In 1983, I heard an interview of vocalist, Geddy Lee. He was asked about the meaning of this song. Geddy explained that during the recording of the album, Signals, a man visited the recording studio, whose job it was to digitize the recordings. If my memory serves me, Geddy mentioned that this guy had absolutely no personality but also seemed extremely confident in his abilities. In other words, I believe Geddy was trying to be nice and not say that the guy was a jerk. During the visit from this digital recording expert, the gentleman was asked if he needed assistance with sleeping arrangements. To this, the man sharply answered that he did not. Notice the lyrics at the conclusion of the song, "but he won't need a bed, because he happens to be a digital man."
In 1983, I heard an interview of vocalist, Geddy Lee. He was asked about the meaning of this song. Geddy explained that during the recording of the album, Signals, a man visited the recording studio, whose job it was to digitize the recordings. If my memory serves me, Geddy mentioned that this guy had absolutely no personality but also seemed extremely confident in his abilities. In other words, I believe Geddy was trying to be nice and not say that the guy was a jerk. During the visit from this digital recording expert, the gentleman was asked if he needed assistance with sleeping arrangements. To this, the man sharply answered that he did not. Notice the lyrics at the conclusion of the song, "but he won't need a bed, because he happens to be a digital man."