david el gnomo
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Am / / /
There's a quarter of a man in the market
F / / /
With a quarter of a car so its easy to park it
Am / / F
He gets to the counter he saves what he can
But he only saves a quarter he's a quarter of a man
.......................
Now this quarter of a man he got fired
The next damn day he got hired hired
The only thing wrong with this plan
He only gets a quarter he's a quarter of man
CHORUS
Am Em C G Am
Every day he's on the street
Am Em C G Am
Too few quarters to live or to eat
Am Em C G Am
He's so little the people all stare
F
But he only pays a quarter fare
Am F
Oh......
Now the quarter of a man's on vacation
But he still gets his ration
When he gets to the market he pays what he can
But he only pays a quarter he's a quarter of a man
CHORUS
The lyrics of David Lindley's song El Rayo-X discuss a man who is only a quarter of what others consider to be a full person. This reduced quotient implies that the individual experiences a truncated perspective and is probably not acknowledged as a complete being by others. The song highlights the daily struggles that this "quarter of a man" has to go through just to earn a basic living. For instance, he can only save a quarter of what others accomplish due to his reduced stature. The song does not only focus on his challenges but also explores how this character is perceived by the society he interacts with. He is small-sized, and people are continuously staring at him, which makes him uncomfortable.
Despite his struggles, this character manages to hold a job. However, he only gets a quarter of the wages that a regular person would earn, which seems unfair. The chorus further highlights some of the difficulties that a "quarter of a man" faces. For instance, he cannot afford the basic necessities like food and shelter. The people in the society also perceive him differently, and he is not treated like anyone else. Public transportation is also discriminative towards him since he can only pay a quarter fare, which might attract unwanted attention.
Overall, the song talks about the struggles and challenges of a person who is considered to be only a fraction of what others consider normal. Despite being a short song, it carries a message of discrimination and hardship that people with different abilities experience daily.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a quarter of a man in the market
He is small in stature and size
With a quarter of a car so its easy to park it
He is able to move around with ease due to his small size and simple transportation means
He gets to the counter he saves what he can
He tries to only buy what he needs and save money where possible
But he only saves a quarter he's a quarter of a man
He is limited in his ability to save or make money
Now this quarter of a man he got fired
He lost his job despite his small size and unique presence
The next damn day he got hired hired
He quickly found a new job, despite his limitations
He only gets a quarter he's a quarter of man
His salary or income is limited by his size and unique situation
Every day he's on the street
He spends most of his time outdoors and in public
Too few quarters to live or to eat
He struggles to meet basic needs due to his limited salary and ability to earn money
He's so little the people all stare
His size and unique presence attract attention and curiosity
But he only pays a quarter fare
He can only afford a small portion of things due to his limited income
Now the quarter of a man's on vacation
He is taking a break but still limited in his ability to enjoy leisure activities
But he still gets his ration
He stays within his means even while on vacation
When he gets to the market he pays what he can
He continues to save money and only spend what he needs to survive
But he only pays a quarter he's a quarter of a man
His size and situation limit his ability to pay for things in full
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