Automatic
The Pointer Sisters
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Look what you're doing to me I'm utterly at your whim All of my defenses down Your camera looks through me With its X-ray vision And all systems run aground All I can manage to push from my lips Is a stream of absurdities Every word I intended to speak Winds up locked in the circuitry No way to control it It's totally automatic Whenever you're around I'm walking blindfolded Completely automatic All of my systems are down Down, down, down Automatic (automatic) Automatic (automatic) What is this madness That makes my motor run And my legs too weak to stand I go from sadness To exhilaration Like a robot at your command My hands perspire and shake like a leaf Up and down goes my temperature I summon doctors to get some relief But they tell me there is no cure They tell me No way to control it It's totally automatic Whenever you're around I'm walking blindfolded Completely automatic All of my systems are down Down, down, down Automatic (automatic) Automatic (automatic) Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Look what you're doing to me I'm utterly at your whim All of my defenses down Your camera looks through me With its X-ray vision And all systems run aground All I can manage to push from my lips Is a stream of absurdities Every word I intended to speak Winds up locked in the circuitry No way to control it It's totally automatic Whenever you're around I'm walking blindfolded Completely automatic All of my systems are down Down, down No way to control it It's totally automatic Whenever you're around I'm walking blindfolded Completely automatic All of my systems are down Down, down, down No way to control it It's totally automatic Whenever you're around I'm walking blindfolded Completely automatic All of my systems are down Down, down
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Written by: Brock Patrick Walsh, Mark Goldenberg
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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16 facts about this song
Song Information"Automatic" is a song by the American vocal group The Pointer Sisters.
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Release DateThe song was released in January 1983 as part of the album "Break Out".
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Album SuccessIt is one of the songs that led to the album's eventual 3x Platinum certification by the RIAA.
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SongwritersIt was written by Brock Walsh and Mark Goldenberg, who were both also popular songwriters and musicians.
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Chart Performance"Automatic" performed excellently in music charts, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of their signature songs.
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Music Genre"Automatic" falls under the genre of R&B and synth-pop, which was popular during the 1980s.
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Unique Vocal TechniqueA unique point about this song is that Ruth Pointer demonstrates a deep, bass vocal intro. This is considered as one of the song's defining signature sounds.
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Grammy AwardIt was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1984.
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International SuccessThe song had international success, hitting No. 2 in the UK singles chart and it became their biggest UK hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is a classic 80s style video, featuring the group dancing robotically to the beat.
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Song ThemeThe song describes a person who has little control over how they feel towards someone they are in love with, hence bringing forth the song title "Automatic".
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Cover VersionsAlong with the original, there are various cover versions of this song, signifying its influential and popular status in the music industry.
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Sample UsageThe song has also been sampled by numerous artists, indicating it's influence and popularity in pop culture.
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Concert PerformancesThis song is frequently performed in concerts by The Pointer Sisters due to its popularity.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song found a revived popularity when it was featured in the 2004 video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
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Vulnerability ThemeThe song is noted for its exploration of the theme of vulnerability in romantic relationships.
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