Automatic Lyrics - Tokio Hotel

Automatic by Tokio Hotel

"Automatic" by Tokio Hotel explores the theme of unreciprocated love, portraying a relationship where the partner's responses and emotions feel mechanical and devoid of genuine affection. The song reflects on the pain of loving someone who seems incapable of real emotional connection.

• Producers: Patrick Benzner, Dave Roth, David Jost & Peter Hoffmann


• Release Date: September 22, 2009


• Writers: Dave Roth, Patrick Benzner, David Jost, Tom Kaulitz & Bill Kaulitz


• Composer: Dave Roth, Patrick Benzner, David Jost & Tom Kaulitz


• Lyricist: Dave Roth, Patrick Benzner, David Jost & Bill Kaulitz


• Distributor: Universal Music Group


• Co-Producer: Bill Kaulitz & Tom Kaulitz


• Additional Production: Kristian Nord


• Background Vocals: Tom Kaulitz, Georg Listing & Gustav Schäfer


• Bass: Georg Listing


• Percussion: Tom Kaulitz & Gustav Schäfer


• Piano: Tom Kaulitz


• Keyboards: Tom Kaulitz & Georg Listing


• Programmer: Dave Roth, Patrick Benzner & Kristian Nord


• Drums: Gustav Schäfer


• Guitar: Tom Kaulitz


• Vocals: Bill Kaulitz


• Mixing Engineer: Patrick Benzner, Dave Roth & David Jost


• Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen


• Label: Universal Music Group & Island Records


• Copyright ©: Hoffmann Benzner Roth & Jost GbR


• Phonographic Copyright ℗: Hoffmann Benzner Roth & Jost GbR


• Recorded At: Howland Studios (Venice, CA), Henson Studios (Los Angeles, CA), Eargasm Studios (Santa Monica, CA) & Hastings Audio Network (Hamburg, Germany)


• Tags: Rock, In English, Deutschland, Alternative Rock, Pop-Rock

Annotations and Meaning.

[Verse 1]

In the opening line, Bill Kaulitz refers to his companion as "automatic," comparing her to a machine with a heart like an engine. Her feelings and acts appear scripted and lack sincerity, which distresses him.

[Chorus]

The chorus underlines the lack of genuine affection in his partner. Despite this, he wonders why he continues to love her, emphasizing the internal turmoil and emotional suffering of being in a one-way relationship.

[Verse 2]

The second lyric builds on the notion of automation, contrasting the partner's predictable conduct to cars at a crossroads. The repeated pattern of their interactions, along with the emotional distance, further alienates him.

[Bridge]

The bridge emphasizes the mechanistic picture, implying that his partner's every move and feeling is predetermined, making the relationship feel lifeless and nauseating.

[Post-Chorus]

The repeated term "Automatic" in the post-chorus emphasizes the core subject of emotional detachment, as well as the robotic character of his partner's reactions.

This song depicts the difficulties of loving someone who is unable to reciprocate genuine emotions, and it reflects the anguish and heartache of such a relationship.