Epic
The Automatic Lyrics


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Can you feel it, see it, hear it today?
If you can't, then it doesn't matter anyway
And you will never understand it, 'cause it happens too fast
And it feels so good, it's like walking on glass
It's so cool, it's so hip, it's alright
It's so groovy, it's outta sight
You can touch it, smell it, taste it, so sweet
But it makes no difference 'cause it knocks you off your feet

You want it all, but you can't have it
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

It's cryin', bleedin', lyin' on the floor
So you lay down on it and you do it some more
You've got to share it, so you dare it
Then you bare it and you tear it

You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face but you can't grab it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

It's alive, afraid, a lie, a sin
It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win
It's dark, it's moist, it's a bitter pain
It's sad, it happened, and it's a shame

You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face, but you can't grab it

What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?

(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
Let's go

You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face, but you can't grab it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
You want it all, but you can't have it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's in your face, but you can't grab it (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it
What is it?
It's it




(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Automatic’s song “Epic” are intentionally abstract and open to interpretation. The song begins by highlighting the intensity and fleeting nature of the experience being referred to, suggesting that it is something that can only be appreciated in the moment. The “it” being referred to is never fully explained, but it is clear that it is something that is highly sought after, yet difficult to obtain. The chorus seems to emphasize the frustration of not being able to possess “it,” suggesting that the experience is elusive and unattainable.


Throughout the song, the lyrics use a variety of sensory language to evoke the experience being described. The descriptors used range from positive (“cool,” “hip,” “groovy,” “sweet”) to negative (“crying,” “lying,” “dark,” “sad,” “bitter,” “shame”). This contrast accentuates the complexity of the experience being described, suggesting that it is not entirely good or bad, but rather a mix of the two. The repeated questioning of “What is it?” throughout the song further contributes to this sense of elusiveness and abstraction.


In conclusion, the lyrics to The Automatic’s “Epic” are intentionally vague and open-ended, allowing the listener to interpret them in their own way. They suggest that the experience being described is intense and fleeting, difficult to possess yet impossible to forget.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you feel it, see it, hear it today?
Do you sense the elusive something that's happening right now?


If you can't, then it doesn't matter anyway
If you fail to perceive it, it's irrelevant.


And you will never understand it, 'cause it happens too fast
You won't comprehend it, because it's fleeting.


And it feels so good, it's like walking on glass
It's thrilling, as if you're treading on dangerous ground.


It's so cool, it's so hip, it's alright
It's trendy and acceptable.


It's so groovy, it's outta sight
It's so good, it's beyond words.


You can touch it, smell it, taste it, so sweet
You can experience it through your senses, and it's delightful.


But it makes no difference 'cause it knocks you off your feet
However, it's so powerful that it can floor you no matter what you do.


You want it all, but you can't have it
You crave it, but it's unattainable.


(Yeah, yeah, yeah)


It's cryin', bleedin', lyin' on the floor
It's emotional and vulnerable.


So you lay down on it and you do it some more
You willingly subject yourself to its captivating, addictive power.


You've got to share it, so you dare it
You need to involve others in experiencing it, so you take a risk.


Then you bare it and you tear it
You expose it completely and destroy it in the process.


It's in your face but you can't grab it
It's palpable, but not tangible.


It's alive, afraid, a lie, a sin
It has a life of its own, but it's also immoral and dishonest.


It's magic, it's tragic, it's a loss, it's a win
It's extraordinary and devastating, it can bring both loss and victory.


It's dark, it's moist, it's a bitter pain
It's unpleasant and painful to experience.


It's sad, it happened, and it's a shame
It's unfortunate and regrettable.


What is it?
What is this enigmatic something?


It's it
It's just that.


Let's go
Let's experience and embrace it.




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Feed Me Media

Why? Didn't need to cover this.

Stupendous Horrendous

Proud to dislike. Awful cover of a great song. The original deserves justice.

Alex Fields

Yeah thats garbage.

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