Hey Man
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Fates on a mission and I'm riding shotgun, man
I'm looking for a revolution in these stale plastic decades, man
All he bombs and drugs don't seem to penetrate, man
All our minds being neutralized by these fucking Playstations, man

My father's generation they had fire in their bellies, man
We sit there like living room furniture in front of our tellies man
I don't know about you but me and me, I'm a suffering man
While these dreams of reaching dreams seem all too distant, man

Sometimes I wish I didn't know about Marcus Mandela and Marley man,
Cause now I'm looking for a leader, well hey, I'm still looking man
While I keep breathing and I'm still seeking, but I don't have a plan man,
With these lost shadows and these broken souls of our generations man,

There's fire on the roads and there's no one at home man
We still knocking on the door and wonder why there's no answer man
Well I'm down if your down so let's bring down this bigger man
And like these youths today you see me, I'm just trying to be a man,
And like these youths on road you see me, I'm just trying to be a man
Hey man




(Hey, hey)
Hey man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Natty's song Hey Man speak of a yearning for change and a revolution in a society that has become stagnant and sterile. The references to bombs, drugs, and Playstations show how we have become desensitized to the world around us and how we have become disconnected from important issues that demand attention. The songwriter emphasizes the need for a leader who can inspire and guide people towards a better future. He is aware of the struggles that his generation faces, and he hopes that by working together, they can overcome these obstacles and make a difference.


The mention of Marcus Mandela and Marley also highlights the importance of inspiring leaders in shaping history. The line "sometimes I wish I didn't know" suggests that knowing the struggles of leaders who have fought for change can be a burden, as it highlights the scale of the challenges ahead. Despite this, the songwriter remains optimistic and continues to seek out ways to create a better world. He recognizes the importance of solidarity and working together, urging others to join him in his efforts to bring down the bigger man.


Line by Line Meaning

Fates on a mission and I'm riding shotgun, man
Life seems to have a plan for me, and I'm just going along for the ride.


I'm looking for a revolution in these stale plastic decades, man
I'm searching for change and progress in a time of mediocrity and superficiality.


All he bombs and drugs don't seem to penetrate, man
The violence and addiction around us have become normalized and are no longer shocking or effective.


All our minds being neutralized by these fucking Playstations, man
Our obsession with entertainment and technology is numbing our intellect and creativity.


My father's generation they had fire in their bellies, man
The previous generation had more passion and drive than we do now.


We sit there like living room furniture in front of our tellies man
We've become inactive and apathetic, sitting around like furniture in our own homes.


I don't know about you but me and me, I'm a suffering man
I'm struggling with my own personal pain and challenges.


While these dreams of reaching dreams seem all too distant, man
Our aspirations and goals feel out of reach and unattainable.


Sometimes I wish I didn't know about Marcus Mandela and Marley man,
Learning about great leaders and activists has made me more aware of the issues we face, but also more frustrated with our current state.


Cause now I'm looking for a leader, well hey, I'm still looking man
I'm searching for someone to inspire me and lead us to a better future.


While I keep breathing and I'm still seeking, but I don't have a plan man,
I'm still trying to figure out my own path and purpose, without a clear plan or direction.


With these lost shadows and these broken souls of our generations man,
We are surrounded by people who feel lost, hopeless, and struggling with their own pain and trauma.


There's fire on the roads and there's no one at home man
There's chaos and violence in the world, while people feel disconnected and alone at home.


We still knocking on the door and wonder why there's no answer man
We are still asking for change, but not seeing any real response or progress.


Well I'm down if your down so let's bring down this bigger man
If you're willing to take action with me, let's fight against the larger systems of oppression and inequality.


And like these youths today you see me, I'm just trying to be a man,
I'm trying to navigate my way through life like everyone else, especially the younger generations.


And like these youths on road you see me, I'm just trying to be a man
I'm trying to survive and succeed in a world that can be tough and dangerous, just like the youth on the streets.


Hey man
An informal, friendly way of addressing someone, or just an expression of frustration or disappointment.




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