The Measure of a Man
Decoding the Soul: Mister Data's Quest for Humanity in 'The Measure of a Man'
Lyrics
Ones and zeros all in a row
Reflecting on binary code, possibly representing a systematic and orderly existence.
I still don't know which way to go
Expressing uncertainty or indecision about the right path to take.
Misbehavior registers illogical
Highlighting behavior that goes against logic or reason.
Every movement economical
Describing movements characterized by efficiency and frugality.
Stone cold logic incomplete
Describing a lack of emotional warmth and completeness in a logical mindset.
I wish I had a warm heartbeat
Expressing a desire for emotional warmth or humanity.
Maybe I should learn to play the violin
Suggesting a desire to engage in creative or emotional activities like playing the violin.
Or find myself a feline friend
Considering the idea of finding companionship, possibly with a cat.
Oooh
Seeking guidance or understanding about the human experience.
Can you tell me
-Could you show me
-They say it is the human way
-So I will fight against
Expressing a determination to resist or confront a programmed existence and strive for human qualities.
This program that my maker made
-I'm running out of space
-Maybe I will make
-The measure of a man someday
-Ones and zeros all in a row
Repetition of the initial reflection on binary code and logical behavior.
I still don't know which way to go
-Misbehavior registers illogical
-Every movement economical
-Oooh
Repetition of seeking understanding about the human way.
Can you tell me
-Could you show me
-They say it is the human way
Reiterating the commitment to resist being confined by programming and aiming to define humanity.
So I will fight against
-This program that my maker made
-I'm running out of space
-Maybe I will make the measure of a man
-I try to trace the human nature
Attempting to understand and emulate human nature but facing challenges and feeling like a fool.
Square by square upon graph paper
-I, oh, I
-I play the game but by their rules
-I end up looking like the fool
-I, oh, I
-Is this what they would call cruel
Pondering whether the observed behavior is perceived as cruel.
They say it is the human way
Persisting in the struggle against a predetermined existence and aspiring to measure up to human standards.
So I will fight against
-This program that my maker made
-I'm running out of space
-Maybe I will make the measure of a man someday
-It is the human way
Reaffirming the commitment to resist programmed constraints and strive for the measure of a man.
So I will fight against
-This program that my maker made
-I'm running out of space
-So maybe I will make the measure of a man someday
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