Feed the Machine

Nickelback

About Feed the Machine

"Feed the Machine" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback for their ninth studio album of the same name (2017). The band co-produced the track with Chris Baseford. "Feed the Machine" was released to digital retailers February 1, 2017 through BMG Rights Management as the album's lead single and impacted American rock radio on February 7.


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Addressing those beneath from high above
Convincing his belief for what you love
Baiting every hook with filthy lies
Another charlatan to idolize

Is this suppression just in my mind? (just in my mind?)
No more questions, get back in line! (just get back in line!)

You pay with your life
The duller the knife, the longer it takes (the longer it takes)
But now it's your turn
The ashes will burn, and wither away
Leaving your bones out on the stones, picking them clean (picking them clean)
And carving the truth, while harvesting you to feed the machine (to feed the machine)

The gears forever turn to grind the mice
Will you become the fuel for sacrifice?
Power absolutely all for show
The piper blows his flute and off you go

Is this obsession behind your eyes? (behind your eyes?)
No more questions, get back in line! (just get back in line!)

You pay with your life
The duller the knife, the longer it takes (the longer it takes)
But now it's your turn
The ashes will burn, and wither away
Leaving your bones out on the stones, picking them clean (picking them clean)
And carving the truth, while harvesting you to feed the machine (to feed the machine)

Why must the blind always lead the blind?
(Get back in line! Get back in line!)
Why do I feel like the fault is mine?
(Get back in line! Get back in line!)
Why must the weakest be sacrificed?
(Get back in line! Get back in line!)
No more questions, get back in line! (just get back in line!)

Pay with your life
The duller the knife, the longer it takes (the longer it takes)
But now it's your turn
The ashes will burn, and wither away (wither away)
Leaving your bones out on the stones, picking them clean (picking them clean)
And carving the truth, while harvesting you to feed the machine (to feed the machine)
To feed the machine

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, Daniel Adair

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Formation of the Band
"Nickelback" is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band's members are Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Daniel Adair.
Album Information
"Feed the Machine" is the title track and the first single off the band's ninth studio album of the same name. The album was released on June 16, 2017.
Genres
The song falls under the genres of hard rock and post-grunge. It showcases the band's heavier and darker side, departing from the mainstream-friendly pop-rock sound of their earlier works.
Chart Performance
Despite mixed reviews, "Feed the Machine" managed to reach number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Feed the Machine" was released on March 20, 2017. It presents a dystopian future and has a strong narrative complementing the song's lyrics and theme.
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics reportedly have socio-political undertones that criticize establishments and touch upon themes of oppression, resistance, and truth-seeking.
Tour
Following the release of the album, Nickelback embarked on the "Feed the Machine Tour", which began in June 2017. The tour saw the band performing in North America, Europe, and Australia.
Critical Reviews
Music critics have argued that "Feed The Machine" is one of Nickelback's heaviest songs, describing it as a departure from their usual sound.
Writing and Production
Both the song and the album of the same name were produced by Nickelback in collaboration with Chris Baseford, who has previously worked with artists like Tommy Lee and Avril Lavigne.
Duration
"Feed The Machine" is one of Nickelback's longest songs, with a duration of five minutes. With its introspective lyrics and harder sound, it was designed to provide a more immersive and impactful listening experience.

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