AUTOMATIC
Sci-Fi Lullaby Lyrics
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It's Automatic yet I'm forced to pay the price
The type of car, it is my choice
But where it goes, I have no voice
Yes I am my Father's son- yes Iam
Automatic it's not me here half the time
It's Automatic yet I'm fingered for the crime
Predetermined bugs somehow prevail
Selling things that aren't for sale
Oh Yes I am my Fathers son? my Fathers son
It's no excuse for all I've done
But who's to say
What it shapes
What it creates
Automatic half the time I'm not myself
Its Automatic caution should but never helps
The lyrics of "Automatic" by Sci-Fi Lullaby explore the idea of modern society's reliance on technology and its impact on personal identity and freedom. The repetition of "It's Automatic" suggests the loss of control and agency over one's own life, particularly in situations where technology such as cars and machines take over and do the work for us. The singer feels trapped in this cycle, both blaming and absolving himself for his lack of control.
The line "Yes I am my Father's son" implies a generational aspect to this lack of control, suggesting that societal norms and traditions are passed down through generations. The idea that predetermined bugs prevail and things are sold that aren't for sale further underscores the idea of a lack of control, where even seemingly small inconveniences are out of our reach. The line "Automatic half the time I'm not myself" highlights the loss of personal identity and sense of self that arises from relying too heavily on technology.
Overall, the lyrics of "Automatic" suggest a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly accepting the ever-increasing role of technology in our lives, and the potential loss of autonomy and self that can result from this.
Line by Line Meaning
Automatic it's not me here half the time
I'm not in control of myself all the time
It's Automatic yet I'm forced to pay the price
I pay the price for things beyond my control
The type of car, it is my choice
I have a choice in superficial matters
But where it goes, I have no voice
I have no real control over my life's direction
Yes I am my Father's son- yes Iam
I am a product of my family's history and expectations
Automatic yet I'm fingered for the crime
I'm blamed for things that are not my fault
Predetermined bugs somehow prevail
Faulty systems still dominate despite predictions
Selling things that aren't for sale
Manipulating me with false promises
Oh Yes I am my Fathers son? my Fathers son
I carry the burden of my father's legacy
It's no excuse for all I've done
I'm not trying to justify my actions
But who's to say
It's not clear who holds the answers
What it shapes
What affects and shapes us
What it creates
What we are able to create and manifest
Automatic half the time I'm not myself
I'm not always in control of my own thoughts and actions
Its Automatic caution should but never helps
Even when I try to be cautious, things still go wrong
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Stumbled on to MFHS with Stephen and Anna on KPFA (Berkeley, CA) around '81. π
Their show was a dream come true every Sunday from 11pm - 2a. π
Stephen would call himself "Timitheo".
Always loved their touch of on-air reverb when they discussed the artists they played or promoting an upcoming benefit-fundraiser event. π
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Detailed patch notes added.
@inflames2112
Hey any way to share my watch later Playlist with others?
@stateazure
@inflames2112 I'm not sure, but you should be able to make it public at least.
@inflames2112
@State Azure I figured it out. Its on watch later. Not really shareable which is weird.
@inachu
Hey! Silly question. Not all videos that I have seen dealing with moogs and such the owners also know how to solder/repair them. You do the same or just buy replacement parts?
@stateazure
@Inachu Ikimasho I don't repair my own stuff, most of it isn't very old anyway.
@metaspherz
After paying a fortune for this kit it had damn well better be able to play itself!!! π
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@cole3843
LOL ! I hear ya bro.
@michaelm1
I hear you. In fact, a complementary musician should be included in the package, too.