Sad Machine

Porter Robinson

About Sad Machine

"Sad Machine" is a song recorded by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson. It was released on May 13, 2014 as the second single from his debut studio album Worlds (2014). Robinson wrote, produced, and performed the track. The song contains elements of late-1990s era video game music and the Vocaloid Singing Synthesis software. It has been described by Robinson as a "duet between a human and a robot". An official lyric video for the single premiered on May 21, 2014, and features a computer-generated hand traveling through a valley of glitchy, colorful imagery. The song was well-received from critics, and was a hit on the American Dance/Electronic Songs chart. 


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Is anyone there?
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Who survived?
Somebody new?
Anyone else but you
On a lonely night
Was a burning light
A hundred years, we'll be born again

And though I know, since you’ve awakened her again
She depends on you, she depends on you
She'll go on, and never speak of this again
We depend on you, we depend on you
And though I know, since you’ve awakened her again
She depends on you, she depends on you
She'll go on, and never speak of this again
We depend on you, we depend (I depend) on you

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I don’t know much about your life beyond these warm walls
The fleeting sense of love within these God forsaken homes
And I can hear it in his voice, in every call;
"This girl who slept a hundred years has something, lift the wall"

And though I know, since you’ve awakened her again
She depends on you, she depends on you
I'll go on, and never speak of you again
We depend on you, we depend on you
And though I know since you’ve awakened her again
She depends on you, she depends on you
She'll go on, and never speak of this again
We depend on you, we depend on you
And though I know since you’ve awakened her again
She depends on you, she depends on you
She'll go on, and never speak of this again
We depend on you, we depend (I depend) on you

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Porter Robinson

Porter Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American electronic dance music producer and DJ from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He primarily produces and DJs in the electro house genre. more »

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Written by: Porter Robinson

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Sad Machine" is the second single off of the album "Worlds", it's Porter Robinson's first full-length studio album.
Unique Collaboration
The song features a unique collaboration between Robinson and a Vocaloid program, known as Avanna, designed to emulate a female vocalist. It is the first track where Robinson himself provides vocals.
Chart Performance
"Sad Machine" ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart and also peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Genre Classification
Even though Robinson's earlier work was classified predominantly as Electro House, "Sad Machine" is considered a part of Synth-pop, Electronica and Chillwave genres.
Release Date
The song was released on May 12, 2014, by Astralwerks, an American record label primarily focused on electronic and dance music, a division of Universal Music Group.
Popularity
The song, along with its album, has received extensive acclaim from critics and fans alike, boosting Robinson's popularity in the Electronic Music scene.
Song Meaning
This song involves a duet between a human and a robot, setting a post-apocalyptic scene where only machines are left, and one becomes 'lonely'.
Music Video
The music video for "Sad Machine" is a lyrical one, primarily featuring an animated circle - morphing and transforming in time with the dynamics of the music.
Remixes
Since its release, "Sad Machine" has been remixed by notable artists such as Anamanaguchi and Darren Styles.
Live Performances
The track is known for its intense live performances, featuring in Robinson's 'Worlds Live' tours, providing a large-scaled light spectacle synced with the song.
Inspirational Value
"Sad Machine" has been a source of influence for many upcoming artists in the Electronic Genre and is often cited as a significant shift in the trend towards 'softer' electronic music.
Recognition
In 2015, "Sad Machine" was nominated for the mtvU Woodie Award for Best Video Woodie.

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