Transcending genre, the group effortlessly bounds between hard-hitting dance tracks and thoughtful, indie-styled vocal songs, tying it all together with a distinctly cinematic presentation. The group also designed, built, and performs its own live visuals in the form of a massive LED version of their iconic "M". It is this eclectic and all-encompassing approach towards their craft that has distinguished The M Machine as something very unique in the world of electronic music.
The group achieved initial viral success with a teaser video for their two-part album Metropolis. The group's debut EP, Metropolis Pt. I, was released in April 2012 on Skrillex's OWSLA label. Inspired by Fritz Lang's seminal 1927 film Metropolis, the group created an entire mythology for the release, each song telling part of the story of the dystopian city of Metropolis. After an extensive run of official remixes for Bruno Mars, Passion Pit, Datsik/Kill The Noise, and Madeon, The M Machine returned to original production, elevating their craft to the rave reviews of their peers (read Skrillex, Porter Robinson, and Madeon). The second installment of their album, Metropolis Pt. II, released by OWSLA in February 2013, marked a new high water point in terms of the group's creativity and production. The Metropolis saga was completed with the release of Metropolis Remixed, a revamped retrospective of the previous two EPs that featured remixes from Kill The Noise, Digitalism, Robotaki, and more. Most recently the group remixed Dog Blood and Empire Of The Sun; both remixes were released to much fanfare.
The M Machine has performed at high-profile festivals including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas & NYC), Tomorrowland, Outside Lands, South by Southwest, Nocturnal Wonderland, Electric Forest, Electric Zoo, and Camp Bisco. Other highlights include a support slot for the entire "Language Tour" with Porter Robinson, and a support slot for Skrillex at Red Rocks in Denver. With support from many of the world's most notable DJs, including Tiesto, Skrillex, Porter Robinson, Madeon, Markus Schulz, Benny Benassi, Zane Lowe, and Pete Tong, The M Machine continue to carve themselves a distinct niche in the ever-changing landscape of electronic music.
Faces
The M Machine Lyrics
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And it's clear here that we're not alone
Faces that we've never seen before
And it feels like
Like we never left home
At least we tried to be honest about the light
So threatened by
Faces that we've never seen before
And it feels like
Like we never left home
So we found ourself in a new place
And it's clear here that we're not alone
Faces. that we've never seen before
And it feels like
Like we never left home
The M Machine's "Faces" is a song that explores the feeling of being in a new place surrounded by unfamiliar faces. The lyrics paint a picture of an environment where everything is different, but the sense of familiarity is still present. As the singer and their companions explore this new environment, they notice the faces of people they have never seen before, which instills a sense of wonder and excitement. However, they also feel threatened by these unknown faces, which suggests that they feel vulnerable in this strange, new place.
The phrase "At least we tried to be honest about the light" suggests that the singer and their companions are honest about the truth of their situation and the emotions they feel. Despite the fear and uncertainty they sense, there is still a sense of comfort that comes with being together in this new experience. The feeling of being at home is also present in the lyrics, which implies that home is not just about the physical place but also about the people we are with.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it speaks to the human experience of exploring new places while relying on the comfort of companionship. It also suggests that unfamiliarity, while exciting, can also lead to feelings of vulnerability and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
So we found ourself in a new place
We unexpectedly ended up in a different environment
And it's clear here that we're not alone
We realize that there are other people present
Faces that we've never seen before
We see unfamiliar individuals
And it feels like Like we never left home
The new setting reminds us of our past experiences
At least we tried to be honest about the light
We made an effort to be truthful about our intentions
And it seems we feel So threatened by
We feel intimidated by
Faces that we've never seen before
We perceive a sense of danger in the unknown individuals
And it feels like Like we never left home
Our fear is reminiscent of previous encounters
So we found ourself in a new place
We reiterate that we are in an unfamiliar location
And it's clear here that we're not alone
We acknowledge that there are others in this new environment
Faces that we've never seen before
We notice the presence of strange characters
And it feels like Like we never left home
The apprehension we feel reflects our prior experiences
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Coenen, Benjamin Maxwell Swardlick, Eric Thomas Luttrell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johanna Bishop
So we found ourselves in a new place
And it's clear here that we're not alone
Faces, that we've never seen before
And it feels like, like we never left home
At least we tried to be honest about the lies
And it seems we feel so threatened by
Faces, that we've never seen before
And it feels like, like we never left home
So we found ourselves in a new place
And it's clear here that we're not alone
Faces, that we've never seen before
And it feels like, like we never left home
BrumeNoire
A french youtuber used this song as an outro many years ago. To this day I'm still a big fan of the M Machine. What The Cut should be considered as a YouTube artifact just as this song should.
JeremyWayneOff
Merci Antoine Daniel d'avoir use cette musique et de nous avoir fait découvrir ce groupe de dingue :D
Daemonsoadfan
@JeremyWayneOff j'avais aussi découvert grâce à lui :D
JeremyWayneOff
@Daemonsoadfan Et c'est toujours dans mes playlist actuelles 😁
Daemonsoadfan
@JeremyWayneOff pareil :)
Piéric Ansquer
En effet, merci antoine
Liam Mayfair
This song makes me feel I'm being transported to an entirely different galaxy. I love this feeling.
Miss Zazia
Liam Mayfair Do you take drugs?
clément balay
feels like you never left home ;)
Randomstuff
Yeah I'm listening to this about 11 years now