Warhaus is moody and atmospheric like the work of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits and has the brooding romanticism of Serge Gainsbourg. Devoldere released three Warhaus albums to date: We Fucked a Flame into Being (2016), Warhaus (2017) and Ha Ha Heartbreak (2022).
Machinery
Warhaus Lyrics
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I don't claim to know why
I should change a thing
I don't claim to be sober
I don't claim to be right
I don't claim to be anything
Except yours to consume tonight
Congratulations
And now the machinery won't let you go
Congratulations
Divide yourself up to valium and ...
Divide yourself up to the sober and the drunk
Divide yourself up to the old and the new
Divide yourself up to beauty and the truth
And now the machinery won't let you go
Congratulations
And now the machinery won't let you go
Congratulations
And now the machinery won't let you go
Congratulations
And now the machinery won't let you go
Congratulations
The lyrics to Warhaus's song "Machinery" are a commentary on modern society and how people are consumed by machinery, both literally and figuratively. The first verse speaks to the idea of being consumed by someone or something, offering oneself up to consume without claiming to be anything in particular. The following verses broaden the theme to a more general sense of being consumed by society, as reflected in the lines "divide yourself up", which can be interpreted as society's need to categorize and compartmentalize individuals.
The chorus repeats the statement "the machinery won't let you go" with a tone of congratulation, as if acknowledging that being consumed by the machinery is something to strive for, or at least something that cannot be avoided. The line "the machinery won't let you go" can also be interpreted literally, as in the machinery controlling people's lives or actions to the point where they cannot escape.
Overall, the lyrics of "Machinery" reveal a commentary on the effects of modern society and how people are becoming increasingly consumed by technology and societal constructs, to the point where they are losing their individuality and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I offered before what i'm offering again
I am repeating the same offer I made earlier
I don't claim to know why
I am not stating that I know the reason
I should change a thing
I do not think I need to change anything
I don't claim to be sober
I am not saying that I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs
I don't claim to be right
I am not asserting that I am correct
I don't claim to be anything
I am not claiming any specific identity or attribute
Except yours to consume tonight
I am submitting myself to you for your pleasure tonight
And now the machinery won't let you go
The system or structure that controls you is not allowing you to leave
Congratulations
This is meant to be sarcastic or ironic, as being trapped is not actually cause for celebration
Divide yourself up to valium and ...
I am suggesting that you separate yourself into different parts based on things like taking sedatives
Divide yourself up to the sober and the drunk
I am suggesting that you divide yourself into different parts based on sobriety
Divide yourself up to the old and the new
I am suggesting that you divide yourself into different parts based on ages or periods of your life
Divide yourself up to beauty and the truth
I am suggesting that you divide yourself into different parts based on qualities like physical attractiveness and honesty
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bercemercin2128
This is how my soul sounds like.
@professormariarty
I like your soul
@resatozz1505
o zaman benziyoruz
@pattycake00
We might be soulmates but my soul doesn’t give a sh!t. 😉
@mertkorkmaz4923
@@resatozz1505 yeah adamım
@resatozz1505
@@mertkorkmaz4923 yeah abi nejat işler tipi amcılık falan
@Dunja0712
I can compare you to many artists I love: Leonard Cohen, Stuart Staples, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Gilbert Becaud... It's simply because there have been SO MANY great musicians in this world so far.
But I can never mistake you for any of them, and that's a great thing. It's what makes you YOU. :)
I don't often buy full albums online, but I bought yours. I love it so much.
@wolf-marcushaupt8300
you forget the tindersticks
@krisbrasseur2659
This man kept me going in the hardest of times I've had these months
@gamzedogan6315
ses tonuna kurban oldugum