Mechanical Menagerie
The Cog Is Dead Lyrics


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There's a place
You've got to go
It's better than
A West End show
A brilliant man
Has built machines
More wonderful
Than you could dream

Amazing robots on display
In London town this saturday
The Mechanical Menagerie
So step right up and see

Look at all the animals
A robot lover's fantasy come true
Every one's mechanical
In this splendid automated zoo

Wondrous sights
Will fill your eyes
A clockwork crow
That really flies
And metal monkeys
That climb trees
See tick-tock tigers
And bionic bees

Wind-up wombats walk the ground
Astounding works are all around
The Mechanical Menagerie
Is quite the place to be

Look at all the animals
A robot lover's fantasy come true
Every one's mechanical
In this splendid automated zoo

"Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and behold, the most amazing animatronic creatures ever created! From the steam-powered swan to the gear-filled gorilla, this is truly a sight to see! You don't want to miss it!"

Look at all the animals
A robot lover's fantasy come true
Every one's mechanical
In this splendid automated zoo
Bring the wife and kids along
Creatures truly marvelous to see




Something here for everyone
At the new mechanical menagerie

Overall Meaning

The Cog Is Dead's song "Mechanical Menagerie" is a catchy, upbeat tune that celebrates the wonders of a mechanical zoo or carnival. In the first verse, the listener is invited to attend an event that is even more exciting than a West End show. The singer explains that a brilliant inventor has created machines that are beyond the wildest dreams of the average person. The chorus encourages people to come and see the Mechanical Menagerie, where they can feast their eyes on robotic animals that seem almost alive.


The second verse offers some specific examples of the machines on display at the menagerie. A clockwork crow that actually flies, metal monkeys that climb trees, and tick-tock tigers and bionic bees are just a few of the wonders visitors can expect to see. The third verse features a carnival barker inviting people to step right up and witness the amazing animatronic creatures. The final chorus reiterates the invitation to bring one's family to the Mechanical Menagerie, which has something for everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place
There exists a certain location


You've got to go
You really ought to visit it


It's better than
It surpasses in greatness


A West End show
Any theatrical performance in the West End of London


A brilliant man
A very clever person


Has built machines
He constructed automated devices


More wonderful
Far more marvelous


Than you could dream
Beyond what you could possibly imagine


Amazing robots on display
On exhibit are robots that are truly incredible


In London town this saturday
Specifically, in the city of London on the upcoming Saturday


The Mechanical Menagerie
The collection of mechanical animals


So step right up and see
Please come closer and observe


Look at all the animals
Observe every one of the animals


A robot lover's fantasy come true
For people who adore robots, this is an ideal scenario


Every one's mechanical
All of them are constructed of or relating to machinery


In this splendid automated zoo
Within this magnificent adjust of automated creatures


Wondrous sights
Spectacular displays


Will fill your eyes
They will be visually captivating


A clockwork crow
A mechanical bird powered by a wound-up spring


That really flies
It has the capability of flying


And metal monkeys
Alongside it are mechanical primates


That climb trees
With the ability to scale trees


See tick-tock tigers
Also featured are mechanized big cats


And bionic bees
Robotic bees are present as well


Wind-up wombats walk the ground
Mechanically charged wombats amble throughout the area


Astounding works are all around
Amazing feats of engineering can be seen in every direction


Is quite the place to be
It is such an impressive location


Bring the wife and kids along
Be sure to include your spouse and offspring


Creatures truly marvelous to see
These automated animals are genuinely awe-inspiring to witness


Something here for everyone
There's truly something for every individual


At the new mechanical menagerie
The recently established collection of mechanical creatures


"Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and behold, the most amazing animatronic creatures ever created! From the steam-powered swan to the gear-filled gorilla, this is truly a sight to see! You don't want to miss it!"
A call to attention and invitation to bear witness to the extraordinary creations




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