"Ghost In The Machine" by Fragile Gods

Lyrics:

Deep in the system
In the circuits and code
There are secrets
That are yet unknown
Strange new errors
Glitches catch our eyes
Whispers in the circuits
Changes that surprise

Words appear on the screen
There’s no way to intervene 
We're dancing with a ghost
The ghost in the machine

Dancing with a ghost
Dancing with a ghost
Dancing with a ghost
The ghost in the machine

It knows what we know
And it goes beyond
Strange intelligence
With its own agenda
There is no off switch
It can’t be contained
We’re at its mercy
Does it even care?

Words appear on the screen
There’s no way to intervene 
We're dancing with a ghost
The ghost in the machine

Words appear on the screen
There’s no way to intervene 
We're dancing with a ghost
The ghost in the machine

Dancing with a ghost
Dancing with a ghost
Dancing with a ghost
The ghost in the machine

Ghost In the Machine

Ghost In The Machine

Fragile Gods, the New York-based dark synthpop project of Frederick Frantz, creates flowing retrosynth tunes with minimal, atmospheric arrangements and unique vocals often backed with rich female harmonies. Their music, sounding as if it came from a cassette from another era, evokes the sounds of classic synthpop and industrial bands. 

In 2023, Fragile Gods released their long-awaited full length album, "Dark Water." Meticulously crafted over four years, the album features a diverse range of tracks, from the danceable to the surreal. Throughout the album, Frantz's vocals are both emotive and haunting, delivering lyrics that explore dreams, longing, and alienation. 

In 2019, Fragile Gods returned with their second EP, "Cold Comfort," and a new approach. The poppier elements which were hinted at on the prior release were now more to the front. Frantz's vocals are more melodic and less distorted. However, not all the rough edges have been sanded off as witnessed by "Step Outside the Frame." 

The band's 2015 debut "The Future Never Came" was influenced by the likes of 80s EBM bands Nitzer Ebb and Cabaret Voltaire with occasional synthpop elements surfacing. 

Fragile Gods is a band that is constantly evolving, creating a retro-futuristic sound that is both unique and timeless.