Feed the Machine

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About Feed the Machine

"Feed the Machine" is the second single by the American Christian rock band Red on their third full-length studio album Until We Have Faces. The song was written by Anthony Armstrong, Joe Rickard, Rob Graves, Jasen Rauch and Mark Holman. The song was released on February 16, 2011, although it was sent to all the fans who submitted their faces as part of the hype for the new album on December 9, 2010.


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Lie!

Turn around, they might be watching
And you never disappoint them
Hide your innocence before they see right through
You mustn't disappoint them

You need the danger just to feel your heart beat
You need to die just to find your identity
You need a knife just to know that you can bleed
You need the pain now just to feel anything

We fall in line, we live the lie
(Give up give up and feed the machine)
It grows inside, nowhere to hide
(Give up give up and feed the machine
Give up give up and feed the machine)

They pull you faster the cadence is calling
And you never fall behind
So choose a face you're only calling out
You mustn't fall behind

You need another death just to have a life to save
You need a master just so you can beg
You need a light just because you're so afraid
Now bow and learn to be a good slave

We fall in line, we live the lie
(Give up give up and feed the machine)
It grows inside, nowhere to hide
(Give up give up and feed the machine
Give up give up and feed the machine)

Sleep
Go back to sleep
Go back to sleep

Wake up!
Wake up!
Wake up!
Wake, up!

We fall in line, we live the lie
(Give up give up and feed the machine)
It grows inside, nowhere to hide
(Wake up wake up and kill the machine)

Wake up wake up and kill the machine

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Red

Red (stylized as RED and R3D) is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal and post-grunge. Jasen Rauch and Andrew Hendrix were the rhythm guitarist and drummer, respectively, at the time of the band's formation. Hendrix was replaced by Hayden Lamb in 2006, who was then replaced by Rickard. Rauch left the band in 2009. more »

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Written by: JASEN RAUCH, ANTHONY ARMSTRONG, MARK HOLMAN, ROB GRAVES, JOE RICKARD

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Feed the Machine" is a song by the American rock band Red from their third studio album, "Until We Have Faces," released on February 1, 2011.
Popularity
The song became popular among the band's fans due to its heavy rock sound, reaching a peak at number 28 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of B minor, and its tempo is rather energetic, matching well with the theme of the song which suggests an intense resistance or struggle.
Music Video
The music video for "Feed the Machine" was released October 12, 2010 - about four months before the album's release. The video continues the storyline from previous Red music videos, in a post-apocalyptic world, featuring dystopian themes.
Inspiration & Meaning
According to the band members, the song speaks about how society often molds individuals into a certain image or 'machine,' instead of encouraging original thought and individuality.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Feed The Machine" for its impressive hard rock elements, haunting melodies, and powerful lyrics. Many considered it a standout track on the album.
Live Performance
On stage, "Feed the Machine" is known for its powerful performance, complete with powerful guitar riffs and energetic vocals by the lead singer Michael Barnes.
Lyrics Writer
The band members, Michael Barnes, Anthony Armstrong, and Randy Armstrong wrote the lyrics of the song.
Artist Background
Red was formed in 2002 and is known for its Christian rock music, although their songs often contain secular themes, such as "Feed the Machine".
Producers
The song was produced by Rob Graves, a significant figure in the Christian rock, hard rock, and alternative metal genres, who had worked with Red on their previous albums.

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