Lyrics
See the man standing in the rain
Observing a man standing in the rain.
Must be waiting for the train
Suggesting the man might be waiting for a train.
All the people they stop and stare
People around stop and stare at something unusual.
But there's nobody there
Contrast between the perception of others and the absence of a discernible presence.
Psychotic reaction
Introduction of the term "Psychotic reaction."
Hell in disguise
Suggesting that the psychotic reaction is a form of hell in disguise.
Psychotic reaction
Reiteration of the term "Psychotic reaction."
The old man dies
Indication that an old man is experiencing the consequences of the psychotic reaction.
Hearing words of things unspoken
Reference to hearing unspoken words, possibly reflecting hidden emotions or thoughts.
The telephone is broken
Mention of a broken telephone, suggesting a breakdown in communication.
All the people waiting in a line
People waiting in line, questioning if time can be spared.
Can you spare the time
Implicit plea for time or attention.
Psychotic reaction
Reiteration of "Psychotic reaction."
Hell in disguise
Reiteration of the idea that the psychotic reaction is a form of hell in disguise.
Psychotic reaction
Reiteration of the term "Psychotic reaction."
The old man dies
Reiteration of the old man experiencing the consequences of the psychotic reaction.
See the man living in a tree
Observing a man living in a tree, highlighting an unusual or unconventional lifestyle.
Hang a sign on me
Suggestion to hang a sign on the speaker, possibly reflecting a desire for identification or expression.
Yeah, bad news on the doorstep - yesterday
Mention of bad news on the doorstep from yesterday.
Won't you come out to play
Invitation or suggestion to come out and play despite the bad news.
Psychotic reaction
Reiteration of "Psychotic reaction."
Hell in disguise
Reiteration of the idea that the psychotic reaction is a form of hell in disguise.
Psychotic reaction
Reiteration of the term "Psychotic reaction."
The old man dies
Reiteration of the old man experiencing the consequences of the psychotic reaction.
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