What do you think Mr. Roboto means?

Styx - Mr. Roboto Meaning

Album cover for Mr. Roboto album cover

Song Released: 1983


Mr. Roboto Lyrics

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai

You're wondering who I am-machine or mannequin
With parts made in Japan, I am the modren man

I've got a secret I've been hiding under my...

  1. blue
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    Oct 7th 2005 !⃝

    This song is basically about man being overthrown by robots, which he created. This can be seen in the song, when they sing: "The problem's plain to see/ Too much technology/ Machines to save our lives/ Machines dehumanize/" Meaning, even though robots can help us and "save our lives," they can also have a negative effect and "dehumanize," or, kill the humans and take over.

  2. Duran Fan
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    Jun 22nd 2005 !⃝

    The song says, "domo erugoto , Mr Roboto." Domo erugoto is Japanese for "thank you".

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