RANE IS :: Alan Veniscofsky (guitars, vocals), Bryan Kelly (drums), Dan Prindle (bass, synth, cello, vocals), Kurt Rinaldi (percussion, marimba), Ryan Bowman (guitars).
This band permits live taping, and much of their work can be found at http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aetree%20AND%20creator%3A%22Rane%22
Feeding the Machine
Rane Lyrics
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I remember the night the sun came up when all my hope was dead
And I just keep feeding the machine
And I don't have the time, time has me
Now I'm different today, in so many ways
Leave me alone, leave me alone
I remember the night the sun came up when all my hope was dead
And I just keep feeding the machine
And I don't have the time, time has me
So I'm leaving you today, in my own wanting ways
Goodbye, goodbye
Rane's song "Feeding the Machine" explores the detrimental effects of being trapped in the cycle of the machine, representing the pressures and expectations society places on individuals. The repetition of "I remember the night the sun came up" illustrates the constant rumination on past mistakes and failures, highlighting the inability to move forward while stuck in this cycle. The line "when all my hope was dead" emphasizes the sense of hopelessness that comes with being consumed by the machine.
The chorus, "And I just keep feeding the machine, and I don't have the time, time has me" captures the notion that at some point, individuals are no longer in control of their own lives but rather at the mercy of their obligations. They become a small cog in a larger machine while losing their sense of self in the process. The repetition of "leave me alone" and "goodbye" suggests a desperate need for release and freedom from the machine's stifling grip. The song offers a sobering commentary on society's expectations and the impact they have on individuals, urging listeners to break free from the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the night the sun came up before I reached my bed
I didn't even have a chance to sleep, my problems kept me up all night.
I remember the night the sun came up when all my hope was dead
The situation was so bad that I had truly given up hope.
And I just keep feeding the machine
I keep doing the same things over and over, expecting different results.
And I don't have the time, time has me
I feel like I'm being controlled by time, like there's never enough of it.
Now I'm different today, in so many ways
I've changed a lot since those difficult times, and I'm a different person because of it.
Leave me alone, leave me alone
I need some space to figure things out, so please stop bothering me.
So I'm leaving you today, in my own wanting ways
I'm leaving this situation behind, but I'm not entirely sure what I want now.
Goodbye, goodbye
I'm saying goodbye to the past and moving forward to the future.
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