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Dan Mangan — Robots
Album: Nice, Nice, Very Nice
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:03
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Oh I don't know what you've been told
But I don't get out much these days

Waking young and feeling old
The days are no longer my own,
To piss away the waking hours

But don't, don't don't, don't let them go
oh don't, don't don't, don't let them go to waste

The fire in my eye is fleeting now
Your robot heart is bleeding

Tried to be the Robot King
And settled for the robot boy

Ring the bells that still can ring
And sing your stupid head off
To the ones who are not listening

But don't, don't don't, don't let them go
Don't don't, don't don't, don't let them go to waste

The fire in my eye is fleeting now
Your robot heart is bleeding out

And I spent half of my life
In the customer service line
Flaws in the design
A sign of the times

And that little voice
In the back of your mind
Just wants you to know
Just hopes that you know

Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by

Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by

Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by


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Robots need love too
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
They want to be loved by you
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Posted 2 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
whoa. Not Black Francis? What a twin voice.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Saw this guy at a place called Meaford Hall...all alone with a guitar. He was the only act that evening. Totally captivated the place.  He said is from some Town call Wilfrid...I think I was the only one in the place who knew where it was as i drove through on the way to cottage country......it has a flashing yellow light at the only stop sign on the outskirts of "town".
Posted 3 years ago by billmce    [ Reply ]
Excellent! Love DM
Posted 4 years ago by cloudymcloudface    [ Reply ]
Damn! Haven't heard this in a while! Thanks RP. 
Posted 4 years ago by LikesEarCandy    [ Reply ]
The video for this song is really cute.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRcXULN6mp4
Posted 5 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
What a great lyric, and raw expression !
Good Chit / right here !

P.S Me thinketh the robots he refers to are just emotionally dead people ; <
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Wow, it seems like eons since I heard this played on RP! Last comment was 8 years ago--maybe it truly has been eons. Welcome back, Robots! I missed this song.
Posted 5 years ago by ProfessionalGeek    [ Reply ]
This sounds like something Bender would love.  Or hate.  I'm not sure.  But his emotional response would be extreme either way.
Posted 5 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:

 
Erm, Scraig?  Not a robot. An inflatable doll with kinda-realistic parts.  Biiiiiig difference. If you don't believe me, just try getting that buxom plastic girl to bring you a glass of water (or anything else.)

Sorry - this just tweaked the one over-the-top-twisted synapsis in my brain. {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Howdy folks. ListenerMan here with a tip: Set up Radio Paradise and an alternate station as a playlist in iTunes. When this song comes on, toggle the alternate station.

As an alternate to this, I can suggest "concrete mixer losing its brakes on a downhill and running into a nursery" or "8-ton semi filled with live hogs overturning on the freeway," both of which would be more pleasant than this dreck. 
 
I've actually witnessed an 8-ton semi filled with live hogs overturn on I-95 just north of the Baltimore beltway.  This happened many years ago, but the thought of those hogs running amok is still better than this song.  Down another notch to a 4.

Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
this song always reminds me of this artist, https://www.heartsandlaserbeams.com/

Posted 14 years ago by stuntmandan    [ Reply ]
 iam_overlord wrote:
This sounds like it might work better in a musical. You know, a musical about robots. . .
 
. . . Robots who need love!

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This sounds like it might work better in a musical. You know, a musical about robots. But just for straight up listening, no.
Posted 14 years ago by iam_overlord    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Howdy folks. ListenerMan here with a tip: Set up Radio Paradise and an alternate station as a playlist in iTunes. When this song comes on, toggle the alternate station.

As an alternate to this, I can suggest "concrete mixer losing its brakes on a downhill and running into a nursery" or "8-ton semi filled with live hogs overturning on the freeway," both of which would be more pleasant than this dreck. 
 
well said.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
This video does this song justice.



Posted 14 years ago by mountainman    [ Reply ]
I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
please no. i thought this was off the rotation.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
I DO love robots. This song, not so much. I'll give it a 4 - acceptable 

Posted 14 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
Love it.
Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
bääähhhh. ugly voice, ugly song....
Posted 14 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 rumblekg wrote:
this? after the silversun pickups?...wish the lead singer for the pickups would knock this guy out and smash an ipad over his head.

Silversun Pickups are one of my fave bands ever!! Dan Mangan is pretty damn good too. Peace and love man!
Right off to listen to some Slayer  {#War}
Posted 14 years ago by Weaselchops    [ Reply ]
Wow just heard him perform this song live in London, the guy is awesome live! Such a show man!
 
