gWem and Counter Reset hail from London, England where they are Kings of th… Read Full Bio ↴gWem and Counter Reset hail from London, England where they are Kings of the Chip-scene if you want to call it that. gwEm who has written the very popular maXYmiser tracker for the Atari which is used as a backing to his flying V guitar and Counter Reset's Drums while they share vocal duties. While having a background in the demoscene as a duo they throw in influence from as far and wide as Judas Priest where they get there rocker mentality and The Blackout Crew whome inspired them to start putting a donk in to their tracks.

The Man-Machine
gwEm and Counter Reset Lyrics

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Man Machine, pseudo human being
Man Machine, super human being

[Repeats]
The man machine, machine

Overall Meaning

The song "The Man-Machine" by gwEm and Counter Reset is a powerful tribute to the man-machine, a concept of merging machines and human beings into one entity to create superhuman abilities. The lyrics "man machine, pseudo human being" speaks to the idea of machines that are designed to mimic human thought and behavior but are not quite there yet. The next line "man machine, super-human being" speaks to the transformative potential of these machines, their ability to enhance human abilities and make us even more capable than we already are.

The repetition of "man machine, machine" emphasizes the merging of these two entities, and the song sends a message about the potential of man-machine technology. The lyrics suggest that as we continue to develop technology, we will be able to create superhuman cyborgs that will be able to push the limits of human ability. This fusion of man and machine will create a new class of beings that are capable of doing things that previously seemed impossible.

Overall, "The Man-Machine" is a powerful song that celebrates the union of man and machine and the incredible potential of this relationship. As technology continues to evolve, we will be able to create even more advanced machines that will continue to redefine what it means to be human.

Line by Line Meaning

Man Machine, pseudo human being
The combination of man and machine creates a creature that resembles a human, but is not truly human.

Man Machine, super human being
The merged being of man and machine becomes a superior being than what humans can be alone.

[Repeats]
The chorus repeats the title and key concept of the song.

The man machine, machine
Reinforces the concept of the previous lines, stating that the man machine is a combination of man and machine and this combination is the focus of the song.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RALF HUETTER, KARL BARTOS

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Comments from YouTube:

@tobiasboon46

14y↑2

Best cover from whole album? Also thumbs up for adding DNB to make this even better.

@nannosguru

12y↑1

this version kicks kraftwerk's arse... cmon gwem keep up the good work!! thanks for sharing!! oh and toast on toasted bread on grilled cheese n bread, bread on toast! nuttin like smoked bacon =]