Man And Machine
T.S.O.L. Lyrics


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When I'm driving in my car, I don't care about any thing
When I'm speeding in my car, I don't care about anyone
Man and machine, machine and man
We're always together they can't understand
Give anything for her velvet seats
Do anything just to hear her squeal
Man and machine, machine and man
We're always together they can't understand
My foot's on the pedal, such a crazy thing
I'm never gonna stop loving this machine
Wheels are rolling with a rockabye motion
And I love my car
Sirens screaming throught the city speeding
But I'll never stop
Go through girls like I do through fines
But I'll never leave my car
My car and me such a crazy thing and I'm...
When I'm driving in my car, I don't care about any thing
When I'm speeding in my car, I don't care about anyone
Judge on the bench made clear his demands
We're gonna have to have your license young man
Listen judge, don't you have a heart
I ain't a criminal, just in love with a car
Now I'm back on the streets behind the wheel
The papaer's gone but I still got the feel




A life of danger, life of speedm life of trouble for my
Car and me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Man and Machine" by T.S.O.L. is a high-energy rock tribute to the love affair between a man and his car. The song opens by stating the driving experience is a total escape from reality, where the driver doesn't have to care about anything or anyone else. The lyrics go on to personify the car and its driver, calling them "man and machine" and presenting them as inseparable. The driver is willing to do anything for the car–give anything for her velvet seats, do anything just to hear her squeal. The song is a celebration of the reckless and exhilarating freedom of driving fast in a car one loves.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm driving in my car, I don't care about any thing
The act of driving my car makes me feel so good, I forget about everything else around me.


When I'm speeding in my car, I don't care about anyone
Speeding in my car gives me a feeling of control and power, and I ignore any concern for others on the road.


Man and machine, machine and man
The bond between myself and my car is so strong, it's hard to distinguish where I end and the car begins.


We're always together they can't understand
Others can't understand the emotional connection that I share with my car, and they judge me for it.


Give anything for her velvet seats
I value the comfort and luxury of my car's interior, and would do anything to keep it in perfect condition.


Do anything just to hear her squeal
I love the sound of my car's engine revving, and will do risky things to hear it.


My foot's on the pedal, such a crazy thing
Speeding and driving recklessly can be dangerous, but the excitement and adrenaline rush outweigh the risks for me.


I'm never gonna stop loving this machine
I have a deep emotional bond with my car that will never fade.


Wheels are rolling with a rockabye motion
The movement of the car as I drive is so smooth and comforting, it's like a lullaby rocking me to sleep.


And I love my car
I have a genuine affection for my car that goes beyond it being just a mode of transportation.


Sirens screaming through the city speeding
The rush of speeding through the city with police sirens blaring is a thrill for me.


But I'll never stop
I'm so addicted to the thrill of driving that I'll never stop, no matter the risk or consequence.


Go through girls like I do through fines
I have a pattern of going through relationships as quickly as I accumulate speeding tickets.


But I'll never leave my car
No matter how many relationships I go through, my car will always be my constant companion and love.


My car and me such a crazy thing and I'm...
The connection between myself and my car is often viewed as crazy or abnormal, but I embrace it and will never let go.


Judge on the bench made clear his demands
A legal authority has intervened in my behavior and demanded consequences for my actions.


We're gonna have to have your license young man
As a punishment for my reckless driving, I'm going to lose my license.


Listen judge, don't you have a heart
I plea for compassion and empathy from the legal system, hoping the judge will understand my love for my car.


I ain't a criminal, just in love with a car
I see my actions as harmless and passionate, rather than criminal, and justify them through my feelings for my car.


Now I'm back on the streets behind the wheel
Even after losing my license, I can't resist the pull of driving my car and being behind the wheel.


The paper's gone but I still got the feel
Even without the physical possession of my license, I still feel the powerful emotional connection to my car.


A life of danger, life of speed, life of trouble for my
My love and addiction for my car has led me down a path of danger and trouble, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.


Car and me.
The bond between myself and my car is unbreakable and beyond comprehension for those who don't share it.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jack Grisham, Mike Roche, Ron Emory, Todd Barnes

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