Lyrics

MECHANICAL MEN
(Johnny Blue)
Keep up with the constant movement,
There are quotas to be met.
Everyone knows his part of the drill.
They decide what needs improvement
To make the product better yet
There are always orders to be filled.

Start up, sit down, walk out, turn ‘round
Come back in and start again
I think they’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical men.

Analyze the system, make sure quality is at its peak
Efficiently produce while cutting costs
Hey provide the why and wherefore
Concentrate, no need to speak
You can lose your mind, but not your job.

Start up, let’s go, hey you’re too slow
Speed’s essential here by friend
I think they’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical men.

No such mode, as on your own time.
“Reason for our absence, please”.
Your attitude must change you realize
They can recognize the bad signs.
They have methods to appease
You can learn to see things through their eyes

Start up, sit down, walk out, turn ‘round
Come back in and start again
I think they’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical men.

It’s getting to me, I’m finding it hard to turn off
Their program’s all through me, I’m less than I should be
They’ve finally tuned me, the way that they wanted.

They’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical.
They’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical.
They’re trying on purpose to make us mechanical men.