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Machine

from Machine by Emily Barker

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I made the world a place easier for me
Money in my pockets over centuries
I’m a celebrated sinner with statues in the park
This world I made is harder the more your skin is dark

I covered all my tracks in books on history
Justified my actions through anthropology
I chose what to remember and what we should forget
I covered all my tracks in your blood and sweat

This machine runs on its own – cut the brakes, grab the wheel
This machine runs on its own

Since 1865 everyone is free
But I still get my labour complimentary
Who is working in the prisons now? Look and you will see
That in 1865 I disguised slavery

This machine runs on its own – cut the brakes, grab the wheel
This machine runs on its own – trip the wire, melt the steel
This machine runs on its own

But a crack has appeared, it keeps me up at night
There are whispers, there are shouts and I fear the wolf will bite
I’ve been a bully and a sinner now I’m on the way out
For the world I made is harder the more your skin is dark

This machine runs on its own – cut the brakes, grab the wheel
This machine runs on its own – trip the wire, melt the steel
This machine runs on its own – cut the brakes, grab the wheel
This machine runs on its own

credits

from Machine, released December 4, 2020
Lyrics and music by Emily Barker
Drums – Rob Pemberton
Double bass – Lukas Drinkwater
Electric guitar – Pete Roe
OP-1 synthesizer – Rob Pemberton
Backing vocals – Lukas Drinkwater, Rob Pemberton, Pete Roe, Emily Barker
Clicks – Lukas Drinkwater, Rob Pemberton, Pete Roe, Emily Barker
Claps – Lukas Drinkwater, Rob Pemberton, Pete Roe, Emily Barker
Lead vocals – Emily Barker

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Emily Barker UK

Emily Barker is the award-winning songwriter and performer of the theme to BBC TV’s Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh. Her music is an indie blend of influences from alt-country to folk via 60s pop, with comparisons ranging from PJ Harvey to Joni Mitchell. ... more

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