Machine
Youngstown Lyrics

I'm not a machine...
The singer asserts their human autonomy and refuses to be treated like a machine.

Tell me can I live my life
The singer requests permission to live life on their own terms.

Doing what I feel is right
The singer prefers to follow their own moral compass rather than conform to outside expectations.

I don't need you to hold my hand
The artist is self-sufficient and doesn't desire assistance or direction from others.

The last time I checked I was a grown man
The artist reminds others that they are an adult who doesn't need to be monitored or controlled.

I got my own opinion and I know what's best for me
The singer trusts their intuition and rejects others' attempts to sway their beliefs or decisions.

I do what I want when I want and that's how it's gotta be
The singer advocates for personal freedom and autonomy in decision-making

I'm not a machine no you can't control me
The artist affirms their individuality and opposes attempts by others to exert control or influence over their actions or decisions.

Don't just think you can turn me on and off as you please
The artist rejects being treated like a machine that can be turned off or manipulated at someone else's convenience.

I'm not a machine you're making me overheat
The artist feels overwhelmed and stressed from being over-controlled, and resents it.

Love me for who I am not who you want me to be
The singer desires acceptance and appreciation for their authentic self and individuality, rather than for any image or perfection others seek to impose on them.

Tell me can I do my thing
The artist again asks for permission to fully assert their autonomy and pursue their own interests and agenda.

Without you calling my name
The singer seeks a level of independence and freedom from constant scrutiny or critical attention from others.

Asking me where I'm going, where I've been
The singer feels suffocated by questioning and excessive curiosity from others regarding their movements and private life.

When I'm leaving, why I came
The singer resents being interrogated about their intentions or reasons behind their choices and actions.

Can't chose my own clothes go where I want to go
The artist feels limited and unduly restricted in their self-expression and movement by the dominating influence of someone else's preferences or choices.

I'm not a toy for you to command I'm not under your control
The artist resents being treated like an object or a pet, whose behavior and actions can be fully directed and controlled by others.

Girl why can't we just live equally oh girl it would be so nice
The singer wishes to have an equal, fair and respectful relationship with the other party, where their own autonomy and dignity is fully recognized and upheld.

Instead of you giving an attitude and trying to run my life
The singer resents the other party's negative attitudes and controlling behavior that undermines their autonomy and individuality.