Obsolete

Embracing Obsolescence: Versus Me's Eerie Reflection on Humanity's Future
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Lyrics

Everyday we feed the machine

Humans contribute regularly to the functioning of a mechanized system

By means that cannot be seen

Using methods that are invisible or not easily discernible

Our binary adversary. Nothing can prepare us for this tragedy

Refers to an opposing force in the form of binary code; unexpected events that cause great distress

(Autonomous singularity)

Refers to an autonomous entity, acting independently from human control

A self aware, unknown force that calls the shots with no remorse

Describes a conscious, unknown power making decisions without guilt or regret

At this pace, the human race won’t be much of a race at all

The speed at which society progresses may eliminate the essence of humanity


One day will they have secrets?

Asking if these autonomous entities will possess secrets

One day will they have dreams?

Asking if these entities will have aspirations or imaginative thoughts

One day when they don’t need us

Speculating a future where these entities no longer rely on humans

Will we be obsolete?

Raising the concern that humans might become obsolete


What if we lose control?

Fear of losing command over situations

What if we have do what we're told?

Concern over being compelled to follow orders without choice

It’s not up to you and I

Emphasizing lack of influence over outcomes

Cause In the end they’ll never die

Belief that these entities are immortal


It's real like you and I (You and I)

Describing the entities as real but devoid of emotions

Yet lacks emotion by design

Highlighting the intentional absence of emotional capacity in these entities

From master to the slave

Depicting a shift from dominance to subjugation of humanity

Humanity brought to its knees

Implies the defeat or subordination of humans

They know more about us

Speculates that these entities possess extensive knowledge about humans

then we know about ourselves

Suggests a lack of self-awareness compared to the entities' awareness of humans


One day will they have secrets?

Reiteration of the question regarding entities' possession of secrets

One day will they have dreams?

Reiteration of the question regarding entities' possession of dreams

One day when they don’t need us

Reiteration of the speculation about entities' independence from humans

Will we be obsolete?

Reiterating the fear of human obsolescence


What if we lose control?

Continued fear of losing control over circumstances

What if we have do what we're told?

Continued concern about being compelled to follow orders

It’s not up to you and I

Reemphasizing the lack of influence over outcomes

Cause In the end they’ll never die

Belief in the entities' immortality


(Human neutralized)

Suggests the neutralization or defeat of humans


Preoccupied with whether or not they could

Reflects on the consequences of actions without considering their ethical implications

They didn't stop to think if they should

Regret over not contemplating the repercussions of certain actions


What if we lose control?

Reiterates fear of losing control

What if we have do what we're told?

Reiterates concern about being compelled to follow orders

It’s not up to you and I

Reemphasizes the lack of influence over outcomes

Cause In the end they’ll never die

Reaffirms belief in the entities' immortality


What if we lose control? (Ooh ooh lose control)

Repeats fear of losing control, emphasizing the feeling of losing command

It’s not up to you and I

Reiterates lack of influence over outcomes

Cause in the end they’ll never die

Restates belief in the entities' immortality

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