Posted 14 years ago by Weaselchops    [ Reply ]
keep it coming...
fun songs need airplay too {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by maximinimalist    [ Reply ]
..t was..
Posted 14 years ago by Zardozz    [ Reply ]
Great song! I saw him live in Hannover Germany Glocksee, great gig tha
Posted 14 years ago by Zardozz    [ Reply ]
this? after the silversun pickups?...wish the lead singer for the pickups would knock this guy out and smash an ipad over his head.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
I <3 Robots and look forward to our new computer overlords.

Posted 14 years ago by hughtwg    [ Reply ]
Like the old saying, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all..........................
i will now shut the hell up {#Sealed}
Posted 14 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, and like hearing it a lot. Maybe I need to see a doctor.
Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
This song is dedicated to the hardworking robot mini-subs trying to plug the Gulf Gusher.
Posted 14 years ago by Tall_T    [ Reply ]
This must be one of the most overplayed songs on RP at this time. Wouldn't be so bad if it was a decent song....
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Overplaying does nothing for this song. Down to a 5 and dropping every time I hear it. Please Bill, no more than once a week.

Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
Howdy folks. ListenerMan here with a tip: Set up Radio Paradise and an alternate station as a playlist in iTunes. When this song comes on, toggle the alternate station.

As an alternate to this, I can suggest "concrete mixer losing its brakes on a downhill and running into a nursery" or "8-ton semi filled with live hogs overturning on the freeway," both of which would be more pleasant than this dreck. 
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
my kids love this song
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Lets all sing along...apparently Dan Mangan doesn't know that the word 'robot' doesn't "sing" well...like the song though...
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Blah. {#Confused}

Posted 14 years ago by Skyhawk    [ Reply ]
Album retitled:

terrible, terrible, very terrible
{#Beat}{#Yell}{#Razz}{#Fire}{#Frustrated} 
Posted 14 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Gd, I hope they play Josie & the Sharks after this...
Posted 14 years ago by bigcat    [ Reply ]
Awful. Wish I could rate it lower than 1.

Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
pope johnny 5
Posted 14 years ago by piefection    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
This is why robots need love, too. Maybe if you're nice they'll animate your smilies.

 
{#Clap} I'm dying here - excellent comment.  (Uh, and I like the song, too. A little silliness breaks up the seriousity.)

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
don't know what you're listening to - this song's great {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
Heh, divided opinion on this song it seems. I, for one, love it!
Posted 14 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
 caazbroker wrote:
I don't quite understand why listeners hate this song so much - it's fun -sing songy - his voice is different.
 
Um, because it totally sucks?

Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
rpdevotee wrote:
I HATE this stupid song!
{#Puke}{#Yell}{#Beat}{#Frustrated}{#Fire}
This is why robots need love, too. Maybe if you're nice they'll animate your smilies.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
I don't quite understand why listeners hate this song so much - it's fun -sing songy - his voice is different.

Can't like them all - but at least RP is not afraid to play new artists - and songs that are different.

Lighten up some of you RP listeners!
Posted 14 years ago by caazbroker    [ Reply ]
Kept seeing this one roll through the LRC, but never got a chance to give it a listen! I really like it!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Love the clapping at the end of the song.  Sounds like most have bugged out before the end, only 4 or 5 gamers stuck around.  Probably most are family.   'come on kids...clap for daddy!...I SAID CLAP FOR DADDY!...I DON'T CARE IF YOU THINK THE SONG IS STUPID!  DADDY MAKES STUPID SONGS, THAT WHAT HE DOES!  NOW DON'T MAKE ME COME ACROSS THAT TABLE!'


Posted 14 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
I HATE this stupid song!
 {#Puke}{#Yell}{#Beat}{#Frustrated}{#Fire}
Posted 14 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Sounds similar to the Violent Femmes....
Posted 14 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]

{#Curtain} I love Robots too.


Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
I would give love back to this robot...if it would play radioparadise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXhsUPtsiLU
Posted 14 years ago by HMS_Beagle    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
I'm glad many RP listeners are muting this song when it plays because it then plays louder on my computer and I like it.
 
Lol... Glad to help you ;-)

Posted 14 years ago by michael_a_k    [ Reply ]
I'm glad many RP listeners are muting this song when it plays because it then plays louder on my computer and I like it.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 TheBorgBuilder wrote:

I'd rather hear a poor song on RP than listen to good advertisements!


