Ordinary Man
Unveiling Life's Mask: Jake Anthony's Tale of an Ordinary Man
Lyrics
I met a man who wears a funny face
The narrator encounters a man with a distinctive or peculiar appearance.
His eyes are never shown
The man's eyes are always concealed or hidden from view.
But through the years I've known
Over the years, the narrator has become acquainted with this man.
He wears a mask smiling day to day
The man wears a figurative mask, presenting a happy demeanor daily.
And others wave
Despite others acknowledging him, they do not linger or stay around.
But they don't stay
People interact briefly with him, and then move on.
He asks for peace, is it all that much
The man desires peace and questions whether it is too much to ask for.
Turns linen skies to blue
He has the ability to bring positivity, transforming gloomy situations into happiness.
It's good for me and you
This positivity benefits both the narrator and others.
And every night when the sun is down
Each evening, when the sun sets, he closes off his surroundings.
He draws the shade
He maintains privacy, similar to any other day.
Like any other day
His routine is consistent and ordinary.
Ordinary Man
The man is described as an ordinary person.
He's an Ordinary Man
Reiteration of the man being an ordinary individual.
Ordinary Man
Repeat of describing him as an ordinary person.
He's an Ordinary Man
Again, emphasizing that he is just an ordinary man.
When things are bad he turns the page
During difficult times, he turns a new chapter or finds a way to cope.
Lives life without a care
He lives life with a carefree attitude, but it's not always easy.
Still it's hard to bear
Despite his carefree demeanor, there are still challenges that are difficult to endure.
Out of his shell it's a whole new world
When he opens up, a different, more expansive world is revealed.
Works his nine to five
He works a standard job from nine to five to sustain himself.
To keep himself alive
The routine of working to survive is a part of his life.
He's an Ordinary Man
Reiteration of him being an ordinary man.
Just an Ordinary Man
Emphasizing again that he is just an ordinary person.
Ordinary Man
Repeating the description of the man as an ordinary individual.
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