No Man
Gerald Levert Lyrics

What happened to the old records
He is asking why people don't appreciate the music that once made them happy anymore.

When it sounded like this
Referring to the sound of the old music, which had a particular vibe and rhythm.

When it was strictly classics
The music was of the highest quality and respected as classics because of the nostalgia it held.

What's going on is what he once said
He refers to the fact that he had already spoken out about the issues that are happening but no one seemed to listen.

Guess nobody heard him
People did not pay attention to what he was talking about; therefore, things are as bad as he had predicted.

And it's no better as days go by
With time things continue to worsen.

I'm gettin' fed up
He's getting tired of the way things are going as there are no positive changes.

Pain and misery is taking over me
The problems in society have become too much to bear and have taken a personal toll on him.

Hungry babies unemployment lines people
Many people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot provide for themselves or their families.

Steady dying
People are dying at an alarming rate, and the situation is not getting any better.

I'm getttin' my bags and I'm goning
He's leaving because he can't take it anymore.

To the place that is no where
He is going to a place where he doesn't know what's next or what the future holds, but he is leaving nonetheless.

I'm going going packin' my bags
He is determined to leave the problems behind and start anew.

And going to no man's land
He's going somewhere that is unknown, somewhere that is not recognized by any country or human society.

Catching cases and during time I'm getting
He is getting into trouble with the law, and as time progresses, it is becoming more and more frequent.

Careless
He's becoming reckless, and he does not seem to be concerned about the consequences of his actions anymore.

My baby's mama making me loose my mind
The mother of his child is giving him issues and causing him stress.

Gotta keep my head up
He needs to stay strong and positive despite the challenges he faces.

The divorce rates running high ain't no
Many marriages are enduring tough times, and many people are divorcing.

Family ties
Families are becoming more and more distant; there is a lack of unity.

Where's our future, churches burning down,
The future seems bleak, and there is no clear indication of where society is heading. Also, people of faith or places of worship are being destroyed.

Disease is spreading around
There are widespread epidemics and illnesses that are affecting people's health and well-being.

Sign of the times staring you in your face
The issues affecting society are becoming increasingly obvious and blatant.

I must go on try to find a better place
Despite all of the challenges, he is determined to keep going and find a better life somewhere else.

Ad-Lib
He improvises and performs freely, to express himself and his emotions.

Gotta get away find here go far from here
He needs to escape the problems of his current situation and go somewhere far away.

Fly away from here
Leave everything behind and move on.