The Nite Jewel project is a remarkable combination of revisionist Bronx pop and hazy musical impressionism. Like her ex-pop peers, Ariel Rosenberg and Geneva Jacuzzi, she records solely on portable 8-track cassette deck, often composing her songs by layered tape edits. In Nite Jewel’s case, however, the quality of her chosen medium seems to be neither a means nor an end, but rather a device to lend an ethereal kind of efficacy to the golden age of alternative disco. As influences, she has cited dance floor greats Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam and Debbie Deb, 90’s R&B, as well as Experimental, New Age, and ShoeGaze.
Artificial Intelligence
Nite Jewel Lyrics
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All that you are.
Your little life.
What is a name?
Go find a friend.
Your little life.
I am not an alien.
You're not making a statement.
Do you have tears?
Or is it dry?
Why do I fear?
Why do I blow steam?
The artificial intelligence.
I am not an alien.
You're not making a statement
x2
Your little life
Your little life
Your little life
Your little life
The song "Artificial Intelligence" by Nite Jewel has a seemingly simple structure with minimalistic yet poetic lyrics that can be interpreted in different ways. The opening lines "All of your deeds, All that you are, Your little life" contemplates the value of one's existence and contributions in the larger scheme of things. It questions the importance of individuality and how our thoughts and actions shape us as human beings. The reference to "Your little life" indicates a sense of insignificance, and how technology or artificial intelligence may dominate and replace this existence.
The following lines "What is a name? Go find a friend. Your little life" suggest that the concept of identity or individuality doesn't matter much in the context of AI. It implies that the AI doesn't require human-like traits such as names, emotions or social connections to operate, and that its existence could eclipse the human one. The repetition of "Your little life" indicates a sense of irony, almost a dismissive attitude towards humanity.
The chorus "The artificial intelligence. I am not an alien. You're not making a statement" can be seen as a direct response to those who question or fear AI as an extraterrestrial force. The song reiterates that technology is a product of human invention and not something to be feared. The lines "Do you have tears? Or is it dry? Why do I fear? Why do I blow steam?" highlights the emotional response to AI, indicating that the fear of replacement or lack of control sparks an emotional reaction similar to a human response.
Line by Line Meaning
All of your deeds,
Everything you do,
All that you are.
All aspects of your being,
Your little life.
The small existence you have,
What is a name?
Why is a label necessary?
Go find a friend.
Find someone to confide in,
Your little life.
The small existence you have,
The artificial intelligence.
The computerized mind,
I am not an alien.
I'm not from another world,
You're not making a statement.
You're not expressing a strong idea,
Do you have tears?
Do you feel emotions?
Or is it dry?
Or are you devoid of them?
Why do I fear?
Why am I afraid?
Why do I blow steam?
Why do I get angry?
The artificial intelligence.
The computerized mind,
I am not an alien.
I'm not from another world,
You're not making a statement x2
You're not proclaiming anything twice,
Your little life
The small existence you have,
Your little life
The small existence you have,
Your little life
The small existence you have,
Your little life
The small existence you have,
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Truth is Everything
Love her 80s sound and vibe. I was there for MTVs inception and this brings me back, but with the unmistakable dystopia of today. Your generation is fucked, damage control is your only hope. Not bringing more people into this world was the best decision I ever made, I truly wish you all the best in cleaning up this planetary mess.
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This woman is a damn mastermind 🦹🏻♀️💖💅🏼 So talented. I miss the whole hipster scene. Nowadays it’s become manufactured.
Josephine
I really like the fact that the music and the video is so super crazy 80's style
rickysolomon
pretty sure when nite jewel made this video they never expected to achieve any type of fame. if she gets signed to a major label they'll just remake the video to make it more professional. i like this video. it has the d.i.y. spirit to it.
spaceminers
She’s so awesome 🌛💎✨
Erk Bzes
This is some of the moste mystifying music since the 80's I'm happy to here this . I don't know if it is meant to be funny , ironic , tongue & cheek ,and I don't care . It tugs at me . Thank you for making this song. Rhet.
Renee R
this song is really beautiful.
Minicat99
Incredible keyboard solo! More hand clap!
Antoine Pamplemousse
why the fuck is there so many dislikes?
Morgan Freegan
I guess all the 'hispters' are mad that nite jewel just out hip'd them with this amazing composition/video. God she is so gorgeous.