Ex Machina
Love in the Age of Artificiality: Decoding 'Ex Machina' by The Romanovs
Lyrics
She's got a whole lot of circuits
Referring to the subject having a complex inner structure or personality.
I don't wanna mess with that
Expressing reluctance or caution about engaging with the complexity mentioned in line 1.
We've got the whole damn circus
Describing a chaotic situation or relationship.
Playing out in the palms of our hands
Suggesting control or influence over the situation, possibly manipulative.
You could pass a turing test honey
Acknowledging the subject's intellectual capacity (referring to passing a Turing test).
But you can't even meet my eyes
Noting a lack of emotional connection or sincerity.
Artificial emotionality always takes
Highlighting artificial or fake emotions that surprise the speaker.
Me by surprise
Expressing a sense of being caught off guard by the artificial emotions.
I don't know what to say
Conveying a state of confusion or indecision.
I don't know what to do
Reiterating the speaker's uncertainty or lack of clarity.
Can't get over you
Expressing difficulty in moving on from a situation or relationship.
I don't know how to pray
Indicating a struggle with spiritual or emotional guidance.
When you're not in my view
Describing a sense of loss when the subject is not present.
I guess it's all over you
Suggesting the pervasive influence or impact of the subject.
I've been watching you for signs of murder
Monitoring the subject for signs of harmful intentions or actions.
I've been watching you for a long, long time
Emphasizing the duration of the speaker's vigilance or observation.
You were smiling like a sphinx while I waited
Describing the subject's enigmatic or mysterious demeanor during a waiting period.
For your heart to catch up with mine
Waiting for emotional reciprocity from the subject.
You know I used to fall in love with statues
Reflecting on a past tendency to avoid emotional entanglements.
Because I didn't think that they could hurt me
Explaining a previous belief in the emotional safety of inanimate objects.
It's the same way that you talk to rivers
Drawing a parallel with talking to rivers, implying a belief in the subject's receptiveness.
Because you know they're listening
Asserting that the subject is aware and responsive.
I don't know what to say
Reiterating the speaker's uncertainty or lack of clarity.
I don't know what to do
Continuing to express uncertainty or indecision.
I've got blood on my shoes
Symbolizing guilt or consequences associated with the speaker's actions.
I don't know how to pray
Continuing the theme of uncertainty or lack of direction without the subject.
When they're not playing the blues
Referring to a lack of emotional resonance when certain conditions are not met.
Baby you know it's true
Affirming the truth or validity of the speaker's emotions.
I've got a whole lot of circuits
Repeating the idea of the subject having a complex inner structure.
And you still wanna mess with that
Reiterating caution or reluctance in dealing with the subject's complexity.
I know I've got a purpose but it's codified
Acknowledging a sense of purpose but expressing a lack of control.
And out of my hands
Highlighting the subject's predetermined nature beyond the speaker's influence.
I could pass a turing test honey
Reaffirming intellectual capability and the ability to navigate social norms.
Yeah I know how to walk the line
Claiming proficiency in maintaining a balanced or controlled course of action.
Artificial emotionality still takes me by surprise
Reiterating the surprise and impact of artificial emotions on the speaker.
I don't know what to say
Expressing ongoing confusion or lack of clarity in the speaker's response.
I don't know what to do
Continuing to convey uncertainty or indecision in the face of the subject's influence.
I can't get over you
Reiterating the difficulty in moving on or getting over the subject.
I don't know how to pray
Continuing the struggle with spiritual or emotional guidance in the subject's absence.
When you're not in my view
Reiterating a sense of loss or emptiness without the subject.
I guess it's all over you
Concluding with the pervasive influence or impact of the subject.
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