Mono:Overload

Icon of Coil · Machines Are Us [2004]

No clemency, no elastic rules

Good for nothing, no odyssey

Need to re-deploy my troops

Never been this clear-sighted

As I am in captivity

I'm just an imitation of my self

Now I crawl, I need forgiveness

I know my life is about to end

Of all the big mistakes I've done

The small ones will remain

Now I fight, with impunity

The battle never ends

Of all the big mistakes I've done

The small ones will remain

Below zero, below my need for words

Feel you lifeform, not human

Need to re-deploy my troops

No clemency, no elastic rules

Mono overload

I walk away, out from hiding

Into the field of wired shadows

I long for the touch of something real

Mono:Overload

Mono:Overload stands as a defining track from Icon of Coil's 2004 album, Machines Are Us. The song captures the band's signature blend of industrial and electronic rock, characterized by driving rhythms and atmospheric textures. As part of a cohesive record exploring themes of technology and human interaction, the track exemplifies the group's ability to merge mechanical precision with emotional resonance. The recording showcases the band's mature sound during this era, balancing aggressive instrumentation with melodic sensibilities. Fans of the genre will recognize the distinct production quality that helped solidify Icon of Coil's reputation within the electronic music landscape. This work remains a key song in their discography, reflecting the creative energy and sonic experimentation that defined their mid-2000s output.