Feeling pressure to conform and be molded by society
That you can just mold into whatever, I assure you that's not clever
Refusing to blindly follow societal expectations
See now fads don't last forever they are fleeting like the weather
Critiquing societal trends that are temporary
And we will stand our ground while you will sink and drown
Believing in our values and refusing to conform
'Cause I'm a tough girl, I run my own world
Valuing independence and self-reliance
And if you don't like it there's the door
Not caring about external opinions
If you haven't heard I ain't got no interest in your business
Rejecting external interference in our decisions
Just here for the music and there's nothing else to this bullshit!
Creating music solely for the love of it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Etienne Bowler, Mandy Lee Duffy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theant1952
I have no idea why this isn't more popular, ITS SO GOOD
@bradleymartin5433
Don't be part of the music industry's machine.
@Zaec2011
That's the mistery for me too.
@RichardKoenigsberg
Popular enough. Almost 700,000 views. Many is not a part of the machine. Who cares if she is so "popular." To be "popular" may be a curse. If you are truly original, not everyone is going to dig your sound.
@FIshfood500
It’s actually shit
@ricardotrujillo2704
for me it is not good lol it sucks actually haha
@ChizzleVision
had an absolute blast shooting this video with you guys!!!!
All wonderful people and great talent with big hearts.
Let us chase you around in the desert again sometime or come out to Wasteland and you guys can chase us lol
@ChizzleVision
sorry to say to, ladies, I'm the one who shot Will (in green and yellow) He was right in front of me. sorry 😫, we made up afterwards lol
@prophet2187
Dude, that's so cool!
@midgetwthahacksaw
Jason Malone That's so awesome!!!