Ugly Man
Unveiling the Soul: Gino Vannelli's Reflections in 'Ugly Man'
Lyrics
Who am I
Expressing existential questioning and self-reflection about identity.
To the rabble and the wise
Acknowledging the presence of both common people ("rabble") and the wise in the world.
Am I just a young and shallow face that years erase
Wondering if one's identity is superficial, subject to the effects of time.
Am I more than that
Pondering if there is more to oneself beyond external appearances.
Oh do they wonder how can I
Reflecting on the perception of others and their curiosity about the speaker's capabilities.
Bring the world beneath this guise
Contemplating the ability to influence or control the world in disguise.
In the silence of my languished soul
Describing a deep, silent struggle within the speaker's soul.
Lies a truth unknown
Revealing an unknown truth hidden within the speaker's inner self.
Oh yes I am
Affirming the speaker's existence.
I am just an ugly man
Acknowledging personal imperfections and portraying oneself as unattractive.
Alone
Expressing a sense of solitude and being alone.
I work no day with self deception
Admitting engagement in self-deception without specifying the nature of it.
All that I am
Identifying oneself as a common and insignificant entity.
Is one common grain of sand
Comparing oneself to a small, common grain of sand.
But the sun does rise for every man alive
Highlighting the universal truth that the sun rises for every individual.
And how my heart is clear cause I have from what I do
Stating clarity of heart derived from one's actions and choices.
And I do just what I am
Affirming alignment with one's true self and actions.
Oh no man is born a starless sky 'neath his naked hide
Metaphorically portraying the vulnerability of humanity, comparing it to a starless sky beneath the skin.
Lord yes I am
Reaffirming existence and contemplating luck or fortune.
Maybe I'm a lucky man
Suggesting the possibility of being fortunate despite perceived imperfections.
Inside
Reflecting on the inner self or essence.
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