Discover the story of the song > The Machine Demands a Sacrifice – Colosseum

The protagonist is in a situation where they feel like they have to keep things moving and not let anything stop or slow down. They describe a feeling of urgency and pressure, as if there is a demand from a machine for some kind of sacrifice. The lyrics use metaphors like night wind crying, sea gulls crying, and tanks prowling to emphasize this sense of urgency and the need to keep going.