Lyrics
And life is very difficult, when you're in the crowd
Life is challenging when part of a crowd, facing difficulties of conformity.
When you're in the crowd, you see things as they really are
In the crowd, one gains a clear, unfiltered perspective on reality.
You can smell the fear and hate, generated by all around -
The collective fear and hate in the crowd are palpable and influential.
I want to breakaway, but the ties are too strong
Expresses a desire to break free from societal ties, though they are strong.
want to go on holiday, but the crowd says I can't
The crowd's expectations hinder personal desires like taking a holiday.
See life is very different, when you're in the crowd
Life is markedly different when part of a crowd, with its own challenges.
Oh, sometimes in the night, I wish I was faraway
Expresses a nighttime longing to be far away from the crowd's influence.
But then I realize, even escape will be in vain
Realization that even escaping from the crowd may not bring true freedom.
I want to close my eyes and be like the rest
Desire to conform, to close one's eyes and be like everyone else.
I mean, nobody wants to die, although the crowd say they do
Contrasts the individual will to live with the crowd's contradictory perspective.
Look, life is very intricate, when you're in the crowd
Life is complex and intricate when part of the crowd, navigating challenges.
Life becomes the movies
Life transforms into a cinematic experience within the context of the crowd.
And everyone has a role
Each person in the crowd plays a designated role in this collective drama.
It's easy being the actor
Highlighting the ease of being an actor when the crowd is the main focus.
When the combine's the only star -
Emphasizes the dominance of societal norms (the combine) in this collective drama.
Sunday papers
Mentions various elements of media representation like Sunday papers and dailies.
And the dailies
Continues the reference to media, highlighting the crowd's influence.
Ena Sharples
Reference to Ena Sharples, possibly symbolizing traditional societal expectations.
Page 3 girls
Mentions Page 3 girls, pointing to media's objectification and influence.
News at ten
References the News at Ten, highlighting the impact of media on perception.
War in Rhodesia
Brings in the war in Rhodesia as a distant concern within the collective consciousness.
Far away
Highlights the geographic distance of the war, making it seem less immediate.
In a distant land
Despite global issues, the speaker asserts that they are 'alright' within the crowd.
But we're alright
Comfort and warmth felt within the crowd, emphasizing a sense of security.
We're nice and warm here
The crowd shields individuals, preventing harm from external forces.
No one to hurt us
No external threats in the crowd, but potential harm may come from within.
Except ourselves
Recognizes that the primary source of harm within the crowd is internal.
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