Automaton - Abney Park

Automaton fights for his family

Protecting them from the threats all around

But deep in his chest is one broken gear

It keeps his feet dragging on the ground

Well, it burns when he runs, and he coughs when he jumps

It grinds and it scrapes when he flies

He’s not sure if he’s got a better one around

And if he pulls it, he could die

Well, every year the gear gets looser

Shaking, rattling, rusty and bent

And every year automaton fingers the sore

And wonders if he will live through the rent

Well, it burns when he runs, and he coughs when he jumps

It grinds and it scrapes when he flies

He’s not sure if he’s got a better one around

And if he pulls it, he could die

Automaton fights for his family

Protecting them from the threats all around

But deep in his chest is one broken gear

It keeps his feet dragging on the ground

Well, it burns when he runs, and he coughs when he jumps

It grinds and it scrapes when he flies

He’s not sure if he’s got a better one around

And if he pulls it, he could die

Well, it burns when he runs, and he coughs when he jumps

It grinds and it scrapes when he flies

He’s not sure if he’s got a better one around

And if he pulls it, he could die