Check My Machine
Paul McCartney Lyrics
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But Names Will Never Hurt Me
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
I Got A Woman A Long Time Ago
I Had Trouble
I Want You To See What You Can See
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
(Ad Lib)
I Want You To Check Check Check Check Check My Machine Check Check Check Check Check My
Machine
(Ad Lib)
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
(Repeat)
The lyrics to Paul McCartney's "Check My Machine" are short and repetitive, yet speak to larger themes of self-reflection, past struggles, and the desire for validation. The first lines, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me," are a well-known adage about the power of words. McCartney possibly chose to include this line as a response or defense to criticisms he may have faced throughout his career, essentially saying that he is unaffected by negativity.
The rest of the lyrics repeat the phrase "Check my machine," which can be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to self-reflection and the examination of one's past experiences, represented metaphorically by a machine. The line "I got a woman a long time ago, I had trouble" suggests that McCartney is looking back on a problematic relationship, perhaps troubled by mistakes he had made. However, he remains hopeful and asks the listener to "see what you can see," implying a desire for validation or acceptance. Overall, the lyrics suggest an introspective and vulnerable tone, coupled with a need for reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
(Spoken) Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones
But Names Will Never Hurt Me
I am not affected by hurtful words because they cannot cause physical harm to me.
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
Check My Machine
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
I am inviting you to inspect my electronic equipment.
(Repeat) -
This line has no significant meaning.
I Got A Woman A Long Time Ago
I Had Trouble
I Want You To See What You Can See
I used to struggle with a woman in the past, and now I want you to witness my improved situation.
I Want You To Check Check Check Check Check My Machine Check Check Check Check Check My
Machine
I desire for you to thoroughly examine and test the capabilities of my equipment.
(Ad Lib)
Check Check Check Check Check My Machine
I am reiterating my request for you to check my equipment.
(Repeat)
This line has no significant meaning.
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