An Autobiography In Vivid Color Pt. 1
Of Machines Lyrics

Living in recession.
Existing in a period of difficulty and economic decline.

It isolates the time that's past by.
The current economic situation distorts the perception and significance of past events.

And it feels so long.
The current situation is causing time to feel expansive and torturous.

I reach for that line I can't hold on, I can't hold on...
The artist struggles to grasp onto a marker or sign of hope or progress, unable to maintain their grip.

I can't see what lies beneath the words.
The artist is uncertain about the true intentions or meaning behind people's actions or statements.

Where have I been? Where have I been?
The singer is reflecting on their past experiences and searching for understanding or meaning.

Between what rests in my soul and what's given.
There is a divide or conflict between the singer's personal beliefs and values, and what is expected or imposed on them by society or others.

It will never... it will never weigh the truth.
The imposed expectations or values will never be more important or valid than the artist's own sense of truth.

I WONT GIVE UP THIS IS NOT WHERE I STOP.
The artist is determined to persist through the challenges and not accept the current situation as the end or limit of their potential.

THE TRUTH IT LIES AND THERE IS FAITH BEHIND THE FRAMES.
The artist believes that the truth or hope exists, even if it is obscured or hidden within the current circumstances.

I have a lot riding on this.
The singer has invested significant personal and emotional resources into their goals or aspirations.

And I can't afford to give up now.
The artist recognizes the high stakes of the situation and the importance of persevering.

The scene's repeating.
Patterns or cycles are repeating and perpetuating the current situation.

I WONT GIVE UP.
The singer is reaffirming their commitment to continue striving and not give in to defeat.

I'VE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THERE IS NO ESCAPING.
The singer realizes that they cannot evade or avoid the current difficulties or realities of their circumstances.

And I told you once,
The artist has previously conveyed this message or warning.

And ill tell you again,
The artist is reiterating their point and emphasizing its importance.

Secrets are kept
Important information or knowledge is often withheld or concealed.

By your end
This withholding can lead to negative consequences or outcomes.

And i told you once,
The artist is repeating their established theme or message.

And ill told you this
The artist is continuing to emphasize the importance of their point.

When we survive,
When we endure and persist through adversities.

We only pretend x2
Surviving may require a degree of deception or ignoring difficult truths.

This is the golden rule,
This principle is critically important and should be a guiding principle.

Keep what you have.
Protect and preserve what is valuable or necessary.

Cuz its all we have left. x4
Given the current difficulties and challenges, what remains is all the singer has to hold onto and work with.