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Steve Hackett The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.44/10 [9 votes]Album: Spectral Mornings / Original Release Date: 1979-05Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 49 sec
STEVE HACKETT
- The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man Lyrics / with translationsIn a very large factory I belong
And I work the night shift all year long
Old Freddy on a chainsaw lost his feet
Thinking 'bout a blonde he'll never meet
Tried to take his life again the other week
Keep your chin up, haven't a care 'ave you?
Just join the party, allegiance I swear
Eee what's the matter with Arthur Royal?
I'll go and top up his batteries and check the oil
Young Arthur blew a fuse two days ago,
Set himself alight, you didn't know
Nearly burnt us down the twit just had to go
Take your chances, live on hot air (wouldn't you?)
Chance of promotion, I'll take that chair
Dreaming of golden sands and palm trees
I said file these quickly and then staple these
Get yourself altered undo the seam, and get back just
In time for tea (and don't be late mind)
Nobody's perfect least of all me
Married the job at age 23
Just keep my nose clean egg chips and beans
I'm always full of steam
...I could never afford to go to Butlins...
...But I did manage to go to Majorca once...
...Wish I hadn't bothered...
...Past the entrance, by I bored myself...
...Who are all these people in my office, anyway?...
...Who are they? Where do they come from, do y'know
them?...
And I work the night shift all year long
Old Freddy on a chainsaw lost his feet
Thinking 'bout a blonde he'll never meet
Tried to take his life again the other week
Keep your chin up, haven't a care 'ave you?
Just join the party, allegiance I swear
Eee what's the matter with Arthur Royal?
I'll go and top up his batteries and check the oil
Young Arthur blew a fuse two days ago,
Set himself alight, you didn't know
Nearly burnt us down the twit just had to go
Take your chances, live on hot air (wouldn't you?)
Chance of promotion, I'll take that chair
Dreaming of golden sands and palm trees
Get yourself altered undo the seam, and get back just
In time for tea (and don't be late mind)
Nobody's perfect least of all me
Married the job at age 23
Just keep my nose clean egg chips and beans
I'm always full of steam
...I could never afford to go to Butlins...
...But I did manage to go to Majorca once...
...Wish I hadn't bothered...
...Past the entrance, by I bored myself...
...Who are all these people in my office, anyway?...
...Who are they? Where do they come from, do y'know
them?...
Facts about The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man
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The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man is written and performed by Steve Hackett.
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It is first released on May 01, 1979 as part of Steve Hackett's album "Spectral Mornings" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Steve Hackett's 'The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man' gives a lifeless and dismal view of life in a factory job that is nothing but a routine, where the workers get nothing but despair and the absurdity of life. The song employs dark humor and colorful descriptions, as well as very powerful and direct humanizing effects of such an environment. The ballad of the decomposing man lyrics predominantly point out angst, despair, societal criticism, contemplation and love loss. In a similar vein, the song highlights the issues of alienation and isolation, desperation and despair, conformity and monotony, and disillusionment. The lyrics include heavy references to serious accidents and self-harm, which are the tough topics that might not be appropriate for the younger audience. Moreover, there are references to alcohol ('egg chip and beans') and a general tone of workplace dissatisfaction and monotony which might need parental guidance for interpretation and discussion.
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The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man falls under the genre Rock.
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The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
Who wrote The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man lyrics?
The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man is written and performed by Steve Hackett.
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When was The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man released?
It is first released on May 01, 1979 as part of Steve Hackett's album "Spectral Mornings" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Steve Hackett's 'The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man' gives a lifeless and dismal view of life in a factory job that is nothing but a routine, where the workers get nothing but despair and the absurdity of life. The song employs dark humor and colorful descriptions, as well as very powerful and direct humanizing effects of such an environment. The ballad of the decomposing man lyrics predominantly point out angst, despair, societal criticism, contemplation and love loss. In a similar vein, the song highlights the issues of alienation and isolation, desperation and despair, conformity and monotony, and disillusionment. The lyrics include heavy references to serious accidents and self-harm, which are the tough topics that might not be appropriate for the younger audience. Moreover, there are references to alcohol ('egg chip and beans') and a general tone of workplace dissatisfaction and monotony which might need parental guidance for interpretation and discussion.
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Which genre is The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man?
The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man?
The Ballad Of The Decomposing Man song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
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