Hot Animal Machine 1
Rollins Band Lyrics
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I see the bottom staring back at me
You have to part animal part machine
If you take a good look around you'll see what I mean
I won't take, I won't break (x5)
Seeing fear in their eyes
They won't rest easy until the other dies
You have to be part animal part machine
I won't take, I won't break (x5)
Sitting in a hot prison going insane
I count to ten, take a deep breath, try to maintain
You have to be part animal part machine
Take a good look raound you'll see what I mean
I won't take, I won't break (x5)
Bars on the windows locks on the door
Drugs in the cabinet, guns in the drawer
You have to be part animal part machine
If you take a good look around you'll see what I mean
I won't take, I won't break...
The lyrics to Rollins Band's Hot Animal Machine 1 paint a vivid picture of a harsh, unforgiving world. The singer is looking down at the bottom and sees the bottom staring back at him, which seems to represent the hopelessness and despair of the world around him. He's surrounded by fear and violence, and he or she must be part animal and part machine to survive. The repeated refrain "I won't take, I won't break" suggests that the singer is determined to overcome these challenges and emerge intact.
The second verse provides more specific details about the singer's situation. He or she is in a hot prison, counting to ten to maintain their composure. The bars on the windows, locks on the door, drugs in the cabinet, and guns in the drawer paint a picture of a life that is both physically and emotionally restricted. The final verse is a repeat of the first, emphasizing the idea that to survive in this world, one must be part animal and part machine.
Overall, the lyrics to Hot Animal Machine 1 convey a sense of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer is tough and determined, refusing to back down or give up. However, the lyrics also convey a sense of isolation and loneliness, with the world portrayed as a harsh and unforgiving place.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking at the bottom, what do I see
Examining my deepest and darkest thoughts
I see the bottom staring back at me
I am confronted with my own inner demons
You have to part animal part machine
To be successful, one must have both primal instincts and rational thinking
If you take a good look around you'll see what I mean
Observing the world reveals the importance of balancing animal and machine-like qualities
I won't take, I won't break (x5)
I am strong and resilient
Seeing fear in their eyes
Others are frightened by my strength and determination
They won't rest easy until the other dies
My competitors will not stop until I am defeated
Sitting in a hot prison going insane
Feeling trapped and losing my mind
I count to ten, take a deep breath, try to maintain
I use coping mechanisms to stay in control
Bars on the windows locks on the door
I am contained and restricted
Drugs in the cabinet, guns in the drawer
I have vices and methods of protection
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WE OPEN SPACE VIENNA
Rollins Band 1989, Vienna .. was one of the best concerts I have ever been to (next to White Zombie) ..
no handies this time, just dancing ! THXS a lot for upload, man
BoB Ortiz
One of his best songs
Andre the Giant
You have to be part animal part machine 💪🏽
J C
His sunken eyes show the toll something only lions know.
Snardlefarb
FUCK YES. Thanks so much for posting.