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1) The Androids was an Australia band fronted by guitarist Tim Henwood.
2) The Androids was a 1970s Northern Irish punk rock band from Belfast.
3) The Androids was a 1980s German band.
1) A rock band from Australia, fronted by guitarist Tim Henwood (originally from The Superjesus) with Matt Tomlinson, Sam Grayson, and Marty Grech. Remembered mostly for their song 'Do It With Madonna', released in 2002, the band experienced moderate success with their self-titled debut album in Australia and the UK. Their second single, 'Here She Comes', released in 2003, also gained attention in the US after featuring on the soundtrack for the third film in the popular 'American Pie' franchise, 'American Wedding.'
After their third single, 'Brand New Life', failed to match the success of the first two, The Androids went on hiatus while Henwood joined the electro-pop band Rogue Traders as lead guitarist. Henwood toured extensively with the band and also helped write material for their third album, 'Better In The Dark'.
In 2006, Henwood revealed he had been writing new songs for The Androids, and in 2007, announced he would be leaving the Rogue Traders to focus on their comeback. In May, the band released 'Whole Lotta Love' as the first single off their sophomore album, which was a moderate success. The band revealed the album would be titled 'Outta Ya Mind' and in April they toured nationally with P!nk during the Australian leg of her 'I'm Not Dead' tour.
A second single, rumored to be '2 Cool For School', was slated for release but was ultimately shelved and the album also delayed, although there was no official word from the band as to why. Eventually the album became available to purchase digitally and a physical release followed a few months later.
The band is now assumed to have split up, with no activity from them since late 2007.
2) A Belfast punk rock band who recorded “Bondage In Belfast” for Terry Hooley’s Good Vibrations label.
3) The Androids was a 1980s German band.
Automatic
The Androids Lyrics
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Instinct has led me to a man trap
Divorce my conscience to be undone
Throw down my ladder so you can get up
It's automatic
I just can't help it
I push so hard
Part dopey dog and one part steam train
On the back foot I see that look again
I push so hard, they hardly push back
You say, alright
It's automatic
I just can't help it
I tell you what to do
I'll do the work for you
I'll tell you what to do
It's automatic
I just can't help it
It's automatic, yeah, yeah, yeah
I just can't help this place I'm in
The Androids' song "Automatic" seems to be about a person who is driven by their instincts and constantly pushes themselves and others around them. The lyrics “I push so hard, they hardly push back” suggest that the person is so focused on achieving their goals that they do not notice or acknowledge the efforts of others. This self-absorption is further emphasized in the line "Divorce my conscience to be undone," indicating that the person is willing to disregard their morals and values in order to achieve their ambitions.
The lyrics "On the back foot I see that look again" suggest that despite the person's relentless drive, they are aware that their behavior can be overwhelming and intimidating to others. However, they seem unable or unwilling to change their ways, as they sing "It's automatic, I just can't help it."
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of being overly driven and self-centered, as it can lead to a disconnect from those around you and a disregard for the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I push so hard, they hardly push back
I am driven to succeed and encounter little resistance.
Instinct has led me to a man trap
My gut drives me to dangerous and precarious situations.
Divorce my conscience to be undone
I ignore my moral compass for the sake of success.
Throw down my ladder so you can get up
I give up my own opportunities for others to succeed.
It's automatic
I can't control my own ambition and drive.
I just can't help it
Success is a compulsion for me, I can't resist it.
Part dopey dog and one part steam train
I have a mix of sloth and high energy within me.
On the back foot I see that look again
When I'm at a disadvantage, I see that same expression of defeat.
You say, alright
Others may disagree with me, but I am relentless.
I'll tell you what to do
I take charge and dictate direction for others.
I'll do the work for you
I step in and take on the workload of others.
It's automatic, yeah, yeah, yeah
My drive and compulsion is constantly present and unyielding.
I just can't help this place I'm in
I acknowledge that I'm trapped in this cycle of ambition and success, unable to break free.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY JAMES HENWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Joel-bh5xd
I couldn't find it on Spotify, thanks for the upload!
@Carlosocc95
Tendrás algún link para descargar el álbum completo? Saludos!
@corneliussmithington
Карлос осселли enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yOulFsU5FWrmAx6RT6t53gYNQc4skcGV
@Carlosocc95
@@corneliussmithington Thanks!!! it's almost impossible find this music in my region.
@corneliussmithington
Карлос осселли right on. This is a rip from the cd. I’m not sure if it’s on any streaming sites.
@Carlosocc95
@@corneliussmithington I don't know, but I think this band was recently unlocked in my country because I knew a guy who tried to upload many times this song here and his videos was always blocked. :(
@gibsonfreak4936
Project Gotham Racing 2 anyone?