Had to Hear Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mightyorphan 

Cover art for Had to Hear lyrics by Real Estate

I hear it as "idle machine" as well. He's on an idling motorcycle thus out on his own as it's typically for a single rider). Also, he refers to a horizon and a landscape suggesting being outside, perhaps on the road.

But I like the 'addled machine' take on it as well. : )

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