Record Machine
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Lyrics
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To find the light that's shinning on me
To get back what they've taken from me
Build a little fire where it's cold
Show me
The path that leads to all the glory
The words that tell a sacred story
I wanna live in a dream
In my record machine
I wanna picture the world
And everyone inside my mouth
And all the money I waste
Is it a matter of taste?
I wanna picture the world
And you can't make me spit it out
Take me
Back from the darkness
Where they sent me
Give hope to places
Where it can't be
Build a little fire where it's cold
I wanna live in a dream
In my record machine
I wanna picture the world
And everyone inside my mouth
And all the money I waste
Is it a matter of taste?
I wanna picture the world and
You can't make me spit it out
You can't give me your reason
I wanna mean what to shine
You can't give me the feelings
'Cause they're already mine
You get one in a million
And if the sun won't rise on my soul
Then I'll I go
The lyrics of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' "Record Machine" express the desire for finding light, hope, and a sense of direction in life. The opening lines, "help me to find the light that's shining on me, to get back what they've taken from me," express a sense of lostness and the need for guidance. The repetition of "build a little fire where it's cold" emphasizes the desire for warmth and comfort in difficult times. The chorus, "I wanna live in a dream, in my record machine, I wanna picture the world and everyone inside my mouth," further expresses the desire for escapism and a need for control over one's own reality. The bridge, "you can't give me your reason, I wanna mean what to shine, you can't give me the feelings, 'cause they're already mine," suggests a rejection of outside influence and an assertion of individuality.
The lyrics of "Record Machine" speak to the universal human desire for purpose, meaning, and control. The song's title, "Record Machine," can be interpreted as a metaphor for the human mind and its need to process, store, and replay memories and experiences. The lyrics also suggest a longing for a simpler time, perhaps the idea of childhood innocence, as seen in the lines "show me the path that leads to all the glory, the words that tell a sacred story." Ultimately, the song is about finding one's way back to a sense of self and reclaiming agency over one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me
I need someone to guide me
To find the light that's shinning on me
I need help finding the happiness and success that I know I deserve
To get back what they've taken from me
I want to regain what others have taken from me, including my drive and determination
Build a little fire where it's cold
I need a spark of inspiration to motivate me
Show me
I need someone to demonstrate and lead the way
The path that leads to all the glory
I want to know what path will lead me to my highest potential and happiness
The words that tell a sacred story
I need someone to share inspiring words and a higher purpose with me to keep me motivated
I wanna live in a dream
I want to escape into a fantasy world where I can imagine anything and everything is possible
In my record machine
I want to create my own personal soundtrack to my life
I wanna picture the world
I want to envision a world where everything is perfect and ideal
And everyone inside my mouth
I want to imagine that everyone supports and agrees with me
And all the money I waste
I'm willing to invest in my dream and take risks to achieve it
Is it a matter of taste?
Others might not understand my vision and goals, but that's okay because it's unique to me
You can't make me spit it out
I won't let others discourage or criticize me for my dreams and beliefs
Take me
I need someone to rescue me from my current situation
Back from the darkness
I want to escape the negativity and despair that surrounds me
Where they sent me
I was forced into a situation that doesn't align with my true desires
Give hope to places
I want to bring positivity and optimism to myself and others
Where it can't be
Even in the most difficult or bleak situations, I want to find hope and inspiration
You can't give me your reason
I don't need or want to follow someone else's path, I have my own unique journey
I wanna mean what to shine
I want to make a meaningful impact and be recognized for my accomplishments
You can't give me the feelings
No one else can give me the same level of satisfaction and happiness as achieving my own dreams
'Cause they're already mine
I already possess the drive and passion for what I want to achieve
You get one in a million
It's rare to find someone with the same level of determination and uniqueness as myself
And if the sun won't rise on my soul
If I don't achieve my dreams, I'll never have a sense of completion and fulfillment
Then I'll go
Without achieving my dreams, I won't be truly happy and content
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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