This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Sorry is the fool who trades his soul for a Corvette
Thinks he'll get the girl, he'll only get the mechanic
What's missing? He's living a day he'll soon forget
That's one more time around, the sun is going down
The moon is out, but he's drunk and shouting, putting people down
He's pissing, he's living a day he'll soon forget
Counts his money every morning, the only thing that keeps him horny
Locked in a giant house, that's alarming
The townsfolk, they all laugh
Sorry is the fool who trades his love for hi-rise rent
Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get
And it's fitting, he's barely living a day he'll soon forget
That's one more time around, and there is not a sound
He's lying dead, clutching Benjamins, never put the money down
He's stiffening, we're all whistling, a man we'll soon forget
Thinks he'll get the girl, he'll only get the mechanic
What's missing? He's living a day he'll soon forget
That's one more time around, the sun is going down
The moon is out, but he's drunk and shouting, putting people down
He's pissing, he's living a day he'll soon forget
Counts his money every morning, the only thing that keeps him horny
Locked in a giant house, that's alarming
The townsfolk, they all laugh
Sorry is the fool who trades his love for hi-rise rent
Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get
And it's fitting, he's barely living a day he'll soon forget
That's one more time around, and there is not a sound
He's lying dead, clutching Benjamins, never put the money down
He's stiffening, we're all whistling, a man we'll soon forget
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heres a animation i made to this song about 5 years ago with a flash player lol. hope yous enjoy youtube.com/watch
this basically seems to say that some rich old bastard amy have lots of money, but thats all he has, nobody cares bout him and all he cares about is his money.
the bit about selling his soul for a courvette to get the girl just says it all! fantastically funny song
this basically seems to say that some rich old bastard may have lots of money, but thats all he has, nobody cares bout him and all he cares about is his money.
the bit about selling his soul for a courvette to get the girl just says it all! fantastically funny song
I think it's some righ YOUNG bastard. A yuppie, a try-hard, just a basic loser who lives in the fast lane.
l made a film clip to this song on flash, it rocks, so if any use wanna see it just email me and ill send it to you
I think this song is great! I heard this song in Rio de Janeiro concert.... it was really awesome!!! mistakes included... but still great performance.
I think this song is great! I heard this song in Rio de Janeiro concert.... it was really awesome!!! mistakes included... but still great performance.
on slovenia 2000 bootleg he tells the crowd to listen to the words from the perspective of someone graduating from college, so i think its about a young yuppie who has the world at his feet & gets a bit of cash - and then forgets what he wanted from life in the 1st place..."a man we'll soon forget"
its about how either you can be rich and have anything you want except being loved or you can make a difference in the world by being less selfish and using your time to benefit the world somehow. when you are selfish, no one will remember you when you die because no one cares about people who dont care about people.
One of my favorite Pearl Jam songs ever. So catchy and with such true and important lyrics. Great song.