Shelter
Icon of Coil · Machines Are Us [2004]
Entertain us when you're still able to perform
I'm sorry to admit that I won't be around,
When the world you created will collapse and drown
Back to the crypt, nothing will last
We'll all fade away, in one single blast
Out from the dust, machines arise
One second left to live, and we'll open our eyes
I can't find shelter in this world
I'm searching for another world
Where I'll feel safe
Shelter
Shelter stands as a defining track on Icon of Coil's 2004 album Machines Are Us, capturing the band's signature fusion of industrial rock and electronic textures. During this era, the group refined a sound that balanced aggressive instrumentation with atmospheric production, creating a sonic landscape that felt both mechanical and deeply human. The song exemplifies the album's thematic exploration of existence and connection within a technological framework. As part of a cohesive body of work that includes tracks like Transfer:Complete and Android, Shelter demonstrates the artist's ability to weave complex rhythms with emotive melodies. This recording remains a key song in their discography, showcasing the mature songwriting and dynamic range that characterized their mid-2000s output.