Simple Machine

By Guster

On Evermotion

Released on September 9, 2015

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[Verse 1]

Static, steady, plastic motions

Lights flash, beating, almost, breathing


[Refrain]

I’ll never find my way back

I’ll never find my way back home


[Verse 2]

Empty, hollow, spit and swallowed

Preachers preaching, courage, ceded


[Refrain]

I’ll never find my way back

I’ll never find my way back home


[Chorus]

So just forget about me

I will get by on myself

I’m not a simple machine

I have become something else


[Refrain]

I’ll never find my way back

I’ll never find my way back home


[Verse 3]

Wise up, scarecrow, this is treason

Coal eyes see it, straw heart beating


[Refrain]

I’ll never find my way back

I’ll never find my way back home


[Chorus]

So just forget about me

I will get by on myself

I'm not a simple machine

I have become someone else


[Refrain]

I’ll never find my way back

I’ll never find my way back home


[Bridge]

Ever after, I get further

Who will still be waiting

Ever after, it gets further

I can feel you fading