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Sly & The Family Stone Plastic Jim Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.30/10 [20 votes]Album: Life / Original Release Date: 1968-09Genre: R&B/SoulSong Duration: 3 min 29 sec
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
- Plastic Jim Lyrics / with translationsAll the plastic people
What do they all come for?
Plastic Jim
All his thoughts have faded
He cannot be degraded
'Cause all his friends are jaded
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
Thirteen years of school
Might have a swimming pool
He just cannot be cool
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
He can't control his mind
Twice a week he's kind
The rest of the time he's lyin'
Plastic Jim
All the plastic people
What do they all come for?
Plastic Jim
Will give you a conversation
To avoid a situation
That needs contemplation
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
With the cellophane smile
Ain't never been a problem child
But he will be after a while
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
Will take a blind man's glasses
Will steal a dead man's ashes
When his ego crashes
Plastic Jim
All the plastic people
What do they all come for?
What do they all come for?
Plastic Jim
All his thoughts have faded
He cannot be degraded
'Cause all his friends are jaded
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
Thirteen years of school
Might have a swimming pool
He just cannot be cool
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
He can't control his mind
Twice a week he's kind
The rest of the time he's lyin'
Plastic Jim
All the plastic people
What do they all come for?
Will give you a conversation
To avoid a situation
That needs contemplation
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
With the cellophane smile
Ain't never been a problem child
But he will be after a while
Plastic Jim
Plastic Jim
Will take a blind man's glasses
Will steal a dead man's ashes
When his ego crashes
Plastic Jim
All the plastic people
What do they all come for?
Facts about Plastic Jim
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Plastic Jim is written by Sylvester Stewart.
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It is first released on September 01, 1968 as part of Sly & The Family Stone's album "Life" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Plastic Jim' by Sly & The Family Stone portrays a character named Jim who is depicted as artificial and superficial, unable to truly connect with others or be genuine. The lyrics use the metaphor of 'plastic people' to symbolize those who lack authenticity and depth in their interactions, highlighting the emptiness and shallowness of such relationships. The lyrics of Plastic Jim demonstrate social commentary through their depiction of angst, reflection, despair, and solitude. The song examines two main themes through its musical elements which show both superficiality and authentic self-expression and public identity and social judgment. The lyrics present social commentary and superficiality themes which require parental guidance because they are inappropriate for young children to hear. The content contains no explicit mentions of violence or sexual activity or drug consumption yet the mature themes present in the content require parental consideration.
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Plastic Jim falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Plastic Jim song length is 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
Who wrote Plastic Jim lyrics?
Plastic Jim is written by Sylvester Stewart.
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When was Plastic Jim released?
It is first released on September 01, 1968 as part of Sly & The Family Stone's album "Life" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Plastic Jim lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Plastic Jim' by Sly & The Family Stone portrays a character named Jim who is depicted as artificial and superficial, unable to truly connect with others or be genuine. The lyrics use the metaphor of 'plastic people' to symbolize those who lack authenticity and depth in their interactions, highlighting the emptiness and shallowness of such relationships. The lyrics of Plastic Jim demonstrate social commentary through their depiction of angst, reflection, despair, and solitude. The song examines two main themes through its musical elements which show both superficiality and authentic self-expression and public identity and social judgment. The lyrics present social commentary and superficiality themes which require parental guidance because they are inappropriate for young children to hear. The content contains no explicit mentions of violence or sexual activity or drug consumption yet the mature themes present in the content require parental consideration.
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Which genre is Plastic Jim?
Plastic Jim falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Plastic Jim?
Plastic Jim song length is 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Sylvester Stewart
Record Label(s): Originally released 1968 All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, (P) 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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