Just Like Frank
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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He's just like anybody
He's just like frank
And I know it
And he knows it
It's his one sided point of view
I know it when he says
It's my way, or the wrong way
But to see my side wouldn't be the worst thing he could do
When someone's politic blinds you
And binds you
To something you don't believe in
And he's just like anyone
And I saw him walking on my way
Path third street just the other day
Why doesn't he understand views keep changing?
The lyrics of “Just Like Frank” by Less Than Jake depict a conversation between two people who hold diverging beliefs and views on certain issues. Frank, the subject of the song, is portrayed as someone who is uncompromising and has a one-sided point of view. He believes that his way is the only way, and everyone else’s opinion doesn’t matter. The singer acknowledges that while Frank's views are staunch, he is just like anyone or anybody else.
The song highlights the negative impact of political beliefs as they can bind and blind us to the point where we become inflexible and refuse to see other people's perspectives. The singer acknowledges that it wouldn't be the worst thing for Frank to attempt to see the world from another person's point of view. He asserts that Frank's views keep changing, and he needs to be more open-minded to understand that not everyone shares his views. The song ultimately serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy, tolerance, and an open mind in fostering healthy relationships and society.
Line by Line Meaning
He's just like anyone
He is not unique or different from others; he is just an ordinary person.
He's just like anybody
He is similar and comparable to everyone; there is nothing special about him.
He's just like frank
He is just like Frank, who is probably also an average person with nothing extraordinary about him.
And I know it
The artist is aware of the person's unremarkable nature and similarity to Frank.
And he knows it
The person is aware of his own mediocrity.
It's his one sided point of view
The person has a narrow perspective and doesn't consider other points of view.
I know it when he says
The singer recognizes this trait when the person speaks or expresses their opinion.
It's my way, or the wrong way
The person is stubborn and inflexible, insisting that their way of thinking is the only right one.
And I don't care about you
The person is indifferent to others' perspectives and beliefs.
But to see my side wouldn't be the worst thing he could do
The artist thinks it would benefit the person to consider other perspectives, even if they don't adopt them.
When someone's politic blinds you
When someone's political views or beliefs obstruct their ability to consider other perspectives.
And binds you
When someone's political views or beliefs restrict their ability to see beyond them.
To something you don't believe in
The person may be trapped in a belief system that they don't fully endorse.
And he's just like anyone
The person's unremarkable character is re-emphasized, indicating their lack of uniqueness.
And I saw him walking on my way
The singer saw the person walking near them, implying that they are not strangers.
Path third street just the other day
The location where he saw the person is specified to add context.
Why doesn't he understand views keep changing?
The artist questions why the person is unwilling to acknowledge that perspectives and beliefs can shift, evolve or go out of vogue.
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