The group is composed of Moretti and Ian Devaney (vocalist of Nation of Language), Delicate Steve, Chris Egan, Martin Bonventre, and Erin Victoria Axtel. The group has also collaborated with architect Joseph Vescio and actor/director Justin Bartha in the past.[19]
Machinegum released their debut album Conduit in December 2019.[19] Released on Frenchkiss Records, the group later signed to the record label in February 2020.
E.T.C
machinegum Lyrics
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to show you what I'm capable of
I'm bleeding from my head to my cuff staring won't soak the blood
is this enough
to show you that I love you my dove convince you that I'm interesting but I don't know when enough is enough The safe word's always a bluff
Time
casts your shadow
with mine
I'll follow in line
rain empty the heavens rain empty the coffers
say say say say say say this isn't over
I'll get my nurse to turn me over and over when I can see in the dark
something ain't right
is this enough
to show you what I'm capable of
I'm bleeding from my head to my cuff
say something dirty and snap out of it love The safe word's always enough
Time
casts your shadow
in mine
dead or alive
I'll follow in line
rain empty the heavens
rain empty the coffers
The lyrics of machinegum's song "Etc" convey a sense of desperation and a desire for validation and recognition. The opening lines, "is this enough, to show you what I'm capable of," express a longing to prove oneself and gain acceptance. The mention of bleeding from the head to the cuff suggests a physical or emotional wound that has not been acknowledged or healed. The singer is pleading for attention, asking if their actions and efforts are sufficient to demonstrate love and interest.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of boundaries and the difficulty in knowing when "enough is enough." The line "The safe word's always a bluff" implies a lack of clear communication and an inability to establish parameters in a relationship. It suggests that the singer may be willingly enduring suffering or discomfort for the sake of maintaining a connection.
The repetition of the line "Time casts your shadow with mine" indicates a sense of shared experiences and the influence of time on relationships. The mention of following in line, whether dead or alive, suggests a willingness to continue despite the challenges or hardships faced. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of emptiness and depletion, both in the physical and emotional sense, as rain is mentioned emptying the heavens and coffers.
Overall, "Etc" portrays a yearning for validation, a struggle with boundaries, and a willingness to endure in a relationship despite difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
is this enough to show you what I'm capable of
Am I demonstrating my abilities adequately to you? Are my actions sufficient to prove my capabilities?
I'm bleeding from my head to my cuff staring won't soak the blood
I am wounded both physically (from my head) and emotionally (to my cuff), and simply observing won't alleviate the pain or solve the underlying issues.
is this enough to show you that I love you my dove
Are my efforts adequate to display my affection towards you, my dear? Am I expressing my love adequately?
convince you that I'm interesting but I don't know when enough is enough
Trying to persuade you that I am fascinating, yet I struggle to determine the point at which it becomes excessive or overwhelming.
The safe word's always a bluff
The chosen word to signal safety or boundaries is never sincere or genuine.
Time casts your shadow with mine
The passing of time brings us closer together, intertwining our lives and merging our individual shadows.
dead or alive I'll follow in line
Whether in life or death, I will faithfully follow and comply without deviation.
rain empty the heavens rain empty the coffers
Let the heavens shower down, depleting the celestial treasures, and let the wealth flow freely, emptying the repositories.
say say say say say say this isn't over
Repeatedly proclaiming that this situation or relationship is not yet concluded or resolved.
I'll get my nurse to turn me over and over when I can see in the dark
I will seek assistance from someone who cares for me to rotate me repetitively, only when I am able to perceive and understand the obscured or hidden aspects.
something ain't right
There is an undeniable feeling that something is amiss or incorrect.
say something dirty and snap out of it love The safe word's always enough
Utter something provocative to jolt out of the current state, my dear. The designated word to ensure safety and boundaries will always be sufficient.
rain empty the heavens rain empty the coffers
Let the heavens shower down, depleting the celestial treasures, and let the wealth flow freely, emptying the repositories.
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Written by: Fabrizio Moretti
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