P-Machinery

Propaganda's song 'P-Machinery' delves into the dehumanizing effects of industrialization and mechanization on society. The repetitive use of words like 'power,' 'force,' 'motion,' and 'drive' sets the tone for a world dominated by machines, where human individuality and emotions are suppressed. The lyrics paint a picture of people walking in 'joyless lanes' and following 'loud commands,' suggesting a loss of autonomy and a life dictated by the relentless pace of machinery.

The song also explores the theme of false hope and manipulated truths. Phrases like 'another hope feeds another dream' and 'another truth installed by the machine' imply that the promises made by this mechanized world are empty and deceptive. The 'secret wish' and 'marrying of lies' further emphasize the idea that what people are led to believe is far from reality. This creates a sense of disillusionment, as 'common sense denies' the truths propagated by the machine.

The imagery of 'rotating wheels of destiny' and 'machines call out for followers' evokes a dystopian landscape where human lives are controlled by mechanical forces. The 'calls of the machines drowning in the steam' symbolize the overpowering influence of technology, which drowns out individual voices and desires. The song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing technology to dominate human life, urging listeners to question the 'truths' presented by these powerful forces and to seek genuine human connections and autonomy.