 

I'd rather hear advertisements than this.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Please not again!!
Painful!
The title of the album is a serious contradiction with this song!
NOT NICE, NOT NICE, NOT NICE AT ALL!!
Posted 14 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
They play this song way to much...
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I couldn't agree more.  It seems that RP is in the Robots phase now.  Prior to this they played the Beck, "All My Family Died" depressing POS song every single day.

Hopefully the Robots kick won't last as long.

 rpdevotee wrote:
I have just muted RP...
The most irritating song on the list...and it gets played continually! {#Beat}{#Frustrated}{#Yell}
Dan Mangan must be a big cash RP supporter!
 


Posted 14 years ago by remoore    [ Reply ]
I kinda like this song, but everytime I hear it, it sticks in my head, and that is beginning to get quite irritating.  Please less plays.
Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
 Weaselchops wrote:
It never ceases to amaze me how with such an eclectic mix that RP plays, people feel the need to whine about one song. If all you want to hear is what you like, just fill your IPOD with all your favourite songs and stick it on random/repeat! {#Tongue-out}

 
Probably one one the best comments posted (if not the best) around

Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]

I'd rather hear a poor song on RP than listen to good advertisements!


Posted 14 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
.... and yet they never play "Cows with Guns"

{#Tongue}
Posted 14 years ago by katearhar    [ Reply ]
 Weaselchops wrote:
It never ceases to amaze me how with such an eclectic mix that RP plays, people feel the need to whine about one song. If all you want to hear is what you like, just fill your IPOD with all your favourite songs and stick it on random/repeat! {#Tongue-out}

 
That is the way to do it!  Whiners begone!

Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
I have just muted RP...
The most irritating song on the list...and it gets played continually! {#Beat}{#Frustrated}{#Yell}
Dan Mangan must be a big cash RP supporter!
Posted 14 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Robophiles love this song.
Posted 14 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
I don't like the dude's voice, but I do kinda like the song.
Posted 14 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
blech!
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
It never ceases to amaze me how with such an eclectic mix that RP plays, people feel the need to whine about one song. If all you want to hear is what you like, just fill your IPOD with all your favourite songs and stick it on random/repeat! {#Tongue-out}

Posted 14 years ago by Weaselchops    [ Reply ]
I created an account and logged in 4 songs after the fact just to have the ability to convey how much I despise this song!!
Repetitive, not funny, not cute, not true!  Obnoxious...I expect more from RP!  {#Frustrated}
Posted 14 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Dreadful.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop! It was cute the first dozen times ...
Posted 14 years ago by Mojo_LA    [ Reply ]
I fought it and fought it....but this song and this guys voice has grown on me!!!!!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
oh HELL yes.
Posted 14 years ago by joshtime    [ Reply ]
Ring the bells that still can ring
And sing your stupid head off
To the ones who are not listening

Posted 14 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
7 {#Arrow} 8

Makes me smile every time I hear it.

Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]


OK, but seriously . . .  this song is like ice picks in my ears.


Posted 14 years ago by piefection    [ Reply ]
Hmm be nice if Amazon UK were selling the album for less than £45!!! :(
Posted 14 years ago by Weaselchops    [ Reply ]
WTF?
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 zerosomething wrote:
One of the first books I ever read as a kid. No wonder I like this song.
  
 
  Holy crap!!!! I forgot about that one. I remember it now!!!! What a ride in the way back machine.
I always thought the cover art sucked and that I could do a better job.

Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
please noooooooo....stop....i'm going to the bathroom and just sitting down...then coming back out in 3 minutes...please don't play this again.
Posted 14 years ago by rumblekg    [ Reply ]
 sheshrey wrote:

Im a robot so I can really relate to the song


 

yodasan_magoo
I love my robot but what do I get in return?  Can't hold a job, comes home late stinkn drunk, and never puts the toilet seat down.{#Arghhh}

  {#Lol}   The song is all right but the comments page is hilarious. {#Lol} 

Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
I like this song, but also wonder why the rush to burnout by overplaying.
 
yea, it's really headed there and fast.
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
flipfish wrote:
...I don't understand why I have had to hear it so mant times.......no one should have to hear this.
I like this song, but also wonder why the rush to burnout by overplaying.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Brings to mind a grown-up Paolo Nutinni :)

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:



 

I gotta say I agree, this is just an annoying tune and I don't understand why I have had to hear it so mant times.......no one should have to hear this.
Posted 14 years ago by flipfish    [ Reply ]
Roomba
Posted 14 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
 zaiga101 wrote:
This is one of the worst songs I have ever hear in my entire life. The singers voice is a grinding annoying noise. The music is sooo boring and repetitive. It goes on for way too long. So surprised it gets played nearly every day on radio paradise.
 


Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
One of the first books I ever read as a kid. No wonder I like this song.
  
 
Posted 14 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
I kinda thought I liked this song in the beginning. I never thought overplay on RP would ruin a song for me, but I think it has with this one. 
Posted 14 years ago by swell_sailor    [ Reply ]
{#Curtain}  This song makes me laugh ... and rub my computer keys with a softer touch. {#Arrowl}
Posted 14 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet    [ Reply ]
This is the worst song I have ever hear in my entire life. The singers voice is a grinding annoying noise. The music is sooo boring and repetitive. It goes on for way too long and makes me so angry when I hear it. So surprised it gets played nearly every day on radio paradise.
Posted 14 years ago by zaiga101    [ Reply ]
 Aural_not_Oral wrote:
Robots don't really want or need love, of course.

 
That's why they sing

Share and Enjoy
Share and Enjoy
Journey through life
With a plastic boy
Or Girl by your side
Let your pal be your guide
And when it breaks down
Or starts to annoy
Or grinds when it moves
And gives you no joy
Cos it's eaten your hat
Or had sex with your cat
Bled oil on your floor
Or ripped off your door
You get to the point
You can't stand any more
Bring it to us, we won't give a fig
We'll tell you, 'Go stick your head in a pig'.
{#Propeller}
https://www.hhgproject.org/media/Share_and_Enjoy.mp3

Posted 14 years ago by Slarti    [ Reply ]
robots

Posted 14 years ago by piefection    [ Reply ]
Something about his rounded swelling Ethel Mermanish delivery reminds me of that nancyboy Rufus Wainwright.
Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
heard one too many times now between downloading it and RP
 
Posted 14 years ago by sheshrey    [ Reply ]
how true. love a robot today!
Posted 14 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
The raspiness in his voice is growing on me even more.  I couldn't get this one out of my head yesterday.
Posted 14 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Robots don't really want or need love, of course.
Humans may grow fond of social robots, but the 'robot' does not need that.
A power source and instructions to carry out, that's it. 

The Sean Young robot from Blade Runner, though....   If only


Posted 14 years ago by Aural_not_Oral    [ Reply ]

Obnoxious


Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
The cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. And they want to get your love any way they can.
Posted 14 years ago by potatomutant    [ Reply ]
A nice reminder that on Valentine's Day, even robots need love too!

Posted 14 years ago by Calendar    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:
...more pictures of lovable robots!
 
as requested...                                    



Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I love my robot but what do I get in return?  Can't hold a job, comes home late stinkn drunk, and never puts the toilet seat down.{#Arghhh}
Posted 14 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]

Im a robot so I can really relate to the song


Posted 14 years ago by sheshrey    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
I guess he hasn't seen the Terminator movies...
 
Maybe the Terminators were just so pissed off because they didn't get enough love.

Posted 14 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
...more pictures of lovable robots!
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
I like this song but they are starting to play it to much and its starting to wear thin on me...
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Clear 10+.
The first song I want to comment here, as I wish I can give it 11.
Posted 14 years ago by ipse    [ Reply ]
I always pause when I hear this song.  Cute video, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRcXULN6mp4&feature=related
Posted 14 years ago by Hoosier    [ Reply ]
Quirky! 

I'm reading the comments of others that say they like this song more, the more often they hear it.  I think its fun, but I have a feeling it will get old quickly.  Que no?
Posted 14 years ago by mrandrew    [ Reply ]
That song was nice... nice.. very nice.
Posted 14 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Dang, I like this song more every time I hear it. 7 —> 8
Posted 14 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
Second listen 7>8
Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
I had tuned out for a moment, and tuned back in, and the very first words I heard were "they want to be loved by robots".

A bit odd.
Posted 14 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
9 -> 10

 
Posted 14 years ago by jehahn    [ Reply ]

umh, sorry to all you h8trs, but this song is very cool...  I love the charming and simplistic "nonsense" of the lyrics.  I love the brass (trumpet, trombones & tuba??) 

This song makes me smile and think about how transitory "right now" is...   

Anyway, I think this song is pretty damn cool!


Posted 14 years ago by Gatlinburger    [ Reply ]