Lyrics
Well he's a creature without a care
Describing a person as carefree but limited in choices due to external influences.
Except for the fact that he'll only wear
Emphasizing the restricted wardrobe choices influenced by external factors.
The things he sees in magazines
Refers to the person's fashion choices being solely based on what is portrayed in magazines.
He is a victim of mass production
Labels the person as a victim of mass production, highlighting conformity.
I was brought up with my own beliefs
The singer's upbringing instilled personal beliefs and values.
And well, I prided myself on being free
The singer took pride in being independent and free-thinking.
But the powers-that-be invaded me
External forces or authorities invaded the singer's freedom, possibly a metaphorical intrusion.
Looking for some weapons of mass destruction
References the search for weapons of mass destruction, possibly commenting on political or societal issues.
The first time that I met my mate
Describes the first meeting with a significant other.
Was in a building that houses the things I hate
Met in a place that represents things the singer dislikes or opposes.
But she seemed to feel the things I feel
The mate understands and shares the singer's feelings.
She is the object of my affection
Declares affection for the mate, positioning her as an important person.
I never thought that you'd care
Expresses surprise that the mate cares, suggesting unexpected emotions.
I can't believe that you're still living there
Surprised that the mate still resides in a disliked place.
But you'll always be the last who sees
Despite circumstances, the mate remains the last to witness certain aspects.
You are a victim of mass production
Declares the mate as a victim of mass production, mirroring earlier characterization.
Well I've seen it all before but that's not for me to say
Reflection on past experiences but with a reluctance to provide details.
We'll live
An assertion of living despite challenges or hardships.
We'll die
An acknowledgment of mortality.
We'll never say goodbye
Rejecting the conventional idea of saying goodbye.
Cause we're not supposed to be here anyway
Highlighting a sense of not belonging or being out of place.
Well he's a creature without a care
Repetition of the characterization of a carefree person with limited choices.
Except for the fact that he'll only wear out
Re-emphasizing the restricted wardrobe influenced by external factors.
The things he sees in magazines
Restating the limitation of fashion choices based on magazine influence.
He is a victim of mass production
Reiteration of the person as a victim of mass production, reinforcing the conformity theme.
I was brought up with my own beliefs
Reiterates the singer's upbringing with personal beliefs and values.
And well, I prided myself on being free
Reiterates the singer's pride in independence and free thinking.
But the powers-that-be invaded me
Reiterates the intrusion of external forces or authorities into the singer's life.
Looking for some weapons of mass destruction
Reiterates the search for weapons of mass destruction, maintaining a socio-political commentary.
Well I've seen it all before but that's not for me to say
Reiteration of having seen it all before but refraining from detailed explanations.
We'll live
Reaffirms the commitment to living despite challenges.
We'll die
Reaffirms the acknowledgment of mortality.
We'll never say goodbye
Reiterates the rejection of conventional goodbyes.
Cause we're not supposed to be here anyway
Repeats the sense of not belonging or being in an unconventional situation.
Well he's a creature without a care
Restates the characterization of a carefree person with limited choices.
Except for the fact that he'll only wear out
Re-emphasizes the restricted wardrobe influenced by external factors.
The things he sees in magazines
Reiterates the limitation of fashion choices based on magazine influence.
He is a victim of mass production
Reiterates the person as a victim of mass production, emphasizing conformity.
I never thought that you'd care
Reiterates surprise that the mate cares, continuing the theme of unexpected emotions.
I can't believe that you're still living there
Repeats surprise that the mate still resides in a disliked place.
But you'll always be the last who see's
Reiterates that the mate remains the last to witness certain aspects, maintaining a sense of uniqueness.
You are a victim of mass production
Repeats the declaration of the mate as a victim of mass production, underlining the
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