Mars For the Rich
Red Mars: A Ballad of Disparity and Longing
Lyrics
Red Mars for the rich
Expressing that Mars is a destination for the wealthy.
I'm just a poor boy
The speaker identifies as a poor individual.
Living frugally
Living a simple and economical lifestyle.
I see Mars on TV
Observing Mars through media or technology.
I see people happy
Noting the apparent happiness of those on Mars.
I work fields with
Engaged in manual labor with hands suffering from blisters.
Blistered fingers
Continuation of the physical toll of hard work.
I look starward
Gazing toward the stars with aspirations.
That world has no place for me
Feeling excluded from the prosperous world of Mars.
Red Mars
Reiteration of the association of Mars with wealth.
The czars
Reference to powerful figures, possibly in control.
Live large
Highlighting the lavish lifestyle of those on Mars.
Red Mars for the rich, rich
Re-emphasizing Mars as a haven for the wealthy.
Mars for the privileged
Describing Mars as a place for the privileged.
Earth for the poor
Contrast between Mars and Earth in terms of social status.
Mars terraforming slowly
Slow transformation of Mars, possibly through terraforming.
Earth has been deformed
Suggesting a negative impact on Earth, possibly environmental.
Just forget it, ya ain't coming here
Discouraging the idea of coming to Mars due to high costs.
The ticket's too dear
Affirmation of the expensive nature of the journey to Mars.
I stare sadly into my beer
Expressing sadness or resignation while contemplating.
That world has no place for me
Reiteration of feeling out of place in the Martian society.
Red Mars
Repeating the association of Mars with wealth and power.
The czars
Reference to authoritative figures, possibly rulers.
Live large
Emphasizing the extravagant lifestyle of Martian elites.
Red Mars for the rich, rich, rich
Repeating the theme of Mars as a realm for the wealthy.
Red Mars
Reiteration of the association of Mars with wealth and power.
The czars
Reference to authoritative figures, possibly rulers.
Live large
Emphasizing the extravagant lifestyle of Martian elites.
Red Mars for the rich, rich, rich, rich
Final emphasis on Mars being a realm exclusively for the rich.
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