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.
Walking Habits
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old bank receipts instead of love and devotion
I'll keep a case unpacked and drink my tears away
now I'm a slave to all our outdated habits
program or deprogram listening to sabbath
I'll force myself to walk just to change my pace
anyway
I'm alone when I'm around you anyway
all of the secrets of a life we'll never know gonna walk myself along
and all the habits of a life we'll never know gonna walk my street alone
speed through this prism
musing through time
I hang in the balance of my biggest lie I'm thirsting for more
sounding my youth again
anyway
I'm alone when I'm around you anyway
anyway, you're walking away
all of the secrets of a life we'll never know gonna walk myself along
and all the habits of a life we'll never know gonna walk my street alone
I'd rather keep you in my heart than in my debt
too much love to just forget
gonna walk away and look ourselves up in ten years
The lyrics of "Walking Habits" by machinegum explore the end of a relationship and the aftermath of its dissolution. The singer expresses disbelief that their time together has come to an end, symbolized by the mention of old bank receipts replacing love and devotion. They find solace in alcohol, using it as a means to drown their sorrows. The line "I'm a slave to all our outdated habits" suggests that they are stuck in repetitive patterns that remind them of their past relationship.
The mention of "program or deprogram listening to Sabbath" could mean that the singer is trying to distract themselves from their emotions by either immersing themselves in routine activities or seeking an escape through music. They force themselves to walk, perhaps to change their routine and find a new pace in life.
The lyrics also touch upon the feeling of being alone even when in the presence of the person they used to be close to. The phrase "I'm alone when I'm around you anyway" conveys a sense of emotional distance and disconnect. The chorus repeats the idea of secrets and habits of a life they will never know, emphasizing that they are now walking alone and will have to navigate life without the shared experiences they once had.
Overall, "Walking Habits" portrays the struggle of accepting the end of a relationship and the need to move forward, even though it may feel lonely and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe our time is actually over
I am unable to comprehend that our relationship has come to an end
old bank receipts instead of love and devotion
Memories of financial transactions have replaced the emotions of love and dedication
I'll keep a case unpacked and drink my tears away
I will leave a suitcase untouched and drown my sorrows in alcohol
now I'm a slave to all our outdated habits
Currently, I am trapped in the routine of our obsolete behaviors
program or deprogram listening to sabbath
Attempting to change my mindset by listening to music, specifically Sabbath
I'll force myself to walk just to change my pace
I will push myself to walk in order to alter my rhythm
anyway
Regardless
I'm alone when I'm around you anyway
Even in your presence, I feel isolated
anyway, you're walking away
Nevertheless, you are departing
all of the secrets of a life we'll never know gonna walk myself along
I will continue my journey, accepting that there are countless mysteries about your life that I will never uncover
and all the habits of a life we'll never know gonna walk my street alone
I will navigate the streets alone, embracing the fact that I will never fully understand the routines you once had
speed through this prism
Rapidly move through this distorted perspective
musing through time
Reflecting while traversing the passage of time
I hang in the balance of my biggest lie I'm thirsting for more
I find myself caught in the uncertainty of my significant falsehood, yearning for something greater
sounding my youth again
Echoing my younger self
I'd rather keep you in my heart than in my debt
I prefer to hold onto the memory of you rather than owing you anything
too much love to just forget
There is an abundance of affection that cannot be easily erased from my mind
gonna walk away and look ourselves up in ten years
I will depart and revisit our current selves in a decade
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Written by: Fabrizio Moretti
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