Automatic
Powerman 5000 Lyrics


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The trip for a million miles
93 to the Sun
Take your place and you say goodbye
It's automatic your the one

[Chorus]
It's automatic its automatic
It's automatic your the one
It's automatic it's automatic
It's automatic your day alive has just begun

What's in the air
Who's in the mind
Where's the light in your eye
Within the realm of the possible
It's no big surprise

[Chorus]

Brilliant sheep lead to brilliant babies
A thousand stars
A million maybes
Captivating the captivated
Save the souls of those that you created





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Powerman 5000's "Automatic" evoke a sense of a journey, perhaps of a physical kind, but equally likely of an emotional or spiritual one. The first line, "The trip for a million miles," suggests a vast distance, a journey of epic proportions. This is reinforced by the next line, "93 to the Sun," which refers to the average distance in millions of miles between the Earth and the Sun. The tone of the lyrics is almost dreamlike, as if the singer is lost in their thoughts or experiencing a powerful vision.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract, reflecting a sense of detachment from reality. The second verse, beginning with "What's in the air," seems to pose a series of questions about the nature of existence and consciousness. The final lines of the verse, "Within the realm of the possible / It's no big surprise," suggest a kind of acceptance or resignation to the world as it is, rather than as we might wish it to be.


The chorus of "Automatic" is simple and repetitive, with the phrase "It's automatic, you're the one" serving as a kind of mantra. The repetition of this line, combined with the dreamlike quality of the lyrics, creates a sense of hypnotic inevitability. The final lines of the song, "Save the souls of those that you created," suggest a spiritual or moral imperative, a call to action to make the world a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

The trip for a million miles
The journey ahead is long and challenging, extending for over a million miles.


93 to the Sun
The distance to the Sun is approximately 93 million miles from Earth, emphasizing the enormity of the venture.


Take your place and you say goodbye
Prepare to leave your comfort zone and bid farewell to your current circumstances.


It's automatic your the one
The destiny of success is predetermined, and you are the chosen one to achieve it.


What's in the air
The ambiance holds an aura of unknown energy.


Who's in the mind
Whose thoughts and ideas are at play, and how will they manifest?


Where's the light in your eye
Is there a glimmer of hope in your vision, a reflection of the fire burning within you?


Within the realm of the possible
The dream lies within the limits of attainability, waiting for you to grasp it.


It's no big surprise
The realization of achieving your goals is not unexpected.


Brilliant sheep lead to brilliant babies
Great leaders and influencers produce great successors and future leaders.


A thousand stars
A vast unexplored universe with endless possibilities.


A million maybes
A plethora of chances and probabilities, hoping to lead to the desired outcome.


Captivating the captivated
The awe-inspiring attraction of someone who has the ability to fascinate and inspire others.


Save the souls of those that you created
Be the salvation of those who follow in your footsteps and become the change-makers of tomorrow.


It's automatic its automatic
As the prophecy foretold, success and greatness will come automatically.


It's automatic your day alive has just begun
You may have accomplished much, but your journey is far from over. There is more to achieve, more to learn, more to conquer.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAYMOND AMEER MURRAY, RICO WADE, RUBEN BAILEY, MCKINLEY HORTON, PAT BROWN, JAMAHR WILLIAMS

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