Automatic Systematic Habit

Garbage

About Automatic Systematic Habit

"Automatic Systematic Habit" is the third and final European radio airplay (fifth overall) single released from alternative rock band Garbage's fifth studio album, Not Your Kind of People. Copies were sent to radio stations across Europe in November 2012. Earlier in the year, Garbage released "Automatic Systematic Habit" as a free digital download via iTunes in the United States on May 8, 2012 — a week before the album was released. Garbage later pressed a limited edition 7" vinyl single for "Big Bright World" and released it through their website. It was backed with "Automatic Systematic Habit" on the B-side. 


Year:
2012
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The lies lies lies
You love those lies,
You tell them straight,
Straight to my face
They feel so right
They keep you safe
And you're so...

Good at it, oh it comes automatic
Lies more lies
I can tell they're lies
I can see right through,
You have see-through eyes

Knocked down like a?
This time I won't be your dirty little secret
Not for you, not for me, not for your other lover
I won't be your dirty little secret

Oh a man like you
Keep me up at night
You want your women at home
And your bed on the side
You've got a telephone girl that you carry around
In your jean back pocket with a?
And you're so...

Sly about it, oh it feels automatic
Yeah, you're so good at it
Oh it feels automatic
Sly about it, oh it feels automatic
Yeah, you're so good at it
A systematic habit

Knocked down like a?
This time I won't be your dirty little secret
Tell mother, tell your father, tell your friends, tell your teacher
I won't be your dirty little secret
I won't be your dirty little secret

Automatic systematic habit x10

Knocked down like a?
This time I won't be your dirty little secret
Not for you, not for me, not for your other lover
I won't be your dirty little secret
I won't be your dirty little secret

Knocked down like a?
This time I won't be your dirty little secret
Tell your mother, tell your brother, tell your friends, tell your teacher
I won't be your dirty little secret
I won't be your dirty little secret
I won't be, I won't
I won't be, I won't
I won't, I won't
I won't be knocked down

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: Bryan David Vig, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W Marker

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Automatic Systematic Habit" Origins
• "Automatic Systematic Habit" is the opening track on the fifth studio album of the American-Scottish alternative rock band, Garbage, titled "Not Your Kind of People".
Release Information
• The song was released on May 14, 2012, via their record label, "Stunvolume".
Song Theme
• The song can be interpreted as a message about relationships where one person consistently behaves in calculated, manipulative ways, hence the title "Automatic Systematic Habit".
Song Style
• "Automatic Systematic Habit" carries the band's signature electronic rock style, characterized by layers of distortion, sampling, and imposing drum beats.
Live Performances
• "Automatic Systematic Habit" has been performed live by the band and is frequently used as the opening song in their concerts.
Band Feedback
• Vocalist Shirley Manson, in an interview, noted that the band wanted to make an aggressive, energetic opener track for the album, hence "Automatic Systematic Habit" was born.
Critical Response
• The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its energetic beat and catchy lyrics.
Not Released as a Single
• Though it served as the opening track of the album, "Automatic Systematic Habit" was not released as a single.
Influence
• The song showcases Garbage's ability to merge their alternative rock roots with elements of electronic music - a versatility that helped establish the band as pioneers in the alternative and electronic rock genres.
Filming a Music Video
• Despite not being released as a single, the track received a music video that was made available on the band's official YouTube channel.

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