The Pulsars, headed by brothers David and Harry Trumfio, were formed in Chi… Read Full Bio ↴The Pulsars, headed by brothers David and Harry Trumfio, were formed in Chicago in the mid 90s. Their music combined elements of indie rock and 80s synth pop with cathcy hooks and sing-along melodies.

They released several eps & singles, but only one full studio album. Sadly, when finishing up their second album, which is said to have cost about $ 200 000, their record label Almo Sounds went down, leaving "LP 2" unreleased.

In 2007 the Trumfio brothers reunited and started to work on the Pulsars again, do gigs and promised to release a new record soon!

My Pet Robot
Pulsars Lyrics

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My pet robot
my pet robot theodore
my pet robot i adore

it takes me for a walk
drags me downtown
theodore i adore
talks with paper tongues

that's a funny sound
t9000 i adore you

my pet robot
my pet robot theodore
my pet robot i adore
my pet robot
my pet robot theodore
my pet robot i adore

things are getting slow
i think it's running low
theodore i'll restore you
plug it in the wall
it makes no sound at all

theodore is it over
is it over is it over

Overall Meaning

The song "My Pet Robot" by Pulsars is a playful tribute to a robotic companion named Theodore. The lyrics express deep affection for this robotic pet, with the repetition of the phrase "my pet robot, my pet robot Theodore, my pet robot I adore."

The song describes how Theodore takes its owner for walks, with a stark contrast of being dragged downtown. The paper tongue it speaks with is depicted as something odd and amusing. However, the song takes a melancholic turn as things start to slow down, and Theodore seems to be running out of power. The singer expresses a sense of helplessness, not knowing if this signals the end of their time together, expressing his desire to restore Theodore to full health. In the end, the song ends with uncertainty, as the singer questions whether Theodore will be running again, asking "is it over, is it over?"

Line by Line Meaning

My pet robot
My beloved machine that I own

My pet robot Theodore
The specific name for my robot that I have an affection for

My pet robot I adore
I love my robot companion

It takes me for a walk
My robot takes me on a stroll for exercise

Drags me downtown
My robot takes me to town as its programming directs it

Theodore I adore
I dearly love my robot despite its quirks

Talks with paper tongues
My robot communicates in a unique, electronic language that sounds like rustling paper

That's a funny sound
The sound my robot makes is amusing to me

T9000 I adore you
I express my fondness for my robot, the T9000 model

Things are getting slow
My robot is beginning to malfunction or run out of power

I think it's running low
I suspect my robot's battery is getting depleted