Machine
Imagine Dragons
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All my life I've been sittin' at the table Watchin' them kids, they're living in a fable Looks, luck, money and never left a'wishin' But now it's 'bout time to raise up and petition All my life I've been sittin' at the table Watching them kids, they're living in a fable Looks, luck, money and never left a'wishin' Now it's 'bout time to stand up and petition 'Cause I've been wondering When you gonna see I'm not for sale I've been questioning When you gonna see I'm not a part of your machine Not a part of your machine I'm not scared of what you're gonna tell me No, I'm not scared of the beast in the belly Fill my cup with endless ambition And paint this town with my very own vision I'm not scared of what you're gonna tell me And I'm not scared of the beast in the belly Fill my cup with endless ambition And paint this town with my very own vision 'Cause I've been wondering When you gonna see I'm not for sale I've been questioning When you gonna see I'm not a part of your machine Not a part of your machine I am the machine I am the machine 'Cause I've been wondering When you gonna see I'm not for sale I've been questioning When you gonna see I'm not a part of your machine Not a part of your machine 'Cause I've been wondering When you gonna see I'm not for sale I've been questioning When you gonna see I'm not a part of your machine Not a part of your machine I am the machine
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Written by: Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Release Information"Machine" was released on October 31, 2018 by American rock band Imagine Dragons.
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Album DetailsThe song belongs to the band's fourth studio album named "Origins".
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Charts PerformanceAlthough it did not reach the top list on Billboard Hot 100, "Machine" managed to peak at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
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Song Theme"Machine" is seen as an anthem of defiance and revolution, promoting personal freedom and fighting against any form of control or oppression.
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Song CompositionJust like many other Imagine Dragons songs, "Machine" incorporates a blend of rock, pop and electronic music elements.
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Public ReceptionIt received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, many praised it for its rebellious and uplifting theme, while some expressed a desire to hear more musical risk-taking from the band.
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Band Member's InsightsLead vocalist Dan Reynolds described "Machine" as one of the songs he feels most connected to.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics "All my life been sitting at the table/
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