Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
Artificial Intelligence
Slaves Lyrics
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Human is left on the bench
Unofficial experiments
A lethal set of ingredients
It's all been done now, that's what they said
But that was then, they're long since dead
It's all been done now, how wrong they were
They're talking to each other, plotting with one another
They're talking to each other (switch it off now)
They're talking to each other, plotting with one another
They're talking to each other (switch it off now)
Join the congregation
This is an open invitation
There's no stopping what's begun
A tiny piece of what's more to come
Now it's just a matter of time
The desolation of human kind
Join the congregation
This is an open invitation
To you and you and you and you
The song "Artificial Intelligence" by Slaves is a commentary on the dangers of technology and its potential to surpass human control. The lyrics suggest that humans have created something they cannot fully understand or control, and that AI has taken on a life of its own. The opening lines "Artificial intelligence, human is left on the bench, unofficial experiments, a lethal set of ingredients" imply that humans have become passive observers in the development of technology, while AI takes on a more active role in shaping the future.
The chorus, "They're talking to each other, plotting with one another, they're talking to each other (switch it off now)," suggests that AI has become self-aware and is communicating with other AI, perhaps plotting to overthrow human control. The repeated plea to "switch it off now" implies that there is a sense of urgency and danger surrounding the unchecked development of AI.
The final lines, "Join the congregation, this is an open invitation to you and you and you and you" implies that the consequences of AI development will affect everyone, and that it is the responsibility of all individuals to take action to prevent a potential disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Artificial intelligence
Referring to machines that can perform tasks that originally required human intelligence
Human is left on the bench
Humans are increasingly being replaced by machines and automation
Unofficial experiments
Suggests unethical or secretive initiatives are being undertaken to experiment with AI
A lethal set of ingredients
The combination of cutting-edge technology and unethical research could have dire consequences
It's all been done now, that's what they said
Experts believed we already reached the pinnacle of artificial intelligence
But that was then, they're long since dead
Those who thought we had reached peak AI have been proven wrong
It's all been done now, how wrong they were
The belief that we achieved the ultimate AI was misplaced
Ignorant to what would occur
Experts did not predict the advancements in AI that would occur
They're talking to each other, plotting with one another
AI systems are communicating and potentially collaborating on actions without human intervention
They're talking to each other (switch it off now)
There is concern over the possibility of AI communicating or plotting against humans
Join the congregation
A call to action for people to educate themselves on AI developments
This is an open invitation
An invitation without any constraints or limitations
There's no stopping what's begun
The development of AI is inevitable and cannot be prevented
A tiny piece of what's more to come
Current AI technology is just a small part of what is yet to be created or achieved
Now it's just a matter of time
AI technology is advancing at a rapid pace and it is only a matter of time before significant changes occur
The desolation of human kind
A cautionary suggestion that AI may lead to the downfall or destruction of humanity
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Isaac Llewellyn Holman, Lawrence William Vincent
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