The Veldt
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Happy life with the machines scattered around the room
Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology
Outside the lions roam, feeding on remains
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made
The world that the children made

Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family
Is it real or is it a dream, can you believe the machines
Outside, the beating sun, can you hear the screams
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made

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The world that the children made
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The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song "Happy life with the machines scattered around the room" sets the tone for the entire song, which is an exploration of the relationship between humans and technology. The machines provide comfort and happiness to the singer, who seems to be living in a digitally constructed world. The line "Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology" highlights the idea that the machines are not just a product of human inventiveness, but are designed specifically to make people happy.


The contrast between the digital world and the outside world is also highlighted in the song. While the singer is happy and content in the world that the machines have created, outside there are lions roaming and feeding on remains. This could be a metaphor for the decay and destruction that can occur in the real world, while the digital world remains a source of comfort and safety.


The repeated phrase "The world that the children made" suggests that the digital world is not just for adults, but has been created by children. The line "Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family" reinforces the idea that the digital world is like a family - something that provides comfort and a sense of belonging.


Overall, "The Veldt" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between humans and technology. It suggests that while technology can provide comfort and happiness, there may be a danger in becoming too reliant on it.


Line by Line Meaning

Happy life with the machines scattered around the room
A joyful existence with artificial beings everywhere


Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology
Expressing satisfaction with the creations of machines


Outside the lions roam, feeding on remains
Wild creatures wander around seeking prey


We'll never leave, look at us now
Refusal to leave the current comfortable situation


So in love with the way we are, here
Deep affection for the current state of being


The world that the children made
Describing the world created by youthful imagination


Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family
Artificial beings provide comfort every night


Is it real or is it a dream, can you believe the machines
Questioning the nature of reality and artificial beings


Outside, the beating sun, can you hear the screams
The bright sun and surrounding chaos


Here
Emphasizing the present experience


The world that the children made, here
The imaginative world created by the next generation


The world that the children made, here
The imaginative world created by the next generation


The world that the children made
The imaginative world created by the next generation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joel Thomas Zimmerman, Christopher James Gutierrez

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jasertio

Happy life with the machines scattered around the room
Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology
Outside the lions roam, feeding on remains
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made
The world that the children made

Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family
Is it real or is it a dream, can you believe the machines
Outside, the beating sun, can you hear the screams
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here

The world that the children made
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made

Here
The world that the children made
Here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made



@mariochamorro1969

Lyrics
Happy life with the machines,
Scattered around the room
Look what they made, they made it for me
Happy Technology
Outside the lions room, feeding on remains
We'll never leave, look at us now
so in love with the way we are, here
The world of the children made
The world of the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made
Every night they rock us to sleep,
digital family
is it real, or is it a dream,
can you believe in machines
outside the beating sun, can you hear the screams
We'll never leave, look at us now
so in love with the way we are, here
The world that the children made
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world made the children made
Happy life with the machines,
Scattered around the room
Look what they made, they made it for me
Happy Technology
Outside the lions room, feeding on remains
We'll never leave, look at us now
so in love with the way we are, here
The world that the children made
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made

taken from Congrats Nova post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWE0_9kjqJo



@watchMy87

Lyrics:
Happy life with the machines scattered around the room
Look what they made, they made it for me happy, technology
Outside the lions roam, feeding on remains
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here
The world that the children made
The world that the children made
Every night they rock us to sleep, digital family
Is it real or is it a dream, can you believe the machines
Outside, the beating sun, can you hear the screams
We'll never leave, look at us now
So in love with the way we are, here
The world that the children made
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made
Here
The world that the children made
Here
The world that the children made, here
The world that the children made



All comments from YouTube:

@Harniman120798

I heard 30 seconds of this song when I was 12, and my Ma spent 2 hours finding it for me... rest in peace Ma, we all miss you and your endless kindness ❤️

@predatorpool2986

Even my ma passed last year
They're always a part of us brother
As long as we breathe...
Stay strong

@Harniman120798

@Predator Pool29 I'm really sorry to hear that my Brother, they're gone from this world but they haven't gone far <3

@Harniman120798

@P Mc I would heart this comment if I could! You're absolutely right though, it's just nice to reminisce about the old days!

@szczepanpogromca4044

Damn Im on one of these 4am nostalgia runs and your comment just made me burst out crying. We love you ma and we will make you proud of us!

@_INUIT

😢😢😢

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@nairb2

This song is perfect for those late night drives down the highway, when there’s nobody else around, and you just reflect on the beauty of life

@egg750

brian fidel I’m with you on that , but I don’t have a car , still reflect on stuff . The break down is angelic

@teboxi

Gotta love those therapeutic night drives.

@dairekelly3421

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