Mind Machine
Scar Symmetry Lyrics


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All free will is gone
Automatic knowledge
Humans lead in leashes
Silent, untrue
All are subjects to
Automated liars
Broadcast feelings through
Machines that makes you

Wither away
Death of the soul
Indoctrinated in false grace

Bio-machinery
Mind and machinery
Fear now fuels the system
Bio-machinery

Target is the world
Structuring the madness
Terminating ancient
Concepts of truth
Power structure comes
Silent weapons fired
Quiet wars in minds
The damage is done

Wither away
Death of the soul
Indoctrinated in false grace

Bio-machinery
Mind and machinery
Fear now fuels the system
Bio-machinery

All hope that died must rise anew
By facing the passage of time
All that we've known was bound to drown
Before we could wake

Bio-machinery
Mind and machinery




Fear now fuels the system
Bio-machinery

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scar Symmetry's Mind Machine paint a bleak picture of the future where free will and personal agency have been stripped away from humans. The first few lines suggest that all knowledge has become automated and that humans are being controlled by machines, metaphorically led in leashes, and unable to speak their truth. The idea of broadcasting feelings through machines hints at the suppression of human emotions and the manipulation of their thoughts.


The bio-machinery mentioned in the lyrics suggests that humans have become part machine, a hybrid of biological and mechanical components, and that their minds have been indoctrinated with false beliefs. Fear now fuels the system, as individuals are controlled by silent weapons and quiet wars in their minds. The final lines of the chorus reveal the dire consequences of this societal control, as the soul withers away, and individuals are indoctrinated with false grace.


The lyrics suggest a call to action, that all hope that has died must rise anew by facing the passage of time. The song highlights the dangers of blindly accepting the latest technological advancements and the importance of protecting human agency and free will.


Line by Line Meaning

All free will is gone
Humans have lost their ability to make choices and decisions.


Automatic knowledge
Knowledge and information is fed to humans through automated means.


Humans lead in leashes
People are controlled and constrained in their actions and behaviors.


Silent, untrue
People are silenced and the truth is suppressed.


All are subjects to
Everyone is subjected to the same system and control.


Automated liars
Machines and technology are deceiving people through automation.


Broadcast feelings through
Emotions and feelings are being shared through automated means.


Machines that makes you
People are being transformed and controlled by machines.


Wither away
Decline and decay are happening rapidly.


Death of the soul
The essence and vitality of humanity is being destroyed.


Indoctrinated in false grace
People are being taught false and incorrect beliefs.


Bio-machinery
Machines and technology are being integrated with biology and humans.


Mind and machinery
The mind and technology are merging and influencing each other.


Fear now fuels the system
The system is driven by fear and intimidation.


Target is the world
The entire world is the focus and goal of the system's control and manipulation.


Structuring the madness
The chaos and insanity of the world is being organized and shaped according to the system's desires.


Terminating ancient
Old and traditional ways of thinking and living are being abolished and destroyed.


Concepts of truth
The idea of objective truth and honesty is being eradicated.


Power structure comes
A hierarchical and oppressive power structure is being established.


Silent weapons fired
People are being attacked and harmed in subtle and hidden ways.


Quiet wars in minds
Mental and psychological battles are being fought in people's minds.


The damage is done
Irreparable harm has been done to people and society.


All hope that died must rise anew
Even when things seem hopeless, there is a chance for renewal and rebirth.


By facing the passage of time
Overcoming challenges and obstacles takes time and perseverance.


All that we've known was bound to drown
The old ways of living and thinking were never going to succeed and survive.


Before we could wake
Despite the warning signs, people were unprepared for the coming changes and consequences.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN GUNNAR AELVESTAM, HENRIK CARL OHLSSON, PER FREDRIK NILSSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Raiyu

This song is easily one of the best songs of all time. by anyone.

Raiyu

I'm not saying this for approval or likes, I'm telling it how I really feel. This is one of the greatest songs written by anyone, in any era, and any genre.

Raiyu

@beto.BRK[FPS] hell yeah!

beto.BRK[FPS]

2 years later of your comment and I absolutely agree. This song is for sure a masterpiece

Rodbove

I love how you said that 2 years ago and came back to confirm. I came to read the comments just because I was expecting someone to say this is one of the best songs ever made, I agree.

Neurotripsicks

that chorus...

Fear now fuels the system!!!!!!!!!!

Marshal Hexus

15 years later this song is throwing my soul into a new eon.

Obi

Once I read that Christian was in Soultion .45, I immediately bought their album. You never get such a good vocalist like this!

sean harmon

1000 of these views are from me alone. That solo, I can't get over !

Lights Out

Got this album in 2007. Good memories.

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