Wow, I am amazed that this song has ZERO comments. I realize it is not one of Men At Work’s more famous songs, but it is always one I found fascinating. So, 5 years from now when someone else visits this page and sees only my comment, I want to know your opinions!
Is the “star” a famous person? I’ve sort of read it that way. “Knowing who you are”, “knowing you are near” make me think this is someone who he really likes, and has maybe even seen in person a time or two, but could never know in real life. Also “arrow though my heart” says he is in love with them, but “freeway though your heart” suggests to me that he has to watch and/or hear about all the other relationships she has in her life, OR it could just mean that he knows there are thousands of other men who feel the same way about her.
He is clearly a lonely person. Surrounded by so many cars in traffic, but feeling lonely like “Jupiter and Mars”. So instead of searching a meaningful relationship with someone, he dreams about a relationship which he knows is impossible. He doesn’t like himself much either - “Welcome to the late show - starring Null and Void”. This was always one of my favourite lines.
@Grayscale i grew up on this music! Specifically this song helped me escape some tumultuous times at home and while we were on the road. I never examined the meaning however yours makes sense. Appreciate the comment you left. and agree with you on this song being so overlooked!
@Grayscale i grew up on this music! Specifically this song helped me escape some tumultuous times at home and while we were on the road. I never examined the meaning however yours makes sense. Appreciate the comment you left. and agree with you on this song being so overlooked!
Wow, I am amazed that this song has ZERO comments. I realize it is not one of Men At Work’s more famous songs, but it is always one I found fascinating. So, 5 years from now when someone else visits this page and sees only my comment, I want to know your opinions!
Is the “star” a famous person? I’ve sort of read it that way. “Knowing who you are”, “knowing you are near” make me think this is someone who he really likes, and has maybe even seen in person a time or two, but could never know in real life. Also “arrow though my heart” says he is in love with them, but “freeway though your heart” suggests to me that he has to watch and/or hear about all the other relationships she has in her life, OR it could just mean that he knows there are thousands of other men who feel the same way about her.
He is clearly a lonely person. Surrounded by so many cars in traffic, but feeling lonely like “Jupiter and Mars”. So instead of searching a meaningful relationship with someone, he dreams about a relationship which he knows is impossible. He doesn’t like himself much either - “Welcome to the late show - starring Null and Void”. This was always one of my favourite lines.
I hope someone else will comment sometime!
@Grayscale i grew up on this music! Specifically this song helped me escape some tumultuous times at home and while we were on the road. I never examined the meaning however yours makes sense. Appreciate the comment you left. and agree with you on this song being so overlooked!
@Grayscale i grew up on this music! Specifically this song helped me escape some tumultuous times at home and while we were on the road. I never examined the meaning however yours makes sense. Appreciate the comment you left. and agree with you on this song being so overlooked!