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Dallas was known for trying to project an image that was very efficient and businesslike [machine] but also deliberate about showing itself as relatively classy and gracious [soft], at least in contrast to other cities of the region.
In the late 60s, Soft Machine might be the MOST British sounding band this side of Fairport Convention. I'm from Dallas and this gave me a huge laugh, never even considered people thought this was a reference to the band! I couldn't begin to tell you what the lyric means though!
Dallas was known for trying to project an image that was very efficient and businesslike [machine] but also deliberate about showing itself as relatively classy and gracious [soft], at least in contrast to other cities of the region. Hence a soft machine.
There was also a British rock band by the name of Soft Machine, in the late 60's to early 70's. The Pop-O-Pies, on their version of "Truckin'" sang: "Dallas, got a soft-drink machine..."
Just keep truckin' on. Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street. Chicago, New York, Detroit and its all the same street. Your typical city involved in a typical daydream. Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings. Dallas got a soft machine.
Sep 21, 2017 · “Mr. Natural had a bunch of sayings. One of them was ‘Keep on Truckin’,’ which was the spirit of our song.” There are also more obvious references to the band’s infamous arrest in New Orleans,...
[Verse 1] Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street. Chicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street. Your typical city involved in a typical daydream. Hang it up and see...
