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.
@romanticmelody888
it's nice to know that in this moment from all over the world many strangers are listening to this beautiful music. someone Is crying, others smiling, someone Is studying or falling asleep, someone else is hoping that tomorrow will be a better day. even if i will never meet you i wish you a happy life. however you too are part of my happiness when in the evening or in the morning we will find ourselves here listening to the same beautiful music. I apologize for the grammatical errore.
@youssefnaguib2072
That was beautiful
@ashtonsheranian8383
😭
@HeidiAHogan
Beautifully written ❤
@shailendrakumarmittal4453
You are soooo nice soul buddy.
Love from an Indian.
@arandomdude3569
Truly captures the essence of humanity and life
@MusicaChinesaRelaxante1369
To the person reading this, Good Luck! Don't stress, everything will be fine. No matter what difficulty you are facing right now, you can overcome it! You are strong and brave.
@singhkjaggakahlon4413
Luv you and lot of thanks my friend ❤
@jjjokes2920
Thank you ❤
@two-moonz2953
Thank you. Love you.