Divine Comedy, The - Infernal Machines Lyrics
Machines that do this, machines that do that
Machines that go hiss, machines that go crack
Machines that will give us the things that we lack
Machines that do this, machines that do that
Machines that recall the things we forgot
Machines in our offices, schools and shops
Machines that do all the things we cannot
Machines down below, machines up above
Machines making clothes, machines making love
These are the things that dreams are made of
Machines down below, machines up above
Machines that go ping, machines that go pong
Machines that can think, that know right from wrong
Machines that go ping, machines that go pong
Machines for the boys, machines for the girls
Machines that make toys, machines that make
Murderous plans to destroy, take over the world
Machines for the boys, machines for the girls
Machines that will take, machines that will give
Machines that will wake, machines that will live
Machines that will make mistakes, and that is
The trouble with these infernal machines
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Divine Comedy, The Infernal Machines Comments
Muse meets Depeche mode
I think this video is like for the souls who have violence they dont stop working like the machines
You wanted a life of ease
A world free of drudgery
Everything done by machines
You wanted a life of ease
Now you'll never work in this town again
You'll never work in this town again
No, no
Ned Ludd was a working man
Things changed and it forced his hand
He took a hammer and he made a stand
'Cause Ned Ludd was a working man
And you'll never work in this town again
You'll never work in this town again
You wanted a life of ease
A world free of drudgery
Everything done by machines
Well here it is, your life of ease
That crazy algorithm has you in its sway
It's making the decisions for you every day
You're living in a prison of your own design
That crazy algorithm's making up your mind
You'll never work in this town again, girl
You'll never work in this town again
You'll never work in this town again, boy
You'll never work in this town again
No, no
You'll never work in this town again, girl
No, no
You'll never work in this town again, boy
No, no
You'll never work in this town again, girl
Divine as usual!
I like everything...apart from the lyrics.
Genius.
The Devine video
Someone have the lyrics for us? [Infernal Machines]
[Verse 1]
Machines that do this, machines that do that
Machines that go hiss, machines that go crack
Machines that will give us the things that we lack
Machines that do this, machines that do that
[Verse 2]
Machines that do all the things we cannot
Machines that recall the things we forgot
Machines in our offices, schools and shops
Machines that do all the things we cannot
[Verse 3]
Machines down below, machines up above
Machines making clothes, machines making love
These are the things that dreams are made of
Machines down below, machines up above
[Verse 4]
Machines that go ping, machines that go pong
Machines that can sing machine-written songs
Machines that can think, that know right from wrong
Machines that go ping, machines that go pong
[Verse 5]
Machines for the boys, machines for the girls
Machines that make toys, machines that make
Murderous plans to destroy, take over the world
Machines for the boys, machines for the girls
Machines that will take, machines that will give
Machines that will wake, machines that will live
Machines that will make mistakes, and that is
The trouble with these infernal machines
[Outro]
Infernal machines
Infernal machines
Infernal machines
These infernal machines
@Mike Halwa Thanks Mike.
the view counter is showing a criminally low number
Big up Ned Ludd
It reminds me Marylin Manson
How about that algorithm
Nice work! By the way, the video and song brought to mind Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times movie.
Let this sweet music wash over your soul. This song is on my playlist for 2019, more on my YouTube channel.
Love it
Nunca ha negado que su música tiene mil influencias, a mi me gusta y espero con impaciencia el 3 de noviembre que actúa en Valenci.
Divine Goldfrapp!
Awesome video and songs
What an absolute joy! Excellent.
My kind of comedy.
Un ticket d'entrée (gratuit) pour le concert de The Divine Comedy, le 27/10, Cirque Royal, BXL
Personal Jesus?
grantbangkok I think the beautiful people by Marilyn Manson when I hear this.
this would be a great opening theme to some sitcom
Tony From Syracuse We all know the best sitcom theme would be Philip and Steve’s Furniture Removal Company ;)
So love this ......as seen in the Ulster Hall on Monday the 7th October- brilliant 🏆
“Mad Men”
This is simply FAB
Congratulations Neil Hannon on this fantastic highlight from the wonderful Office Politics album. You just get better and better!!
John Pick Better and better!!! What an idiot.
