Machine and the Krow (feat. Father Before Me)

The Machine and the Krow was covered by Father Before Me for the I.V update. Unlike the original's ethereal vibe, this cover has a punk rock style. The single was released on May 9th, 2023.

The song goes by multiple names, sometimes just "Machine and the Krow" like on Spotify, "Machine and the Krow (feat. Father Before Me)", or BandCamp's "Machine and the Krow I.V (Father Before Me Edition)."

Some of the lyrics are slightly altered, such as "That only I would say so many things that you would find obscene" being "That I would never say so many things that you would find obscene."

Lyrics

I am awake
I am walking in this scene
You say to me "I am only a machine."
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
I shake my head:
"You are the best friend that I've ever had."

I am asleep
I am dreaming in this scene
I've got a crow, and the Crow's name is Marlene
She has no wings she was never a "Fly bird."
She was the worst friend that I've ever had

Let's meet in a dream
And I will laugh because you are only a silly old machine
Nobody I know cares about a dumb machine
Lets meet in a dream
And I will laugh because you are only a silly old machine
Nobody I know cares about a dumb machine

You say that "that was mean"
That I would never say so many things that you would find obscene
To watch my tongue so I don't hurt nobody else
Then I turn to her
Her face is screwed up in this agonizing, painful, crying stare.
Her head begins to spark as water lines her face.
I loved my machine
I didn't mean to break her plastic body
Wasn't this a dream?
I would never say that if this was not a dream!