The Cog is Dead is a steampunk band with music of various styles. Their in… Read Full Bio ↴The Cog is Dead is a steampunk band with music of various styles. Their influences range from rock and roll to ragtime to russian folk music and movie scores. The members all portray steampunk timetravelers from the year 1893. As a time traveling band they travel to various points of time spreading their message to save steam power and analog clockwork while playing their marvelous melodies for all to hear and enjoy. Along the way they have discovered several types of marvelous music which has helped to inspire their own.

"They say you can't please everybody... sounds like a challenge to me!"
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Steam Powered Stories
The Cog Is Dead Lyrics

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[[spoken:]] "And thus concludes another week's episode. But you may be wondering: Did the letter ever reach Michelle? Is this really the end of Thomas Livingston? Well, dear friends, to find out the answers to these questions, and many, many more, tune in next week for another astounding episode of 'Steam Powered Stories!'"

Stories run best on steam!

Overall Meaning

The Cog Is Dead's song Steam Powered Stories is a tribute to classic storytelling and radio dramas. The lyrics in this specific section are the outro to the song and serves as a cliffhanger for the next episode. The singer acknowledges the thrill of suspense and invites the listeners to tune in next week to find out the answers to their burning questions.

The song itself reflects on the importance of imagination and storytelling, highlighting the idea that storytelling is the fuel that powers our minds. Lyrics such as "The world needs wonder and woe, to breathe a little magic in our souls" and "We need these fairy tales and myths, to help us make it through this" emphasize how storytelling is a necessary escape from the harsh realities of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Stories run best on steam!
The most powerful and intriguing stories are those powered by the imagination, creativity, and innovation of individuals who harness the power of steam as a metaphor for the seemingly endless possibilities enabled by the human spirit.

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