Mechanical Man
Green Day · Other Songs - Green Day
[Performed by Billie Joe Armstrong]
I ain't a politician
I'm just a bad musician
Whatcha gonna do for me?
Do you have a taste for
Sex and blood and hate, or
Really good LSD
I'd like to start a band with
I'll sing and you can
Learn to play the tambourine
Here's an invitation
No time for hesitation
Come and join my family
[Chorus]
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
Half a cup satanical
Teaspoon puritanical
Stir it with a bloody hand
Quarter cup messiahcal
Sprinkle of maniacle
Now I'm a mechanical man
I'll give you the heads up
Come on and get your legs up
This is called the family jam
Together we'll stay hidden
Wait for Armageddon
Stick it to the man
[Chorus]
[Charlie (laughs):] "Watch this shit,
woman! Gonna learn somethin' right now."
[Singing]
Open up the curtains
Then we'll start hurting
Come on lets do the creepy crawl
The shows about to go down
Come I got the low down
Together we'll make Hollywood fall
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
You look at me and what do you see?
A half a cup satanical, a teaspoon puritanical,
Stirred with a bloody hand
A quarter cup messiahcal, a sprinkle of maniacal
And now I'm a mechanical man
A half a cup satanical, a teaspoon puritanical,
Stirred with a bloody hand
A quarter cup messiahcal, a sprinkle of maniacal
And now I'm a mechanical man
I ain't a politician
I'm just a bad musician
Whatcha gonna do for me?
Do you have a taste for
Sex and blood and hate, or
Really good LSD
I'd like to start a band with
I'll sing and you can
Learn to play the tambourine
Here's an invitation
No time for hesitation
Come and join my family
[Chorus]
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
Half a cup satanical
Teaspoon puritanical
Stir it with a bloody hand
Quarter cup messiahcal
Sprinkle of maniacle
Now I'm a mechanical man
I'll give you the heads up
Come on and get your legs up
This is called the family jam
Together we'll stay hidden
Wait for Armageddon
Stick it to the man
[Chorus]
[Charlie (laughs):] "Watch this shit,
woman! Gonna learn somethin' right now."
[Singing]
Open up the curtains
Then we'll start hurting
Come on lets do the creepy crawl
The shows about to go down
Come I got the low down
Together we'll make Hollywood fall
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
What's my recipe?
I live inside of you
But you don't belong to me
I'm a reflection of you
You look at me and what do you see?
A half a cup satanical, a teaspoon puritanical,
Stirred with a bloody hand
A quarter cup messiahcal, a sprinkle of maniacal
And now I'm a mechanical man
A half a cup satanical, a teaspoon puritanical,
Stirred with a bloody hand
A quarter cup messiahcal, a sprinkle of maniacal
And now I'm a mechanical man
Mechanical Man - Green Day
Released as part of Green Day's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown, Mechanical Man stands as a defining track of the band's post-punk revival era. The song features a driving, industrial rhythm that mirrors the album's themes of societal decay and technological alienation. With its aggressive guitar work and vocal delivery, the recording captures the raw energy characteristic of Green Day's later discography. It serves as a powerful commentary on modern life, resonating with listeners who appreciate the band's ability to blend punk roots with contemporary social critique. The track remains a staple of their live performances, showcasing the enduring impact of their musical evolution.