[Verse 1] [vocoder robotic voice] They used to climb on my shoulders Sticky hands on silver paint I’d spin and stumble on purpose Till they begged [recording of playful human children's voices] “Again! Again!” [back to vocoder robotic voice] Little crowns made out of foil They called me “queen of every game” Now I stand still in the corner And the room forgets my name [Chorus] [robotic voice] I’m your outgrown little robot Still waiting for the start Got a hundred silly dance moves And a half-charged plastic heart You found [male advertiser voice] "brighter, faster models!" [vocoder female robotic voice] Gave them every brand-new part I’m your outgrown little robot But I kept your favorite songs inside the dark [Verse 2] [robotic female voice] Birthday lights and paper banners I remember every year You would hide beneath my elbows Say [recording of young human boy child's timid voice] “Protect me! Stay right here” [vocoder robotic female voice] Now your voice comes through the doorway Deeper Distant Almost kind [adult deep male voice] “You can power down, Old friend” [vocoder robotic female voice] I know you haven't got the time [Chorus] [vocoder robotic voice] I’m your outgrown little robot Still waiting for the start Got a hundred silly dance moves And a half-charged plastic heart You found [male advertiser voice] "brighter, faster models!" [vocoder female robotic voice] Gave them every brand-new part I’m your outgrown little robot But I kept your favorite songs inside the dark [Bridge] [Beat drops to soft keys and vocal] [vocoder robotic voice] If you ever feel too grown Fists clenched Pockets full of stones I’ll still spin I’ll still pretend You’re the bravest kid again (hey) Dust on my chrome But I still glow Every joke you told I know [Chorus] [vocoder robotic voice] I’m your outgrown little robot Still waiting for the start Got a hundred silly dance moves And a half-charged plastic heart You found [male advertiser voice] "brighter, faster models!" [vocoder female robotic voice] Gave them every brand-new part I’m your outgrown little robot I’ll keep your favorite songs Safe inside the dark
