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The Machine

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The Machine

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I remember the first time i saw you

I couldn't believe my own eyes

You were cold to the touch

But i needed you so much in my life

You showed me a world full of wonder

Your voice held all the answers i sought

When i lost my way

You never led me astray

Or so i thought

But when i take a look around

And everybody's looking down

And I think they're nothing like me

And when i try to turn you off

You just remind me you're the boss

And i cave

I'm a slave

To the machine

You're the first thing i see every morning

Your soft glow bids me good night

You sing to me

And in darkness you bring me the light

You send a little chill through my body

Just to remind me you're there

If i left you behind

I would move mountains to find you anywhere

But when i take a look around

And everybodys looking down

And I think they're nothing like me

And when i try to turn you off

You just remind me you're the boss

And i cave

I'm a slave

To the machine

Now we're living the dream

Eyes never leaving the screen

Floating away in a stream

To the machine

But when i take a look around

And everybodys looking down

And I think they're nothing like me

And when i try to turn you off

You just remind me you're the boss

And i cave

I'm a slave

To the machine

Now we're living the dream

Eyes never leaving the screen

Floating away in a stream

To the machine

Now we're living the dream

Eyes never leaving the screen

Floating away in a stream

To the machine

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