Lyrics
He's a modern man and he's working very hard
He is a contemporary individual who puts significant effort into his work.
Says he's trying to advance but he can't get far
Despite his efforts, he feels unable to progress or move forward.
He's a modern man who's become a bore
He has become uninteresting and tedious.
Takes the 6 AM from the northern shore
He takes the 6 AM train from the northern part of the area.
He arrives at eight drinks his coffee cold
Upon arrival at 8 AM, he drinks his coffee when it's already cold.
In a line he waits with stories told
He waits in a line, engaging in conversations where stories are shared.
About the modern man
The stories revolve around the characteristics of the modern man.
Modern man
Reiteration emphasizing his modernity.
Everyone can tell him what he mustn't do
Others are quick to advise him on what he shouldn't be doing.
They will even try to change his point of view
People attempt to alter his perspective.
Better get your act together modern man
He is urged to get himself organized and aligned.
Nobody on Earth will ever understand
The modern man feels misunderstood by everyone on the planet.
About the modern man
Reflection on the various aspects of the modern man.
Modern man
Reiteration emphasizing his modernity.
Modern man who is tired of the game
He is exhausted or weary of the societal system or routine.
They have given him a number
Although he's identified with a number, his individual identity remains unknown.
But they still don't know his name
A repetition emphasizing the lack of recognition of his personal identity.
He's a modern man who emerges from the hole
He emerges from a confined or constrained situation.
Takes the BMT trades a token for his soul
Symbolically, he exchanges something (token) important for his daily existence.
Modern man who's been taken for the ride, but
He has been deceived or manipulated, but he's learned to experience emotions and knows he can endure.
He's learned how to feel he knows he can survive
He has gained emotional resilience despite the challenges faced.
He's a modern man
Reiteration emphasizing his modernity.
Modern man
-He's a modern man
-Modern man
-Modern man
Final reiteration emphasizing his modernity.
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