Name: Slave To The Machine
Duration: P00H03M45S
Description: Another day begins for John. He can’t concentrate on his work. In his head he can hear a call from The Spirit saying 'let's fly away'. When John hears the Spirit's voice it coincides with a Seagull resting on his windowsill.

Slave To The Machine

from The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller by Light Engineering

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Another day begins for John. He can’t concentrate on his work. In his head he can hear a call from The Spirit saying 'let's fly away'. When John hears the Spirit's voice it coincides with a Seagull resting on his windowsill.

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Slave To The Machine (Lyrics and Music: Tim Hunter)

Automated Voice: (We are experiencing high call volumes, your call is important to us, I’m sorry I did not recognise that response, Main Menu, please select from the following options, how can I help you today?)

I’m tired of speaking in code
I want to shed my heavy load
That’s why I’m sending a signal out there
(I’m sorry I did not recognise that response)
I want a way out of this maze
I’m tryna find some brighter days
Lookin’ for someone to answer my prayers
(How can I help you today?)

I’m a Slave To the Machine
It’s time I started realising my dreams
(Is there a problem? I am sorry)
I’ve been wastin’ my life away, that’s how it seems
For too long I’ve been a Slave To The Machine
Slave To The Machine, Slave To The Machine

(I could not resolve your problem, is there anything else I can help you with today?)
I’ve wasted far too many years
Of my life – and shed many tears
And now I want to step out of the shadows
(How can I help you today?)
To step right into the limelight
I’m ready to take on the fight
I wanna be the centre of the show
(Your call is important to us)

I’m a Slave To the Machine
It’s time I started realising my dreams
(I’m sorry I did not recognise that response)
I’ve been wastin’ my life away, that’s how it seems
For too long I’ve been a Slave To The Machine
Slave To The Machine, Slave To The Machine

Is it just the grass seems more green?
Maybe I’ll end up with a shattered dream
Slave To The Machine Slave To The Machine

Spirit: Let's Fly Away

credits

from The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller, released January 11, 2022
Charlie Bramald: Lead Vocals
Tim Hunter: Guitar, Synthesiser
Produced and Recorded by Tim Hunter at Northern Soundscapes Studio, Knaresborough.

Music composed by Tim Hunter © 2022 All Rights Reserved

This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service, Reg no:284739388

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80's influenced Synth-Pop new album: 'The Flagging Career of a Semaphore Signaller'

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