And this https://youtu.be/E_nx__3d0-A
I for one welcome the coming robot apocalypse!
Very Scott Walker/John Barry strings and a walloping Mode-esque groove. An awesome return for the Comedy
bravo pour l’animation ! Je me trompe ou il y a des orchestrations que Depeche Mode n’aurait pas reniées ?! Blasphème !
Just Divine.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Dépêche Mode inspired ! I like it !
Actually reminded me of Goldfrapp...
https://youtu.be/YeawPUpTHJA
Another one of those rare ad’s that didn’t get skipped...
Ripping couple of tunes helping me paint the kitchen.
no divine comedy not shit
Divinely brilliant.
This album is wonderful!
following ''Editors - Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool'' on my private set list (both sound and video)
Much better than the new Elbow songs.
Superb!
will you stop making me think for myself
Instantly familiar. Have just heard this for the first time, I think? I feel like I've always known it. It's like a favourite old pair of comfortable shoes.
Let this sweet music wash over your soul. This song is on my playlist for 2019, more on my YouTube channel.
Great songs, great video ..what's not to like ?
Love this. Bit of Saul Bass. I live in an alternative universe however, where Neil Hannon gets to write and perform a James Bond opening theme!
Love it!
I love it!
See you in Portugal soon! 🙌
We found you accidentally and now we're addicted! Postposterous is starting to get his own crazy ideas. --Bodyguards
The Depeche Comedy :-)
jajadini haha, very much so.....
Lol when I first heard the song I really expected to hear Dave Gahan at some point, even just in the backing vocals 😀
ha ha ha right mate
both Depeche and a ittle bit of Muse circa Uprising.
さあ働け!働き続けるんだ!おまえたち!
But Alison Goldfrapp is in love with Strict Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeawPUpTHJA ?!
Neil perfectly evokes the mood required: here 1. Quietly but relentlessly menacing 2. Whistful/remiscent of sound from a time passed. Hope we hear these at the gig next week. 👍
How has this only got 1, 000 and odd views, 😮it’s amazing
Maybe too clever ?....
Paco de Ranaldo yes I think so !
Love this video. Beautifully crafted - like the music - and works so well with the songs.
When the album came out I kind of had the feeling we were peeking into the life of an older, more jaded and desk-bound Billy Bird. Longer-term DC people will know what I mean. Anyone?
Billy Bird is referenced by name on Opportunity Knox.
Alex Yeates exactly so there is kinda of a sequel on that song or at least an alternate version of the billy bird story ;
@Alex Yeates Yep, exactly... a nice little nod.
I'm amazed how easily Neil can write a song that could be the Doors, > You’ll Never Work In This Town Again :)
Cannot wait to see ye on Sunday, honestly it's got me through the week. Neil can do no wrong.
Some strong Doctor Who / Kraftwerk vibes going on here...
I was actually really hoping you’d release infernal machines as a single! I really think it can be a hit on both sides of the pond!
❤❤❤
Wow, awesome Clip!!!!
Perfect!
Superb video!
why did this not show in my subscription feed?
what a great album! eclectic, quirky and smart! you may not like all of it but definitely come to appreciate it more over the time, as it's great hypnotic whirl takes you in for a ride through songs like this (infernal machines) and then "norman and norma" or "when the working day is done" or "amazon pirates" and "parley"
<333 the best!
There's something very alluring about the animation style, love it
How to effectively make people listen 2 of your songs instead of one.
This video is kind of addictive. Looking forward to the show in Berlin <3
knuggilein ***addictive!!!!****
Aaaaaaand the show was bloody brillant. I loved every minute. Thanks for stopping by in Berlin.
love how at first the record is 'infernal machines' then changes to 'if i had a hammer'! this video is full of cool little details
I never thought someone would notice it ;-) well done !
@Mathieu Persan What an amazing video! Bravo 👏😊
Me too. Let this sweet music wash over your soul. This song is on my playlist for 2019, more on my YouTube channel.
Amazing. Can't wait for the Manchester show in a few weeks ❤
Flip. Didn't realise that was happening. I haven't seen them live for years.
Bravo !!
great video, great songs, what else to say
Fantastic and original double video! Love it!
my favorite voice💕