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Helpless Automaton

Men at Work

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Helpless Automaton

I stay in my room,

All alone in the gloom,

What need I of light

Machines they can see in the night,

And I feel no pain

Metal heart and a metal brain,

But something is wrong

'cause I still feel that signal coming in so

I stand at your door,

I guess I'll wait a moment more

Your hall light comes on

And now my turn to fire upon

But I wheel away

Defer my plight, for another day

To dream of your face

But a video scren takes its place

Hey, oh it's true

I'm a helpless automaton, Make an ultimatum to you

Hey, it's true

Machin'ry in my pocket, I've even got a docket from you

I went to the man, I told him a robot is what I am,

But he just smiled, said I was a fractious child

Distrusted not Rusted That's why I feel so disgusted

But I know he's wrong, 'cause I haven't felt this way for very long

Hey, it's true,

I'm a helpless automaton, make an ultimatum to you

Hey, it's true

Machin'ry in my pocket, I've even got a docket from you

I'm a helpless automaton, make an ultimatum to you

Hey, it's true

Machin'ry in my pocket, I've even got a docket from you

It's true

I'm a helpless automaton, make an ultimatum to you

Hey, it's true

Machin'ry in my pocket, I've even got a docket from you

from you

from you

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Helpless Automaton by Men at Work is a song that explores the themes of alienation, dehumanization, and the mechanical nature of modern life. The lyrics convey the feelings of a protagonist who feels like a cog in the machine, disconnected from their emotions and actions. Key themes include the struggle against being reduced to a mere functional entity and the quest for individuality in a conformist society. Particularly poignant moments in the song include lines that highlight the loss of human connection and the protagonist's yearning for a more meaningful existence beyond the automated routine.

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