Never The Machine Again
Soundgarden · Other Songs - Soundgarden
it won't live if I die
machine has no heart to give
heart it takes could be mine
come on
come down
come out from where you hide
follows me down the river
shadows me through the sky
a sideways glance in the mirror
stalemate machine in a tie
come on
come down
come out from where you hide
get up
get off
get on with your life
forever means all is not seen
never means forever brings everything
I fashion will and desire
always I and I survive
mercurial mind the fire
ferrivorous direction and drive
come on
come down
come out from where you hide
get up
get off
get on with your life
presently, I see myself clearer
why time I visualize
I spy device in the mirror
checkmate watch machine die
Never The Machine Again
Never The Machine Again stands as a defining track from Soundgarden's 1991 breakthrough album, Badmotorfinger. The song captures the band's signature blend of heavy, sludgy riffs and dynamic shifts, showcasing Chris Cornell's commanding vocal range. Thematically, the track explores the tension between human emotion and mechanical indifference, a recurring motif in the group's grunge-era output. Musically, it features a distinctive, chugging guitar line that drives the composition forward, contrasting with moments of atmospheric quiet. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, the recording helped solidify Soundgarden's reputation for complex song structures and powerful performances within the alternative rock landscape. The song remains a staple of their live sets, reflecting the enduring impact of their mid-nineties discography.