Time Machine
professor and the madman Lyrics

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Gotta throw my cell phone out

Gotta put my laptop down

Cannot read another word

I'm living in crazy town

I'm gonna take the next train out

Looking for some solitude

Head in to my laboratory

Lock away the world outside

Cause I must save my day

I'm thinking to myself: Man there's gotta be a better way!

No family to leave behind

Have no girl to kiss goodbye

Feeling adventurous

Starting a brand new life

I gotta get materials

Gotta put the orders in

Everything must be precise

Brush up on my engineering

Chorus:

Cause I must save the day

And I know that there must be a better way

I can clearly see the signs

So I'm gonna build a time machine

Ooooooohh-

Time machine

Oooooohhh-

In a little while, anyway

I'll be back before you can say ---

(Doo doos)

Cause I must save the day

And I know that there must be a better way

Not gonna make a big scene

Just gonna build a time machine

Ooooooohh-

Time machine

Oooooohhh-

In a little while, anyway

I'll be back before you can say ---

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Machines" by Professor and the Madman capture the desire to escape from the overwhelming chaos of modern life. The singer expresses a need to disconnect from the technology and information overload that surrounds them. They feel trapped in a state of constant stimulation and decide to abandon their cell phone and laptop to find some peace. The lyrics emphasize the overwhelming nature of their reality by describing it as "crazy town."

Seeking solitude, the singer plans to retreat to their laboratory, a metaphorical space where they can shut out the outside world. This desire for isolation stems from a belief that they need to "save the day" and find a better way of living. Although the singer initially talks about leaving behind their family and romantic relationships, it's not necessarily a reflection of dissatisfaction with those aspects of their life, but rather their determination to embark on a new adventure and start afresh.

As the song progresses, the singer shifts their focus to building a time machine. They see building this device as a means to escape their current reality and find a better way of living. The chorus reinforces their determination to save the day and find a solution, with the repetition of the phrase "there must be a better way." The song leaves the listener with a sense of anticipation and excitement about the possibilities that lie ahead with the creation of a time machine.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta throw my cell phone out
I need to get rid of my cell phone

Gotta put my laptop down
I must stop using my laptop

Cannot read another word
I am unable to continue reading

I'm living in crazy town
I feel like I'm in a chaotic and overwhelming situation

I'm gonna take the next train out
I plan on leaving soon

Looking for some solitude
I am seeking peace and isolation

Head in to my laboratory
I am going to my workspace

Lock away the world outside
I want to escape from the outside world

Cause I must save my day
I have a responsibility to rescue my situation

I'm thinking to myself: Man there's gotta be a better way!
I am considering the existence of a more effective solution

No family to leave behind
I do not have any relatives to say goodbye to

Have no girl to kiss goodbye
I do not have a girlfriend to bid farewell to

Feeling adventurous
I am experiencing a sense of excitement and willingness to take risks

Starting a brand new life
I am embarking on a fresh and different journey

I gotta get materials
I need to acquire necessary supplies

Gotta put the orders in
I must place my orders

Everything must be precise
Every detail needs to be exact and accurate

Brush up on my engineering
I need to refresh my knowledge and skills in engineering

Cause I must save the day
It is essential for me to rescue the situation

And I know that there must be a better way
I am confident that a more effective solution exists

I can clearly see the signs
I have a clear understanding of the indications

So I'm gonna build a time machine
Therefore, I am going to construct a device to travel through time

Time machine
Device for time travel

In a little while, anyway
In a short amount of time, regardless

I'll be back before you can say ---
I will return very quickly

(Doo doos)
Musical interlude

Not gonna make a big scene
I will avoid causing a dramatic spectacle

Just gonna build a time machine
I will simply construct a device for time travel

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PASCAL LEMAIRE, MARC CERRONE, SAMUEL JOHN GRAY

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