Lyric discussion by musicizmylife 

Cover art for All Is Vanity lyrics by Manic Street Preachers

Hm.

I think it's someone who ultimately rejects vanity and all that comes with it..."Haven't shaved for days, keeps the appearance of delay", and one who has so rejected vanity that he rejects choice as well. People wonder what is wrong with him for not choosing to enhance his appearance artificially, but he states that it's just the facts of life.