Hey Mister
Michael Philip Reed Lyrics
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They've fallen out of lust with you
And ding dong he's gone is someone home
He's blowing it he sleeps alone
A loner outside his neon lights aside all the times I ask him
A boy in a body twice his size but more than
A man much more than the tale i'm telling you
(Fight it)
Hey mister what you taking to
You batting more than you ever do
Boom boom he banging on his drum
Bang bang his soul is on the run
A loner outside his neon lights aside all the times I ask him
A boy a body twice his size but more than a
Man much more than the tale i'm telling you
I'm telling you
The lyrics in Michael Philip Reed's song "Hey Mister" tell the story of a man who is struggling with loneliness and alienation. The first line, "Hey mister where you getting to," is a question asked of the man who seems to be lost and disconnected from those around him. The second line, "They've fallen out of lust with you," implies that the man has lost his way and is no longer desired by those who once cared for him.
The lyrics continue to describe the man's state of mind, with the lines "He's blowing it he sleeps alone" suggesting that he has let opportunities slip away and is now alone. The use of the phrase "blowing it" could also indicate that the man was once successful, but has since made mistakes that have led to his current situation.
The chorus, "A loner outside his neon lights aside all the times I ask him," underscores the man's isolation and hints that he may be trying to hide his pain behind a persona or façade. The final lines of the song, "A boy in a body twice his size but more than a man much more than the tale I'm telling you, I'm telling you," suggest that there is more to the man's story than what can be seen on the surface.
Overall, "Hey Mister" is a poignant meditation on loneliness and the struggle to find connection in the face of adversity. Its vivid imagery and haunting melody make it a powerful addition to Michael Philip Reed's body of work.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister where you getting to
Asking where the person is going or what their plans are.
They've fallen out of lust with you
People no longer have interest or desire towards the person.
And ding dong he's gone is someone home
The person is absent and there's nobody available.
He's blowing it he sleeps alone
He's making a mistake and it's causing him to be alone.
A loner outside his neon lights aside all the times I ask him
He's always alone outside with his bright lights shining, no matter how often I inquire about his situation.
A boy in a body twice his size but more than
The person has a youthful spirit but is larger than their physical body.
A man much more than the tale i'm telling you
The person is more complex and experienced than the story being told.
(Fight it)
An encouragement or plea to resist something negative or harmful.
I'm telling you
A confirmation or emphasis of what was said previously.
Hey mister what you taking to
Asking what the person is using or consuming.
You batting more than you ever do
The person is trying harder than normal.
Boom boom he banging on his drum
The person is loudly and energetically pursuing something.
Bang bang his soul is on the run
He's running away from something that's hurting him on a personal level.
A loner outside his neon lights aside all the times I ask him
He's consistently isolated and amongst his bright lighting even after numerous inquiries from me.
A boy a body twice his size but more than a
The person is youthful but has a large physical stature and is more complex than that.
Man much more than the tale i'm telling you
He's deeper and more experienced than the story being shared about him.
I'm telling you
Once again confirming or emoting emphasis from the previous statement.
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.