Bakerman
Laidback Lyrics


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Baker man is baking bread
Sagabona kunjani wena
The night train is coming
Got to keep on running
Baker man is baking bread
Baker man is baking bread
You've got to cool down
Take it easy
You've got to cool down
Relax take it easy
Slow down relax
Slow down relax





It's too late to worry
Slow down take it easy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Laidback's song "Bakerman" are a combination of a few different thoughts and ideas. The main focus of the song is the baker man who is baking bread, which gives listeners a sense of a hard-working individual who is putting in long hours to create delicious baked goods. However, the song also hints at other things going on in the world around the baker man. The line "Sagabona kunjani wena" is a Zulu greeting that translates to "hello, how are you?" This could be interpreted as a nod to the fact that there is a larger community at play in the song's narrative - the baker man is not alone, but is part of a larger social fabric.


The rest of the lyrics seem to suggest a sense of urgency and an encouragement to slow down at the same time. The "night train" is coming, and the baker man needs to keep on running - but at the same time, there is a refrain urging listeners to "cool down" and "take it easy." The song recognizes the fast pace of modern life, but also encourages listeners to find ways to relax and not let stress take over. The closing line "it's too late to worry" suggests that it's important to live in the moment and not get bogged down by excessive worry.


Line by Line Meaning

Baker man is baking bread
The baker is busy preparing bread.


Sagabona kunjani wena
This Zulu phrase translates to 'How are you?'


The night train is coming
A train is approaching at night.


Got to keep on running
One needs to continue moving forward.


Baker man is baking bread
The baker is still working on bread.


Baker man is baking bread
The bakery is very active and productive.


You've got to cool down
It's necessary to stay calm and composed.


Take it easy
Relax and don't get stressed.


You've got to cool down
Remaining level-headed is crucial.


Relax take it easy
Stay calm and don't panic.


Slow down relax
Take it easy and don't rush.


Slow down relax
Stay calm and take it slow.


It's too late to worry
There is no need to stress or panic now.


Slow down take it easy
Remain calm and take things slowly.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTIN ROTSEY, ROBERT HIRST, JAMES MOGINIE, PETER GARRETT

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