Machine Gun Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ellathepoet 

Cover art for Machine Gun lyrics by Portishead

I think the song is about neurosis... that self doubt, when we do things against what we know is best for us, addiction, self-defeating thoughts and behavior, its an angry declaration of surrender.. possibly from a lack of faith... i also agree with hanibal's interpretation... its about someone stuck in a pattern perhaps a relationship or an inner struggle and they are fighting to get out...