A haunting exploration of the internal struggle between self-preservation and the darkness it may conceal. 'The Machine That Kept Me Safe is Killing Me' delves into the paranoia and betrayal one faces when their protection becomes a source of pain. This song challenges the listener to confront their inner conflicts and question if true safety comes at a cost.
Verse 1:
I built the walls, they shield my heart,
A fortress rising, tearing me apart.
Every step I take, in shadows I reside,
But deep inside I know, the truth I can’t abide.
Chorus:
If I can’t see the blood, is it still there?
If I don’t feel the fire, am I still burning?
What lies beneath, in the depths of me,
The machine that kept me safe is killing me.
Verse 2:
The gears are grinding, everything is fine,
As I whisper secrets to a voice inside.
This pacifist smile hides the rage that swells,
With every passing moment, I’m trapped in this hell.
Chorus:
If I can’t see the blood, is it still there?
If I don’t feel the fire, am I still burning?
What lies beneath, in the depths of me,
The machine that kept me safe is killing me.
Bridge:
Paranoia creeping closer, shrouded in deceit,
It whispers lies of safety, as I’m brought to my knees.
Desperate justifications spin in a sharpened mind,
But I can feel the echoes of the peace I left behind.
Verse 3:
I question every moment, was this worth the cost?
In searching for protection, everything was lost.
The chains of my creation weigh heavy on my soul,
This cycle of denial is taking its toll.
Chorus:
If I can’t see the blood, is it still there?
If I don’t feel the fire, am I still burning?
What lies beneath, in the depths of me,
The machine that kept me safe is killing me.
Outro:
In the silence of the night, will I find release?
Or am I just a prisoner, of my own deceit?
The truth emerges slowly, a ghost within the flame,
The machine that kept me safe, now becomes my shame.
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The Machine That Kept Me Safe is Killing Me
He built the system to protect himself, to keep him from feeling the weight of his past. But what if he starts suspecting that it’s hiding things from him? The idea that maybe he’s not a pacifist anymore—he just can’t see the violence he’s causing.
🔥 Mood: Paranoia, betrayal, desperate self-justification.
🎵 Lyrics Vibes: “If I can’t see the blood, is it still there? If I don’t feel the fire, am I still burning?”
Nine Inch Nails