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.
Voyeur
The M Machine Lyrics
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I follow you wherever you're going
I promise you love
You'll never be alone
I can tell you're dreaming
Are you dreaming of me
You forgot this kiss
I hope you left it behind on purpose
Carry on
When you're dreaming
Carry on
I'll be watching you
Carry on
It's almost time to wake up girl
Now open your eyes
Don't cry my love
You're eyes stay dry like mine
Wrapped up in fire
The world belongs to us tonight
And i can tell you're dreaming
Are you dreaming of me
You forgot this kiss love
I hope you left it behind on purpose
Carry on
When you're dreaming
Carry on
I'll be watching you
Carry on
It's almost time to wake up girl
Now open your eyes
Are you dreaming
Are you dreaming now
Are you dreaming
Are you dreaming of me
Carry on
When you're dreaming
Carry on
I'll be watching you
Carry on
It's almost time to wake up girl
Now open your eyes
The lyrics to The M Machine's song "Voyeur" appear to describe a dream-like state where the singer is following a girl and watching over her. The opening lines, "Don't worry girl, I follow you wherever you're going, I promise you love, you'll never be alone" suggest a protective and caring tone. The lyrics continue with references to the girl dreaming, with the singer asking if she is dreaming of him and telling her to carry on while he watches over her. The chorus repeats the lines "Carry on, when you're dreaming, carry on, I'll be watching you, carry on, it's almost time to wake up girl, now open your eyes."
The song has a romantic and perhaps slightly eerie quality to it, as the singer seems to know the girl's thoughts and follows her even within her dreams. The lyrics also suggest a sense of possession, with the singer stating that "the world belongs to us tonight" and that the girl's dreams involve him. Overall, "Voyeur" could be interpreted as a song about love, protection and possessiveness, set within a dreamy and mystical context.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry girl
I want you to know that I am with you and will always be by your side, so don't worry about anything.
I follow you wherever you're going
I am dedicated to being with you and supporting you in every step of your journey.
I promise you love
I am committed to loving and caring for you, no matter what happens.
You'll never be alone
I will always be there for you, even when you feel like you are alone.
I can tell you're dreaming
I can sense that you are lost in deep thought and imagination.
Are you dreaming of me
I wonder if you are thinking about me in your dreams and if I exist in your subconsciousness.
You forgot this kiss
You may have forgotten to give me a kiss, but I hope you did so intentionally.
I hope you left it behind on purpose
I hope you intentionally left the kiss behind as a sign of your love and affection for me.
Carry on
Keep moving forward in your life, no matter what obstacles you face.
When you're dreaming
During those moments when you are lost in deep thought and imagination.
I'll be watching you
I will always be observing and looking out for you, even when you are not aware of it.
It's almost time to wake up girl
Soon it will be time for you to come back to reality and face the challenges of the day.
Now open your eyes
Wake up and face the world with a renewed spirit and energy.
Don't cry my love
I don't want you to be sad, my love.
Your eyes stay dry like mine
We are both strong and resilient individuals who can keep our emotions in check when needed.
Wrapped up in fire
We are consumed by a passionate and intense love that burns within us.
The world belongs to us tonight
We are in control of our destiny and can conquer anything together.
Are you dreaming now
Are you still lost in thought and imagination?
Are you dreaming of me
Are you still thinking about me in your dreams?
Writer(s): ERIC LUTTRELL, BENJAMIN SWARDLICK
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.