[Intro] [sparse arpeggiated synth, cold analog bass pulse] [Verse 1] [detached baritone, spoken word inflection, dry vocal] Processor chip is on the fritz again Normal stimuli throwing error messages If I see that stupid grin just one more time I may try to remove it with a crowbar [Pre-Chorus] [slight tension build, synth swell] And I wish it was done, my change to automaton My body's now metal, but the spirit hasn't gone Feelings are flattening but the pain lingers on [cold drums enter, gated reverb, synth lead, restrained vocal anguish] I was told it wouldn't hurt anymore [Chorus] I was told it wouldn't hurt anymore [Verse 2] [dry vocal, robotic phrasing, flat affect] The diagnostician tells me I am fine All systems are normal, functioning as designed I don't think she's right, though I couldn't tell you why Optical sensors are leaking fluid for no reason [Pre-Chorus] [synth swell, mechanical rhythm tightens] And I wish it was done, my change to automaton My brain is now circuit, but no clarity has come Cardio-pump works great, but my heart still feels broken [Chorus] [cold drums, arpeggiated synth, cavernous low end, controlled vocal] I was told I wouldn't hurt anymore I wouldn't hurt anymore [Bridge] [stripped back, single synth tone, urgent delivery, tension building] Synaptic misfires are haunting me Hallucinated artifacts won't leave me be Antivirus can't purge the ghost from the machine Tell me please: Am I still under warranty? [Final Chorus] [full arrangement, analog synth layers, cold drums driving, raw vocal desperation beneath flat affect] And I wish it was done, my change to automaton The hardware is sound, but the code's coming undone I want to become machine but I'm still only human Someone please Help me not to hurt anymore [Outro] [synth decay, arpeggios dissolving, bass pulse fading, silence]
